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The Listener · 11th November 2009

With Lexicon M300 there is not much comparison with X-verb to my ears - it sounds better all the way - more lush, more obvious, doesn't change the tonality of the source, despite surrounding it with so much reverb. I hate it when plug-in reverbs make the source sound duller / muddier than it is dry...

The tweaked X-verb sounded better than the PCM70 to me on the first impression...

What about that other reverb thread you started? Any further hints, I am curious...

thermos · 16th November 2009

After playing around in a full mix with X-Verb, I think I'm gonna pass. It makes stuff crowded quickly and does dull the original source like the above poster noticed. Too bad. I find this with most of the current reverb offerings. I'll give the next version a try as its so close to being great, but its just not working in a mix for me currently.

DCommand · 16th November 2009

I have both the pcm96 and x-verb, pcm96 playes in another division, but x- verb is nice in its own way but far from pcm96

Pschelfh · 23rd November 2009

I also updated to V3 this weekend and tested X-Verb on drums and vocals, this is the lushest and most brilliant software reverb I've ever heard, especialy the Ultra Plate. You do have to tweak the presets a bit (pre delay, density, LPF, HPF) to match your sound.

All my other reverbs (Aether, ArtsAcousic, Breverb) sounded dull in comparison. SIR2 with impulses from Acouticas M300, L480 and Bricasti sounded even duller.

The plates compare very nicely with those in my Sony DPS-V77! Brilliant and attached to the sound. Nice alternative for mid-priced hardware reverbs.

Peter.

elambo · 30th November 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nisse Hult

I have both the pcm96 and x-verb, pcm96 playes in another division, but x- verb is nice in its own way but far from pcm96

I thought the same thing until Martin gave me a few pointers on tweaking X-Verb, then I spent some real time getting to understand it, and now I REALLY like it. As I've said several times on GS, I'd be happy with either X-Verb or a PCM96. Definitely competitive.

SEB · 2nd December 2009

Elambo,

would you like to share some of these pointers? I also feel that the X-verb is a very nice reverb and I use it as much as the Bricasti, Eos and the UAD 250, but it would be nice to have more ideas during the tweaking.

SEB · 2nd December 2009

double post..

Patric Noonan · 3rd December 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by SEB

Elambo,

would you like to share some of these pointers? I also feel that the X-verb is a very nice reverb and I use it as much as the Bricasti, Eos and the UAD 250, but it would be nice to have more ideas during the tweaking.

I agree........ share please elambo.

Kind regards

spicemix · 3rd December 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by elambo

I thought the same thing until Martin gave me a few pointers on tweaking X-Verb, then I spent some real time getting to understand it, and now I REALLY like it. As I've said several times on GS, I'd be happy with either X-Verb or a PCM96. Definitely competitive.

I think if NS gave you personal tutelage on tweaking the PCM96 you might laugh at X-verb. I certainly wasn't so blown away with what I've heard from it...the PCM96 has some real magic in there. This is just a smooth modern reverb and sounds nothing like the pcm70.

The plugin we want to hear from Warp69 is the virtual 480L which we've seen screenshots of. That I don't think will be tied to hardware.

bee · 5th February 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by angryman

I agree........ share please elambo.

Kind regards

Some tips would be great.

preben · 5th February 2010

Rhythminmind: REALLY impressed with your tiled room Pcm70 preset but can't seem to download it. Any chance you could post it again?

Cheers.

patrizio · 7th February 2010

It would be lovely to have some presets....

preben · 8th February 2010

Obviously the X-verb DOES come with quite an extensive collection of presets - I just really like Rhythinminds's Tiled Verb

11th November 2009	#31
The Listener Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 1,300 1 Review written	With Lexicon M300 there is not much comparison with X-verb to my ears - it sounds better all the way - more lush, more obvious, doesn't change the tonality of the source, despite surrounding it with so much reverb. I hate it when plug-in reverbs make the source sound duller / muddier than it is dry... The tweaked X-verb sounded better than the PCM70 to me on the first impression... What about that other reverb thread you started? Any further hints, I am curious... __________________ www.nimetu.org www.satoration.org "We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run." Roy Amara of the Institute for the Future

16th November 2009	#33
DCommand Gear addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 321	There is a huge difference I have both the pcm96 and x-verb, pcm96 playes in another division, but x- verb is nice in its own way but far from pcm96

23rd November 2009	#34
Pschelfh Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 554	I also updated to V3 this weekend and tested X-Verb on drums and vocals, this is the lushest and most brilliant software reverb I've ever heard, especialy the Ultra Plate. You do have to tweak the presets a bit (pre delay, density, LPF, HPF) to match your sound. All my other reverbs (Aether, ArtsAcousic, Breverb) sounded dull in comparison. SIR2 with impulses from Acouticas M300, L480 and Bricasti sounded even duller. The plates compare very nicely with those in my Sony DPS-V77! Brilliant and attached to the sound. Nice alternative for mid-priced hardware reverbs. Peter. __________________ My band : http://www.myspace.com/theblacktartanclan (Celtic Rock)

2nd December 2009	#36
SEB Gear addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 316	Elambo, would you like to share some of these pointers? I also feel that the X-verb is a very nice reverb and I use it as much as the Bricasti, Eos and the UAD 250, but it would be nice to have more ideas during the tweaking. __________________ seb

5th February 2010	#41
preben Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London Posts: 900	Rhythminmind: REALLY impressed with your tiled room Pcm70 preset but can't seem to download it. Any chance you could post it again? Cheers. __________________ “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” Antoine de Saint Exupéry

16th November 2009	#32
thermos Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 3,553	After playing around in a full mix with X-Verb, I think I'm gonna pass. It makes stuff crowded quickly and does dull the original source like the above poster noticed. Too bad. I find this with most of the current reverb offerings. I'll give the next version a try as its so close to being great, but its just not working in a mix for me currently.

7th February 2010	#42
patrizio Gear interested Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Forence Posts: 14	It would be lovely to have some presets....

8th February 2010	#43
preben Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London Posts: 900	Obviously the X-verb DOES come with quite an extensive collection of presets - I just really like Rhythinminds's Tiled Verb

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