Solid State Logic's "Springverb," ​​a vintage spring reverb plugin that meticulously models the most legendary spring tank used on countless classic albums, is now 41% off at its lowest price ever, $29.

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Solid State Logic's "Springverb," ​​a vintage spring reverb plugin that meticulously models the most legendary spring tank used on countless classic albums, is now 41% off at its lowest price ever, $29.

SSL SpringVerb is part of the SSL 'Verb' collection, which includes SpringVerb, PlateVerb, and GateVerb. It blends the character of authentic vintage hardware with modern SSL controls, bringing the distinctive feel of classic spring reverb to your DAW. Each of these three plugins offers a different sonic texture: a retro-sounding spring, a smooth, studio-finished plate, and a dramatic, punchy gate. Combined, producers gain a versatile tool to shape the mood, space, and impact of any style of music. Carefully modeled after the most legendary spring tank, SpringVerb delivers the authentic tone and texture behind countless classic recordings in genres such as rock, pop, electronic music, and reggae/dub. Perfect for guitar, snare, vocals, keyboards, and synthesizers. Spring reverb naturally emphasizes the mid-to-high frequencies that can quickly dominate a mix. The SSL SpringVerb precisely controls this behavior with dedicated damping to suppress problem areas before they accumulate and intelligent ducking to keep the effect exactly where you want it. While traditional hardware tanks were limited by their physical design, the SpringVerb goes further, offering deep, musical parameter control that enables sound shaping previously impossible with conventional units. From subtle textures and vintage colors to authentic dub (plate) pressure, the SSL SpringVerb brings deep, creative flexibility to classic spring sounds.

Features
Delivers the unmistakable sound of vintage spring reverb.
Three spring models: Find the texture that suits your use case.
A – The famous space-age echo
B – The classic rackmount spring tank
C – A dub staple used by King Tubby and Lee Perry.
Spring Quantity: Add springs to increase density and complexity.
Adjustable Reverb Characteristics: Customize time, tension, pre-delay, and stereo width for a level of control unattainable with many hardware tanks.
Tone Control: Add analog drive, ducking, and frequency decay to fine-tune the reverb to your needs.

Controls and Functions:

Spring Type

Choose from three different types of spring tanks, offering a variety of tonal characteristics and decay behaviors.

A – The famous space-age echo

B – One of the finest classic rackmount spring tanks

C – A dub staple used by King Tubby and Lee "Scratch" Perry.

Spring Quantity

Smoothly fade out single-spring, double-spring, and triple-spring models. The more springs, the denser and more complex the reverb.

Reverb Time

The Time knob controls the length of the reverb decay, and the Sync button allows you to synchronize it to a tempo-based value. The Freeze button (snowflake icon) stops new inputs and leaves the reverb's reverb indefinitely until it's turned off. The Kill button (X icon) cuts all input signals while allowing a natural fade-out of the spring. Pressing this button while Freeze is active will release the Freeze.

Spring Tension

Adjusting the spring tension changes the character of the reverb. Tightening the spring makes the sound travel faster and gives it a more controlled feel. Conversely, loosening it increases the characteristic "twangy" feel of spring reverb, and the echo bounce becomes more pronounced.

Stereo Width

Turning the Width knob counterclockwise all the way makes the reverb's stereo image mono. This method allows you to recreate vintage sounds, as many spring tanks operated with mono wiring. You can also expand the stereo image beyond 100% to widen the reverb to the left and right of the stereo field.

Spring Tank

The heart of the SSL SpringVerb is the interactive spring tank. This visually replicates the functionality of vintage hardware and reacts to settings. The springs expand and contract with the Tension control, and their number changes with the Springs parameter. Shaping the sound provides instant feedback. For creative sounds, set the Strength knob and trigger the Boing button (or click the tank) to unleash chaotic resonance.


Input Gain

The Gain knob adjusts the signal level input to the SSL SpringVerb. This level also affects later sections of the signal chain, such as the drive stage.


Pre-Delay

Adding pre-delay to the reverb prevents signal masking by keeping the input "dry" before the reverb begins. It can also create a rhythmic slapback effect. Enabling the Sync button locks the pre-delay knob to a musical value linked to the host application's tempo.


Drive

The Drive section adds saturation to the input signal, replicating the rich harmonics of hardware when the volume is turned up too high. Raising the Level knob increases saturation, and the LED lights up to indicate strong saturation. Raising the To Dry knob switches the dry output to the saturated signal. This is useful when using it as a standalone effect or when previewing the sound being sent to the spring tank.

Damp Knob

The damping knob is used to remove specific frequency components from the reverb. Raising the High knob removes high-frequency components from the reverb, resulting in a darker, lo-fi, and vintage sound. Raising the Low knob similarly removes low-frequency components. This is useful when the sound is muddy or too boomy.

Output Section

The final section is the output section, which consists of three controls. The Mix knob adjusts the balance between the dry signal (fully counterclockwise) and the wet/reverb signal (fully clockwise). When using SSL SpringVerb as an insert effect, use the Mix knob to set the appropriate amount of reverb relative to the original signal. When using SSL SpringVerb as a send effect, it's best to set Mix to the fully clockwise position so that only the reverb is audible. Enabling the Lock button above the Mix knob prevents the knob's position from changing when loading different presets. Finally, the overall output of the SSL SpringVerb is controlled by the Gain knob in this section.

Ducking

Ducking intelligently reduces the reverb output while there is audio input, preventing a thick spring reverb from drowning out instruments or the mix. This keeps the sound clear and well-defined, and the reverb smoothly returns when the input stops. Ducking can be used as a precise tool to enhance mix clarity or as a creative effect. Advanced parameters and controls are accessible via the "Advanced Settings" button next to the Spring Tank Visualizer, allowing for fine-tuning of the sound shaping provided by ducking.

System Requirements
Mac
macOS 13 Ventura or later (64-bit only) (M1 Mac supported)
Intel dual-core Mac running at 2.4GHz or faster
Minimum 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended)
AU, VST2, VST3, AAX native
Windows
Windows 10 - Windows 11 (64-bit only)
Intel Core 2 (or equivalent) CPU running at 2.4GHz or faster
Minimum 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended)
VST 2, VST3, AAX native
Note: A free iLok account is required to activate this software.

Until 31th May.