Soundtoys SuperPlate – Electromechanical Plate Reverb Plugin (ELECTRONIC LICENCE DOWNLOAD)

OVERVIEW

Soundtoys SuperPlate captures the unmistakable character of five iconic electromechanical plate reverbs – the EMT 140, EMT 240, Audicon, Stocktronics RX4000, and EcoPlate III – and brings them to your DAW with stunning realism. These meticulous models recreate over 60 years of plate reverb evolution, all inside a single plugin. Add your choice of Tube, Solid-State, or Clean preamp colouration, and you unlock everything from vintage richness and harmonic warmth to pristine, transparent ambience.

But SuperPlate goes far beyond simple emulation. With features like infinite decay, adjustable predelay, expanded modulation, decay ducking, and a full-featured EQ section, it delivers a level of control the original units could never offer. The unique Auto-Decay system keeps your mix clean by shortening the decay during loud passages, while flexible filters and parametric bands help sculpt the reverb to sit perfectly in any production. Whether you’re chasing classic plate sheen or pushing into creative modern sound design, SuperPlate is a powerful, expressive reverb engine — and it even includes Little Plate for fast, timeless EMT 140-style reverbs.

Note: Delivered as an ELECTRONIC LICENCE DOWNLOAD – no physical product.

“SuperPlate is a superhero of reverbs! It brings the best of both worlds by capturing the legendary characteristics of the plates and preamps and then superimposing detailed digital features that allow for deep sound shaping and expansion. In particular, the pre-delay and ducking controls enable you to precisely sculpt the relationship to the dry source material, while the full output EQ and additional modulation controls enable bolder creative processing choices. Soundtoys has made another modern classic.” — Bryn Bliska

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Five Analog Plate Styles:

Authentically modelled EMT 140, EMT 240, Audicon, Stocktronics RX4000, and EcoPlate III for rich, varied plate ambience.

Three Preamp Options:

Choose Tube, Solid-State, or Clean drive to shape harmonic character and dynamics before the reverb.

Infinite Decay:

Create endlessly sustained reverb tails perfect for ambient, cinematic, and experimental soundscapes.

Built-In Pre-delay:

Add separation and clarity by offsetting the reverb onset from the dry signal.

Modulation Controls:

Dial in subtle movement or dramatic motion for evolving, lively reverb textures.

Decay Ducking Options:

Automatic decay adjustment keeps the reverb clean and prevents buildup during loud passages.

Full-Featured EQ:

Low-cut, high-cut, and two parametric bands make it easy to sculpt the reverb tone to fit any mix.

Includes Little Plate:

Comes with the beloved EMT 140-style Little Plate plugin for quick, classic plate reverbs.

FEATURES

• Models five classic electromechanical plate reverbs: EMT 140, EMT 240, Audicon, Stocktronics RX4000, EcoPlate III

• Three preamp modes: Tube (EMT V54), Solid-State (EMT 162), and Clean

• Tube mode adds harmonic colouration; Solid-State mode includes built-in compression

• Infinite decay time for ambient and experimental applications

• Built-in predelay for improved clarity and placement

• Advanced modulation controls for movement and texture

• Auto-Decay feature dynamically shortens decay time based on input signal

• Adjustable recovery speed for natural or dramatic decay transitions

• Full EQ section with low-cut, high-cut, and two parametric bands

• Accurately reproduces tonal signatures of all five plate styles

• Includes the Little Plate plugin with purchase

• Compatible with AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3, and AU (64-bit)

• Supports 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz sample rates

• Apple Silicon and VST3 compatible (v5.5)

• Requires macOS 10.15+ or Windows 10+ (not compatible with ARM Windows)

• Internet connection required for activation

• Works with Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Studio One, Reaper, Bitwig

TECHNICAL SPECS

Current Version: 5.5

Apple Silicon and VST 3 Compatible

Plug-in Formats (64-bit only):

• AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST 2, VST 3, and Audio Units (AU)

Supported Sample Rates:

• Minimum: 44.1 kHz, Maximum: 192 kHz

System Requirements:

• Operating systems: Mac OS X 10.14 or later; Windows 10 or later.
• Not compatible with ARM-based Windows machines.
• An internet connection is required at the time of activation.

Supported Hosts:

• Pro Tools, Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic, Studio One, Reaper, Bitwig
• Full list of compatible host applications is listed below.

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COMPATIBILITY

Officially Supported Host Applications

All version 5 Soundtoys products come in 64-bit VST, AU and AAX Native plug-in formats. Here is a list of our officially supported host applications.

• Pro Tools: 2020 or higher (Mac & PC: AAX Native and AudioSuite)
• Logic Pro X: 10.7 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits)
• Ableton Live: 11.0 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits, VST2 & VST3; Windows: VST2 & VST3)
• Studio One: 5 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits, VST2 & VST3; Windows: VST2 & VST3)
• Cubase: 12 or higher (Mac & PC: VST3)
• Nuendo: 12 or higher (Mac & PC: VST3)
• Reaper: 7 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits, VST2 & VST3; Windows: VST2 & VST3)
• Bitwig Studio: 5 or higher (Mac & PC: VST2 & VST3)
• FL Studio: 2025.1 or higher (Mac: AudioUnits, VST2 & VST3; Windows: VST2 & VST3)

Officially Supported Operating Systems

• OS X 10.15 or higher*
• Windows 10 or higher*

* Apple Silicon & VST 3 Info:

VST3 support is available for both Windows and macOS, and offers native compatibility with both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M-series) and Intel processors.

Soundtoys will continue to support both VST3 and VST2 formats for all products for the time being. This update is free for all users with Soundtoys version 5 or later plug-ins.

Log in to your Soundtoys account and download the installers here or on our downloads page.

Known Issues and Notes

• In Digital Performer 11, discrete parameters behave incorrectly for VST3. Soundtoys recommend using VST2 or AU in Digital Performer 11 until the issue can be resolved.
• Some hosts will automatically replace VST2 plug-ins in sessions with matching VST3 versions, depending on the DAW and your DAW preferences. The Soundtoys VST3 versions are fully interchangeable with their VST2 counterparts, but not all hosts implement this feature of VST3.

Note about DAW / Computer Support

Sountoys cannot guarantee support if you are using a supported host platform listed above on an operating system or computer that is not supported by the host platform itself. Please visit your DAW’s website or manual to ensure you are using a compatible system.

If your DAW is not on the list above or if your supported DAW version is older than what’s listed, it doesn’t necessarily mean that our plug-ins won’t work. It just means that it has not been tested. If something goes wrong with an unsupported DAW, you are welcome to write to support, but Soundtoys cannot guarantee a solution. They currently recommend using their free trial with your host to confirm compatibility on your computer.

32-Bit Plug-in Support

With the release of 5.3.2, Soundtoys have officially discontinued support for 32-bit plug-ins. With macOS Catalina requiring all applications to be 64-bit, and with the vast majority of our PC customers using 64-bit plug-ins, they decided it was the right time to end 32-bit support. Their most recent 32-bit installers are available to download below.

Download Soundtoys 5.3.2 for Windows (32-bit)

Download Soundtoys 5.3.1 for Mac (32-bit)

Download Windows 32-Bit Installers for Individual Plug-ins

Hardware Support

Soundtoys 5 is not compatible with ARM-based Windows machines.