EMT® 250 Classic Electronic Reverb
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Iconic lever-driven digital reverb and modulation effects unit.
The EMT® 250 Classic Electronic Reverb plug-in for UAD-2 and Apollo interfaces is a faithful emulation of the first digital reverb/modulation effects unit introduced in 1976.
Still regarded as one of the best-sounding reverb units ever made, the EMT 250 continues to leave an immeasurable mark on record-making history in the hands of studio legends like George Massenburg, Bruce Swedien, Daniel Lanois, Brian Eno, and Allen Sides.Track and mix with the only emulation of the EMT 250 reverb unit, fully endorsed by EMT International GmbH
Dial in lush delay, phasing, chorus, and echo effects
Add distinctive space and depth to drums, guitars, and vocals with the same algorithm found in the original hardware
Harness plug-in-only features including Dry/Wet Mix, Wet Solo, and Hard bypass
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Featuring the EMT 250 Classic Electronic Reverberator plug-in
Used on Countless Classics
The EMT 250’s distinctive clear and open reverb sound has appeared on countless records, including Prince & The Revolution’s Purple Rain, Elvis Costello’s Spike, and modern classics like The Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Stadium Arcadium.
Exclusively endorsed by EMT Studiotechnik
Fully endorsed by EMT, the UAD EMT 250 plug-in uses the same algorithm found in the original, extremely rare hardware — designed by Dr. Barry Blesser and EMT industrial engineer Peter Bermes* — modeling a sourced “golden unit” from Allen Sides’ collection that resides at the famed Ocean Way Recording.
Added Versatility with New Features
The EMT 250 plug-in goes far beyond the original hardware, adding modern, workflow enhancing features like Dry/Wet Mix, Wet Solo, and Hard bypass. With these useful additions, the EMT 250 plug-in is even more powerful than the iconic hardware.
“The EMT 250 works great on snares. Keep it short and tight to add some dimension, or use the four-second range with full pre-delay for ballad-type songs.”
– Joe Chiccarelli (Jason Mraz, Beck, The Strokes, Morrissey)
“Now I have UAD on everything, and I'm using the EMT 140 and the EMT 250 as effects – It's so much easier.”
– Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Avett Brothers)
“Forget any other plate emulation, the UAD EMT 250 could actually be the real thing. Deep, wide, and full of personality.”
– Rik Simpson (Coldplay, Portishead, Jay Z)
“The EMT 250 plug-in is amazing. It’s all over Norah Jones' record. I used it on every song, it's that good.”
– Jacquire King (James Bay, Kings of Leon, Tom Waits)
“I’m a really big fan of the UAD EMT 250. It’s so faithful to the original unit.”
– Just Blaze (Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé)
“I use the EMT 250 because it has such a specific sound, and the UAD plug-in really does capture it.”
– Andrew Scheps (Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Duke Spirit)
“I’m particularly happy with the EMT 250 Reverb emulation. It’s spot on.”
– Glenn Rosenstein (Ziggy Marley, U2)*All images and depictions herein referencing the exterior of the original EMT 250 are the copyright of Bermes Design.Customer Reviews
N. Merrick
December 28, 2021
EMT 250
The EMT 250 is one of my favorite hardware reverbs! Your plugin is so good!
Read MoreF. Martinsen
December 24, 2021
EMT 250
Well this is a classic of a reverb, but it is also modern. I love this reverb, i use i alot on female vocals.
Read MoreA. Selzler
December 19, 2021
Wow
Great for a low dsp tracking reverb and I often use it in my final as well!
Read More貴. 川吉
November 14, 2021
great sound
easy to control and great pre sets !! thank you Universal audio!!
Read MoreG. Jennings
October 19, 2021
Just Sounds Great.
A while back I got the EMT 140, and wasn't sure if I should get the 250. The 140 was my go-to for just general verb for all my projects. But I decided to try the 250, and it's really a...
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Key Features
Faithful recreation of the EMT 250, widely considered one of the best-sounding reverbs ever built
Very same algorithm found in the original, repurposed for plug-in use in conjunction with original EMT 250 designer Dr. Barry Blesser
Modeled from Allen Sides’ EMT 250 “golden unit” at United/Ocean Way Recording
EMT 250’s delay and modulation effects also included : Delay, Phasing, Chorus, Echo, and Space
Fully endorsed by EMT Studiotechnik GmbH as the world’s only authentic emulation
Exclusive “UAD Powered Plug-In” features include Dry/Wet Mix, Wet Solo and Hard bypass via the lighted EMT power icon
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Customer Reviews
EMT® 250 Classic Electronic Reverb
N. Merrick
EMT 250
The EMT 250 is one of my favorite hardware reverbs! Your plugin is so good!
F. Martinsen
EMT 250
Well this is a classic of a reverb, but it is also modern. I love this reverb, i use i alot on female vocals.
A. Selzler
Wow
Great for a low dsp tracking reverb and I often use it in my final as well!
貴. 川吉
great sound
easy to control and great pre sets !!
thank you Universal audio!!G. Jennings
Just Sounds Great.
A while back I got the EMT 140, and wasn't sure if I should get the 250. The 140 was my go-to for just general verb for all my projects. But I decided to try the 250, and it's really a whole different critter. Historically I haven't been too happy with any of the reverbs I've owned prior to the 140, and now with the 250, I actually have TWO great verbs. The 250 is one that I can pour on really thick, and I can't make it sound bad.
V. German
Legend!
Very clear and transparent sound
C. Davis
Excellent plug-in
It works well on everything especially on my snare drum and vocals also, this is a good one yes!!
A. Marriott
classic sound
I was really delighted with this plug-in! The extra depth it gives to piano is amazing!
N. Seva
Un vrai bonheur
Utilisée sur une cl5 en live, c’est tout simplement envoûtant, c’est rond, c’est beau, ça a de l’âme… on est à des années lumières des reverbs classiques de console live. Les poils en l’air garantis !
H. Lepisto
Great, versatile, low Dsp load
Amazing versatile plugin. Love the reverb and chorus with pre-delay added. Absolutely love it. Now wondering why I’ve not purchased this before.
P. Bryer
Love This Thing!
Sounds great. Easy to get the effect you want - fast! Very low dsp load. And you get presets. Great! Love this thing!
K. Holley
A reverb I enjoy.
Great emulation reverb.
J. Geary
A little spice
Great reverb! Says a lot about the quality of these plugins that even a decade after release the older plugins hold their own. Has a bit of a character that doesnt always fit in the mix but when it works it works! Mostly i find myself using the phaser and chorus modes to add just a touch of spice on sends since the DSP footprint is quite low. Just beware of the noise floor it adds and the ability to toggle it on/off
N. Adrien
Great success
It's a reverb that blends with the source like no one else. Discreet and invisible, this reverb is brilliant and goes to the point.
N. Rang
A vibe. Easy UI, very versatile
From reverb to echo and delay. Great well riunded effects emulation.
J. Kim
Great!
None of my reverb's worked like this way. It's really awesome!
T. Urbonas
You won't regret it.
I own 5 other reverbs, and I'm thrilled with this. It's the first commercial reverb, it sounds amazing, and among other things, it creates the best short reverbs I've ever heard.
D. Williams
Cleanest Reverb out there.
This is by far the cleanest reverb I have ever used. You can put this on genuinely anything.. I’ve even put it on the master bus, nothing can make this reverb sound bad. Crystal highs, and clean lows. Excellent work UAD.
b. wheelock
Great sound
Great reverb for a multitude of instruments and vocals. Really easy to use and can get good results quickly.
K. Roukoz
Emt-250
my new go to reverb! actually sounds like a reverb opposed to others that drown the sound! Thank you Uaudio
