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 Eventide UltraReverb
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
8.4Great
Eventide UltraReverb by Eventide. A full Eventide reverb with dual delays and compression—more than a space, a creative reverb workstation.
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 | Eventide UltraReverb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| 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 | Reverb workstation |
| 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) | — |
| Extras | — | Dual delays and compression |
| Developer | — | Eventide |
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