Plugin comparison
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
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Contenders
Eventide Blackhole is a reverb plugin that creates expansive, otherworldly virtual spaces beyond the limits of physical reverb.
sonible smart:reverb 2 by sonible. Content-aware reverb that analyzes the source, for faster space setting than starting from generic halls every time.
Score verdict
On the Dubspot Score, Eventide Blackhole comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
| Signal | Eventide Blackhole | sonible smart:reverb 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | €129 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Formats | AAX (64-bit), AU (64-bit, macOS), VST2 (64-bit), VST3 (64-bit), AUv3 (iOS), Standalone (iOS), NKS Integration | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Reverb effect plugin | Content-aware reverb |
| 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) | — |
| Version | — | smart:reverb 2 |
| Developer | — | sonible |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX |
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