SuperPlate
Soundtoys · $149
Soundtoys SuperPlate is a plate reverb plugin modeling five classic electromechanical plates with preamp options, infinite decay, and decay ducking.
A modern plate-reverb flagship that captures five classic hardware plates with extra digital control — the plate choice when Little Plate is no longer enough.
Am besten für: Mixers and producers who want authentic plate reverb character on vocals, drums, and instruments with modern decay and EQ control.
Pros
- Five meticulously modeled classic plate styles in one plugin
- Tube, solid-state, and clean preamp flavors per style
- Infinite decay, pre-delay, modulation, full EQ, and auto-decay ducking
- Includes Little Plate with purchase
Cons
- At $149 it costs more than simple single-algorithm plate plugins
- Focused on plates — not a general hall/room/algorithm suite
- Requires online activation; not ideal if you want fully offline licensing
Überblick
Soundtoys SuperPlate is a dedicated plate reverb that packs five classic electromechanical plate models into one modern plugin. Instead of a single generic "plate" algorithm, you choose among recreations of the EMT 140, EMT 240 goldfoil, Audicon/Lawson plate, Stocktronics RX4000, and EcoPlate III — a collective history of studio plate design without the weight, cost, or maintenance of the hardware.
It excels at vocal and instrument plates with character. Each style has a distinct attack and tone; the Stocktronics zing, the 140's studio-standard bloom, and the goldfoil's darker, tighter response cover different mix roles. Tube and solid-state preamp models (plus a clean path) add harmonic color before the reverb. Modern controls — infinite decay, pre-delay, modulation, a full EQ, and auto-decay ducking that shortens the tail when the input is loud — solve classic plate problems of mud and wash in dense arrangements. Little Plate is included for the ultra-simple four-control workflow.
The trade-offs are focus and price. At $149, SuperPlate costs more than Valhalla's entire single-plugin lineup, and it only does plates. If you need halls, chambers, rooms, and creative non-linear spaces in one plugin, FabFilter Pro-R 2 or a Valhalla bundle is broader value. Activation needs an internet connection at license time, which some locked-down studios dislike.
Against its alternatives, Pro-R 2 is the flexible premium all-rounder. VintageVerb is the cheap everyday algorithmic staple. Blackhole is the extreme creative space effect. Valhalla Room covers natural rooms rather than plates. Choose SuperPlate when plate authenticity and modern plate control are the job — especially on vocals and snares where that steel-tank bloom is the sound you are chasing.
Spezifikationen
- Type
- Electromechanical plate reverb emulation
- Plate styles
- EMT 140, EMT 240 (goldfoil), Audicon, Stocktronics RX4000, EcoPlate III
- Preamps
- Tube, Solid-State, Clean
- Extras
- Infinite decay, pre-delay, modulation, auto-decay ducking, full EQ
- Includes
- Little Plate
- Formats
- AAX Native/AudioSuite, VST2, VST3, AU (64-bit)
- System
- macOS 10.15+; Windows 10+ (not ARM Windows)
- Version
- 5.5 family
Zuletzt geprüft 2026-07-09
FAQ
How much does SuperPlate cost?
SuperPlate is $149 USD from Soundtoys. It is also included in the Soundtoys 5 bundle. Buying SuperPlate includes Little Plate.
What plate models are in SuperPlate?
It models five classics: EMT 140, EMT 240 goldfoil, Audicon (Lawson plate), Stocktronics RX4000, and EcoPlate III, each with distinct tonal signatures.
What formats does SuperPlate support?
64-bit AAX Native and AudioSuite, VST2, VST3, and Audio Units on macOS 10.15+ and Windows 10+.
SuperPlate vs Valhalla VintageVerb?
SuperPlate is a dedicated multi-plate specialist with hardware-style character and deep plate controls. VintageVerb is a broader $50 algorithmic reverb with many modes and vintage color — better as an all-rounder, less plate-specific.
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