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 Soundtoys SpaceBlender
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
8.2Great
Soundtoys SpaceBlender is an experimental reverb for imaginary spaces, with X/Y envelope shaping, spectral color evolution, and tails up to 60 seconds.
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 | Soundtoys SpaceBlender |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.2 |
| Formats | AAX (64-bit), AU (64-bit, macOS), VST2 (64-bit), VST3 (64-bit), AUv3 (iOS), Standalone (iOS), NKS Integration | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Type | Reverb effect plugin | Experimental algorithmic 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) | — |
| Time range | — | 100 ms to 60 seconds; tempo sync available |
| Formats | — | AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3, AU (64-bit) |
| Platforms | — | macOS 10.15+; Windows 10+ (not ARM Windows) |
| Bundle | — | Included in Soundtoys 5 |
| Manual | — | Official SpaceBlender manual PDF on Soundtoys site |
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