Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Contenders
IK Multimedia Sunset Sound Studio Reverb II: VRM models of Sunset Sound Studios 1–3 with dual engines, plates and chambers. $49.99 at Plugin Boutique until 30 Nov 2026.
UAD Capitol Studios: native room-modelling and reverb plug-in with Capitol Studios A and B, 18 mics and four echo chambers. $249 at Plugin Boutique.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Sunset Sound Studio Reverb II | UAD Capitol Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 (BF, until 30 Nov 2026) | $249 |
| Dubspot Score | — | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, macOS, Windows | VST3, AU, AAX, macOS, Windows |
| Type | Standalone studio room and reverb (VRM) | Native room-modelling and reverb plug-in |
| Rooms | Sunset Sound Studios 1, 2 and 3 | Capitol Studio A (live and tight) and Studio B (switchable acoustic panels) |
| Positions | Up to 27 live-room source positions per studio | — |
| Engines | Dual independent reverbs; chambers, iso, plates, spring | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX; macOS 10.15+, Windows 10+ | VST3, AU, AAX; macOS 11+, Windows 10+; Apple Silicon, Intel and Windows native |
| Price | $49.99 until 30 Nov 2026 at Plugin Boutique and IK ($149.99 list); €48 at Thomann | — |
| Mics | — | Close, Room, Decca; 18 microphone types |
| Modes | — | Re-Mic and Reverb (Predelay 0 to 125 ms, Mix, Wet Solo) |
| Master effects | — | EQ 88 or 80; Dynamics 1176LN, Air, LA-2A, Ch-88, CMC, Bus-80; Chambers 1, 3, 5, 8 |
| Licensing | — | UA Connect; 14-day demo; included in UAD Spark Studio |
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