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Soundtoys SpaceBlender is an experimental reverb for imaginary spaces, with X/Y envelope shaping, spectral color evolution, and tails up to 60 seconds.
Plugin comparison
Soundtoys SpaceBlender vs UAD EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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The side-by-side
UAD's EMT-endorsed plate reverb models three Plant Studios EMT 140 units and now runs native on Mac and Windows — no Apollo required.
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Specs compared
| Signal | Soundtoys SpaceBlender | UAD EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $79 intro / $149 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.2 | — |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Experimental algorithmic reverb | Modeled steel plate reverb (three physical units) |
| Time range | 100 ms to 60 seconds; tempo sync available | — |
| Formats | AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3, AU (64-bit) | VST3, AU, AAX 64 |
| Platforms | macOS 10.15+; Windows 10+ (not ARM Windows) | — |
| Bundle | Included in Soundtoys 5 | — |
| Manual | Official SpaceBlender manual PDF on Soundtoys site | — |
| Source | — | Three EMT 140 plates captured at The Plant Studios, Sausalito |
| Plates | — | A and B: original EMT electronics; C: serviced Martech electronics |
| Plug-in extras | — | Width, Balance, Modulation, EQ, predelay, Mix, Wet Solo |
| Platform | — | UAD Native (UADx) and optional Apollo / UAD-2 DSP |
| OS | — | macOS Big Sur 11–Tahoe 26; Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Authorization | — | Free iLok account; UA Connect; iLok USB optional |
| Spark | — | Included in UAD Spark |
| Trial | — | 14-day fully functional demo |
| SKU | — | UADX-EMT140 |
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