Relab LX480 Dual-Engine Reverb vs LiquidSonics Seventh Heaven Professional
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, LiquidSonics Seventh Heaven Professional comes out ahead (9.1). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Relab LX480 Dual-Engine Reverb | LiquidSonics Seventh Heaven Professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $299 |
| Dubspot Score | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Dual-engine algorithmic reverb (Lexicon 480L recreation) | Fusion-IR convolution-style reverb modeled on Bricasti M7 |
| 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 | VST, AU, AAX (confirm current installer) |
| List price | $349 class for full Dual-Engine (sales common); Essentials much lower when offered | $299 USD typical for Professional (confirm live store; bundles/sales vary) |
| Guarantee | Relab often advertises multi-day money-back style policy—confirm current terms | — |
| Source hardware | — | Bricasti Design M7 stereo reverb processor |
| Capture approach | — | Early reflections, late reverb, and low-frequency reverb components captured individually |
| Presets | — | Full M7 preset coverage in Professional (all v1 and v2 firmware revision presets per LiquidSonics) |
| Pro extras vs Standard | — | Extra presets/algorithms coverage, expanded EQ bands, deeper reflection control, surround/immersive support (up to high-order layouts per current Pro feature set) |
| Authorization | — | iLok (per LiquidSonics licensing) |
| Related | — | Seventh Heaven (standard) with upgrade path to Professional; Cinematic Rooms for film-oriented spaces |
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