Universal Audio Heavenly Plate Reverb | UAFX

The Golden Studio Stand with the Universal Audio Heavenly Plate Reverb

In the world of professional audio recording, plate reverb is the undisputed king for adding space without cluttering the mix. The problem for the modern musician is that real metal plate reverbs are meters in size and cost tens of thousands of dollars. The Universal Audio Heavenly Plate Reverb solves this by packing the Golden Reverberator’s award-winning algorithms into a compact, purpose-built pedal. You get the exact harmonic richness and unique texture of the EMT 140-style plates you hear on countless hits from the ’60s and ’70s. The result is a reverb that is not simply “there,” but that blends with your instrument for an organic and high-quality end result.

Most important features

• Three Authentic Plate Models: Choose from Vintage Bright, Vintage Dark and Modern Full for a wide range of sound characters.

• Perfect Decay Control: Control the delay time of the reverb with extreme precision, from subtle thickening to grand, immersive spaces.

• Adjustable Pre-Delay: Create separation between your dry signal and the reverb tail, keeping your attack clear and defined at all times.

• Modulation Controller: Add subtle, lush movement to the reverb for added depth and a more modern texture.

• High-End EQ shaping: use the Color and EQ settings to perfectly tune the reverb to the frequencies of your guitar, keyboard or voice.

• Compact & Wear-resistant: The familiar UAFX build quality in an enclosure that fits on any pedalboard, without compromising on processing power.

Why choose the universal audio Heavenly Plate Reverb?

When you choose the Universal Audio Heavenly Plate Reverb, you choose Universal Audio’s decades of expertise in digital modeling. Where many reverb pedals try to do “everything a little bit,” the Heavenly focuses on one thing: the perfect plate. For the professional musician, this means a faster workflow; no need to scroll through endless menus to find a usable sound.

At i4studio, we recommend this pedal to anyone who wants to take their ‘core tone’ to the next level. It is the ideal choice for guitarists who want to enrich a clean sound or for producers who want to add an analog ‘feel’ to their digital tracks. With the Heavenly Plate, you get a piece of studio history that instantly gives your music that sought-after 3D quality.

Technical specifications

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. What is the advantage of a plate reverb over a spring or hall reverb? A plate reverb is known for its dense, even reflections that sound less “choppy” than a spring reverb and less dominant than a hall. It adds gloss and sustain to an instrument without dominating the natural timbre.

2. How do I best use the Pre-Delay? By turning the Pre-Delay slightly open, you create a short pause before the reverb begins. This keeps the initial attack of your guitar playing or vocals clearly audible, providing more definition in a busy mix.

3. Is the Heavenly Plate reverb stereo? No, the Heavenly Plate Reverb from the compact series is a mono pedal. For the full stereo experience, we recommend the larger UAFX Golden Reverberator.

4. Can I use this pedal with active elements or synths? Absolutely. The Heavenly Plate has enough headroom to handle powerful signals from active guitars or synthesizers without unwanted distortion.

5. What exactly does the ‘Mod’ button do? The Mod knob adds a slight pitch modulation to the reverb tail. This prevents the reverb from sounding too static and gives the effect a lush, almost dreamy character that is very musical.