I Rank EVERY Universal Audio Reverb Plugin For Vocals
Are you a mixer still clicking through reverb presets hoping to find that one expensive, S-Tier sound for your lead vocal? Stop guessing and watch this! We're not just reading the manual; we're ranking all eleven Universal Audio (UAD) reverb plugins—from the legendary EMT plates and Lexicon halls down to the D-Tier distractions—based only on one thing: how well they serve your lead vocal in a modern mix.
In this ultimate UAD Vocal Reverb Tier List, you’ll learn the three non-negotiable criteria a reverb must meet to make your vocal present and clear. We'll cut the D-Tier effect specialists like the AKG BX 20 and AMS RMX16 that kill clarity, move through the C-Tier workhorses like the Pure Plate, and celebrate the A-Tier legends like the Lexicon 480L and EMT 140. We save the best for last, revealing the two non-negotiable, S-Tier vocal reverb champions: the Capitol Chambers and the EMT 250 Classic Electronic Reverb. The true payoff? Stay to the end as I share my secret sauce combination—a three-reverb chain using the S- and A-Tier plugs to guarantee your vocal is lush, present, and sits in the mix without washing out. This is the definitive UAD Vocal Reverb sound you need to know.
00:00 Intro
03:16 D Tier
07:05 C Tier
09:36 B Tier
09:40 A Tier
14:41 S Tier
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