TAL - Reverb 4 | Free Reverb VST Plugin

This month's free plug-in is the fourth iteration of TAL's excellent reverb. The reverb is actually based on the same algorithm that is used in their TAL-Sampler, a fun instrument that is itself worth investigating.

The plug-in is incredibly simple, containing just a single reverb algorithm. This means that it is nowhere near as versatile as many other reverbs, but it does do one thing incredibly well.

Reverb is an important part of making music because it helps give a mix a sense of space and depth. By adding reverb, you can make it sound like the instruments and vocals were recorded in a certain place, like a concert hall or a small room.

It can also be used in a creative way to add depth, texture, and atmosphere to a track. It can also make a song more emotional by giving the vocals and instruments a sense of distance or closeness. It helps a mix sound more natural and polished as a whole.

The "Reverb 4" sounds very diffuse, with a fast build-up time, and TAL describes it as a 'modulated vintage reverb sound'. It can work well on a variety of material, but it is particularly effective on vocals or EDM-type leads. The simplicity of the plug-in makes it incredibly easy to use; there are level controls for wet and dry signals, and only four controls to dictate the reverb sound itself. Rotary controls are provided for delay, size, lo-cut and hi-cut.

While this is never likely to become your 'go-to' reverb for every situation, it does sound great for a free plug-in, and can therefore become a very important tool in your production armoury. It is worth noting that Reverb 4 only works on stereo channels, although this is not particularly uncommon for reverb plug-ins, and shouldn't hold you back from taking a look at it.

TAL Reverb 4 is available for Mac and PC in VST, AU and AAX formats. It comes in both 32 and 64 bit versions. You can download it from their website.