Relab LX480 Dual-Engine Reverb vs Valhalla VintageVerb

Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.

Effect

Relab LX480 Dual-Engine Reverb

Relab Development · $349

9.0
Essential
Effect

Valhalla VintageVerb

Valhalla DSP · $50

9.2
Essential

Which should you buy?

On the Dubspot Score, Valhalla VintageVerb comes out ahead (9.2). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.

Specs compared

Relab LX480 Dual-Engine ReverbValhalla VintageVerb
Price$349$50
Dubspot Score9.09.2
FormatsVST, VST3, AU, AAXVST2.4, VST3, AU, AAX
TypeDual-engine algorithmic reverb (Lexicon 480L recreation)
HeritageLexicon 480L hardware reverb / LARC control surface era
EnginesTwo independent reverb engines; four unique dual-engine routing configurations
ModesHardware mode (HDW) and Advanced mode (ADV)
Early reflectionsAdvanced real-world early reflection engine with randomized reflection clusters
EditionsLX480 Dual-Engine / Complete class product; separate LX480 Essentials budget edition
Sample ratesHigh sample-rate support including 88.2/96 kHz class workflows (edition/version dependent)
FormatsVST, AU, AAX
List price$349 class for full Dual-Engine (sales common); Essentials much lower when offered
GuaranteeRelab often advertises multi-day money-back style policy—confirm current terms
Reverb modes22 (Concert Hall, Bright Hall, Plate, Room, Chamber, Cathedral, Nonlin, and more)
Color modes3 (1970s, 1980s, Now)
Plugin formatsVST2.4, VST3, AAX (Win/Mac), AU (Mac); all 64-bit
Current version4.0.5
Mac supportmacOS 10.9 and later; Intel and Apple Silicon (M1-M5)
Windows supportWindows 7/8/10/11

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