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Overview

EMT® 250 Classic Electronic Reverb Plug-In

Iconic Lever-Driven Digital Reverb & Modulation Effects Unit

Introduced in 1976, and still regarded as one of the best-sounding reverb units ever made, the EMT 250 was the first digital reverberator to operate through a purely electronic system. Today, Universal Audio is proud to introduce a faithful emulation of this iconic, lever-driven reverb as a UAD Powered Plug-In. Although only around 250 hardware units were ever built, 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.

  • Faithful recreation of the EMT 250 reverb unit, 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
  • Additional EMT 250 effects also included: Delay, Phasing, Chorus, Echo, and Space
  • Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card available from authorized dealers worldwide
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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. Re-engineered by Universal Audio alongside EMT 250 creator Dr. Barry Blesser — and fully endorsed by EMT Studiotechnik GmbH — the EMT 250 Powered Plug-In goes far beyond emulation by using the very same algorithm found in these extremely rare units.

$249.00

Features & Specs

EMT® 250 Classic Electronic Reverberator Plug-In

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 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
  • Additional exclusive “UAD Powered Plug-In” features include Dry/Wet Mix, Wet Solo and Hard bypass via the lighted EMT power icon
  • Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card available from authorized dealers worldwide

Parameters:

  • Reverb program with lever selectable decay times from 0.4s to 4.5s
  • Four position lever selectable high frequency decay
  • Four position lever selectable low frequency decay
  • Delay program with two independent delay lines including lever selectable delay times from 0 to 315ms
  • Phasing program with lever controlled phase position
  • Chorus program with lever selection of four chorus variations
  • Echo program with lever selectable delay time from 0 to 315ms, with adjustable high frequency damping
  • Space which offers fixed reverb time of 10s
  • Lever selectable Pre-Delay for all programs (0, 20, 40, 60ms)
  • Outputs switch offers “Quad” tonal variations of original hardware for Reverb, Phasing, and Space modes (lit), while acting as a mono sum for the Delay and Chorus programs and an input mute for the Echo program (unlit)
  • Global Wet/Dry Mix slider
  • Global Wet Solo button defeats audible dry signal for Buss use
  • LED meter displays input signal level
  • “Register” LED indicates internal system clipping
  • Power switch via EMT icon offers a glitch-free bypass for comparison to original unprocessed signal
Reviews / Ratings

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  • Garrett "Jacknife" Lee

    (R.E.M., The Cars)

    "Wow! How did i do without it [UAD-2]? The 1073 EQ! 1176LN! Dimension D! The EMT reverbs! Fairchild 670!"

    08/2010

    Ryan Hewitt

    (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

    "The EMT 250 and EMT140 emulations [for UAD] are stunning. They're just absolutely phenomenal."

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    07/2010

    Ryan Hewitt

    (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

    "So now I have my UAD on everything, and I'm using the EMT 140 and the EMT 250 as effects. It's so much easier."

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    Ryan Hewitt

    (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

    "The EMT 250 and EMT140 emulations [for UAD] are stunning. They're just absolutely phenomenal."

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    Glenn Rosenstein

    (Ziggy Marley, U2)

    "One plug-in I’m particularly happy with is the EMT 250 reverb ... And UA got it right. I mean spot on."

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    06/2010
  • Jeff Russo

    (Tonic)

    "The EMT 250 [plug-in] is the perfect reverb for vocals. Warm and perfect tails."

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    Reviewer

    EQ

    "You can't go wrong with UA's plugs, and these three [EMT 250, FATSO and Trident A-Range EQ] are no exception."

    02/2010

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    EQ

    "When I first called this [EMT 250 plug-in] up, waves of nostalgia kicked in ... the EMT 250 does an outstanding job."

    02/2010

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    EQ

    "To take your reverb to the next level, [the EMT 250's] full, spacious sound adds an overlay of reality that many digital reverbs lack."

    02/2010

    Jacquire King

    (Norah Jones, Tom Waits)

    "EMT 250 is amazing. It’s all over Norah's [Jones] record, on all of the songs, I used the EMT 250 reverb plug."

    11/2009
  • Jacquire King

    (Norah Jones, Tom Waits)

    "[The EMT 250] just puts this beautiful halo of space and sound around the voice"

    11/2009

    Just Blaze

    (Jay-Z, Saigon, Kanye West)

    "The modeling [was] done so faithfully to the original unit ... I’m a really big fan of that [EMT 250] plug-in."

    Paul White

    (Sound On Sound)

    "To my ears it [EMT 250] has a plate-like character but with noticeably less density ... very flattering to vocals ..."

    10/2009

    Paul White

    (Sound On Sound)

    "[Cooper Time Cube, EMT 250, or FATSO] ... for the real vintage character, I don't think UA have any rivals at the moment."

    10/2009

    (Computer Music)

    "When you factor in the EMT 250's five funky extra effects, it all adds up to one outstanding plug-in. Great Work, UA!"

    Review
    09/2009
  • (Computer Music)

    "[The EMT 250] only really has one sound. But what a fabulous sound it is! It has a 'magic' to it that few others can touch"

    Review
    09/2009

    (Computer Music)

    "When mixing, the EMT 250 provides a most pleasing 'cushion' of reverb... enhancing source sounds, rather than getting in their way."

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    09/2009

    (Computer Music)

    "[The EMT 250 is] easy to mix with & sounds 'right' on a variety of material — we tried drums, percussion, vocals, synths & guitars."

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    09/2009

    (Computer Music)

    "The [EMT 250's] sound is very lush, with some pleasant modulation going on and a dark tonality."

    Review
    09/2009

    Charlie Clouser

    (NIN, "Saw" Soundtracks)

    "The EMT reverb [plug-in] instantly took me back 20 years. I'm so glad to have such musical-sounding tools."

    08/2009

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    by Dylan Dresdow(Friday 9 December, 2011)

    This is the money unit. Absolutely incredible. The added features are a very welcome addition. It replace several of my inferior sounding hardware units. The EMT's have been the "must have" with UAD from the day they came out, imo. … Read more

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    by Spencer Hall(Wednesday 7 December, 2011)

    An amazing natural sounding reverb with great control of length and size. Most reverb plug-ins need a low pass filter at around 5kzhz. This reverb's top end frequencies sound natural without the aliasing and distortion of those other plug-ins. The controls are a little confusing at first so you must … Read more

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    by Jonathan Kirkpatrick(Thursday 1 September, 2011)

    I think I now own every software reverb going BUT thei has to be 'The Mutts Nuts'. Ever wondered why something becomes an absolute classic, even if us mere mortals never usually get to go near them? If you haven't enabled your trial - DO SO.....and then buy it!. Simply SUPERB. … Read more

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    by frederic migeot(Tuesday 16 August, 2011)

    Best reverb software I have ever heard and most important, so EASY to dial. Finally, I've found my reverb. I bought an UAD-2 solo card just for this reverb! Enough said... … Read more

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    by Christopher Hilding(Thursday 30 June, 2011)

    Easily THE most lovely reverb I have ever heard, and that's coming from someone that owns the $1900 Lexicon PCM Native reverbs. The UAD EMT 250 sounds extremely smooth and airy, in part thanks to the way it actually cuts out bass from the input signal so that the reverb never muddies the low end. It … Read more

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