8.7Great
Eventide Blackhole is a reverb plugin that creates expansive, otherworldly virtual spaces beyond the limits of physical reverb.
Plugin comparison
Eventide Blackhole vs Soundtoys EchoBoy
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
9.1Essential
Soundtoys EchoBoy is a delay/echo plugin that emulates 30 vintage echo and tape units in one effect.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Soundtoys EchoBoy comes out ahead (9.1). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Eventide Blackhole | Soundtoys EchoBoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| Formats | AAX (64-bit), AU (64-bit, macOS), VST2 (64-bit), VST3 (64-bit), AUv3 (iOS), Standalone (iOS), NKS Integration | AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST, VST3, AU (Audio Units) |
| Type | Reverb effect plugin | — |
| Presets | 50+ presets included | — |
| Notable controls | Gravity, Kill Switch, Mix Lock, Ribbon, Hot Switch | — |
| Channels | Mono and stereo options | — |
| macOS | macOS 10.14+ | — |
| Windows | Windows 10+ (x64) | — |
| iOS | iOS 11.0+ | — |
| Authorization | iLok account (no physical dongle required) | — |
| Echo styles | — | 30 built-in styles modeled on vintage gear (Echoplex, Space Echo, Memory Man, DM-2, TelRay) |
| Echo modes | — | Single Echo, Dual Echo, and Ping-Pong stereo modes |
| Rhythm Echo | — | Rhythm Echo mode with up to 16 customizable taps |
| Sample rates | — | 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz |
| Architecture | — | 64-bit only |
| Current version | — | 5.5 |
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