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UAD EMT 250 Classic Electronic Reverb

Universal Audio / $79 intro / $149

UAD's EMT-endorsed 1976 digital reverb, sourced from an Ocean Way unit, now runs native with reverb, delay, phase, chorus, echo, and space modes.

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Universal Audio UAD EMT 250 Classic Electronic Reverb native plug-in interface

Field notes

Aperçu

The UAD EMT 250 Classic Electronic Reverb is Universal Audio's EMT International–endorsed model of the 1976 EMT 250, the first commercially available digital reverb and modulation unit. UA sourced the algorithm from a "golden unit" at Ocean Way Recording. Native (UADx) versions shipped August 4, 2026 and run on macOS and Windows without Apollo hardware.

Besides reverb, the plug-in includes the hardware's Delay, Echo, Phase, Chorus, and Space programs. UA added Dry/Wet, Wet Solo, and hard bypass, and says the A/D stage is modeled. Live price on August 19, 2026 was $79 intro / $149 regular. The title is included in UAD Spark.

Pair it with the EMT 140 plate for complementary sends. Choose Valhalla FutureVerb when you want a $50 general-purpose reverb/echo instead of a specific 1976 box. Specs and pricing are in our native EMT 140 + 250 first look.

Technical matrix

Spécifications

Type
Modeled 1976 digital reverb and modulation unit
Source
Algorithm from an EMT 250 "golden unit" at Ocean Way Recording
Modes
Reverb, Delay, Echo, Phase, Chorus, Space
Plug-in extras
Dry/Wet Mix, Wet Solo, hard bypass; modeled A/D conversion
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 UAD Native demo
SKU
UADX-EMT250 (Full); UADX-EMT250-UPGRADE

Dernière vérification 2026-08-19

Quick reference

FAQ

How much does the UAD EMT 250 cost?

Verified August 19, 2026 on uaudio.com: $79 introductory, $149 regular. Intro listed through August 31, 2026. Also included in UAD Spark.

Does the EMT 250 require an Apollo?

No. The native version runs on the host CPU on macOS and Windows. Apollo hardware is optional for the DSP version and low-latency tracking.

Does the EMT 250 only do reverb?

No. Official modes are Reverb, Delay, Echo, Phase, Chorus, and Space — the original hardware's effect set.

Is the EMT 250 in UAD Spark?

Yes. Universal Audio lists it as included in the UAD Spark native catalog.

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