UAD's EMT-endorsed plate reverb models three Plant Studios EMT 140 units and now runs native on Mac and Windows — no Apollo required.
Plugin comparison
UAD EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator vs Valhalla FutureVerb
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
9.2Essential
Valhalla DSP's dual-engine reverb and granular delay in one $50 plugin — eight years in the making, and fast becoming an essential space designer.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Valhalla FutureVerb comes out ahead (9.2). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | UAD EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberator | Valhalla FutureVerb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79 intro / $149 | $50 |
| Dubspot Score | — | 9.2 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Modeled steel plate reverb (three physical units) | Reverb + granular delay |
| Source | Three EMT 140 plates captured at The Plant Studios, Sausalito | — |
| Plates | A and B: original EMT electronics; C: serviced Martech electronics | — |
| Plug-in extras | Width, Balance, Modulation, EQ, predelay, Mix, Wet Solo | — |
| Platform | UAD Native (UADx) and optional Apollo / UAD-2 DSP | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX 64 | — |
| OS | macOS Big Sur 11–Tahoe 26; Windows 10/11 64-bit | — |
| Authorization | Free iLok account; UA Connect; iLok USB optional | — |
| Spark | Included in UAD Spark | — |
| Trial | 14-day fully functional demo | — |
| SKU | UADX-EMT140 | — |
| Engines | — | Dual (reverb + echo) |
| Price | — | $50 |
| Released | — | 2025 |
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