8.7Great
Eventide Blackhole is a reverb plugin that creates expansive, otherworldly virtual spaces beyond the limits of physical reverb.
Plugin comparison
Eventide Blackhole vs sonible smart:reverb 2
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
8.3Great
sonible smart:reverb 2 by sonible. Content-aware reverb that analyzes the source—faster space setting than starting from generic halls every time.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
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
Specs compared
| 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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