9.0Essential
Relab LX480 is a dual-engine Lexicon 480L reverb recreation—sample-accurate algorithms, Hardware/Advanced modes, four dual-engine routings, and Complete vs Essentials tiers.
Plugin comparison
Relab LX480 Dual-Engine Reverb vs Valhalla VintageVerb
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
9.2Essential
Valhalla VintageVerb is an algorithmic reverb plugin offering 22 reverb modes and three vintage color modes emulating different eras of digital reverb.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Valhalla VintageVerb comes out ahead (9.2). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Relab LX480 Dual-Engine Reverb | Valhalla VintageVerb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $50 |
| Dubspot Score | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2.4, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Dual-engine algorithmic reverb (Lexicon 480L recreation) | — |
| Heritage | Lexicon 480L hardware reverb / LARC control surface era | — |
| Engines | Two independent reverb engines; four unique dual-engine routing configurations | — |
| Modes | Hardware mode (HDW) and Advanced mode (ADV) | — |
| Early reflections | Advanced real-world early reflection engine with randomized reflection clusters | — |
| Editions | LX480 Dual-Engine / Complete class product; separate LX480 Essentials budget edition | — |
| Sample rates | High sample-rate support including 88.2/96 kHz class workflows (edition/version dependent) | — |
| Formats | VST, AU, AAX | — |
| List price | $349 class for full Dual-Engine (sales common); Essentials much lower when offered | — |
| Guarantee | Relab often advertises multi-day money-back style policy—confirm current terms | — |
| Reverb modes | — | 22 (Concert Hall, Bright Hall, Plate, Room, Chamber, Cathedral, Nonlin, and more) |
| Color modes | — | 3 (1970s, 1980s, Now) |
| Plugin formats | — | VST2.4, VST3, AAX (Win/Mac), AU (Mac); all 64-bit |
| Current version | — | 4.0.5 |
| Mac support | — | macOS 10.9 and later; Intel and Apple Silicon (M1-M5) |
| Windows support | — | Windows 7/8/10/11 |
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