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AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb
4.9 (384)

AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb

Get the dense ambience of a rare studio spring reverb.

  • Mix with the only licensed and endorsed AKG Acoustics BX 20 reverb plug-in
  • Envelop vocals and instruments in dense, clear ambience with original dual spring tank configuration
  • Harness new "plug-in only" features like "stereoized" A/B Tank Select, Direct signal defeat, and expanded tone controls
  • Mix with artist presets from Patrick Carney (The Black Keys), Vance Powell (Jack White), and Jacquire King (Kings of Leon)

Runs on macOS or Windows. Requires an Apollo audio interface or UAD Accelerator. View full system requirements.

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Get the Dense Ambience of a Rare Studio Spring Reverb

Exclusively endorsed by AKG Acoustics, Austria, the AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb plug-in envelops your vocals and instruments in the same glorious color of the late '60s hardware, giving you the gorgeously dark, dense ambience that only spring reverb can provide — without any of the limitations.

Explore Unique Effects Beyond Other Reverbs

The AKG BX 20's sonic personality gives you the quick onset of a classic plate reverb, and also the natural-sounding density and diffusion of a chamber — with little of the flutter or “boing” artifacts common with other spring reverbs, for a truly unmistakable color in your toolbox.

Add Expressive Textures on Vocals and Instruments

The BX 20 plug-in gives you warm, organic sounds whether it’s applied on percussion, vocals, or guitars. Easily make individual tracks stand out — or melt away — with short reverbs chock full of depth and longer decays rife with lush three-dimensionality.

Experience New Features for More Control

Now you can not only enjoy the complete sound and features of an original AKG BX 20, you can explore "plug-in only" features like “stereoized” reverb tanks for more balanced stereo imaging, a Direct control for minimizing conflict with the source audio — perfect for buses — and simple tone controls for the last bit of seasoning to tailor your reverbs.

What They Say

What a fat sounding, vibey reverb — I've been using it on everything! Its maiden voyage was mixing a couple Don Henley tracks.

Jeff Balding

Taylor Swift, The Eagles, Florida Georgia Line

This is the vocal reverb sound I’ve had in my head for over 20 years. I will never mix without it again.

Jeff Juliano

John Mayer, Shinedown, Train

I used the UAD AKG BX 20 plug-in during editing sessions for the new Missy Elliott single, "Where They From," produced by Pharrell. The tone instantly cut through on the vocals and percussion.

Mike Larson

Pharrell Williams, Daft Punk, Snoop Dogg

Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 384 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 342
Total 4 star reviews: 32
Total 3 star reviews: 7
Total 2 star reviews: 3
Total 1 star reviews: 0
97%would recommend this product
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384 reviews
  • N
    Naile
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Listen

    Really miss it when no dsps are around me, so I can load it, so the UAD-2 system is **ckin' killing it, sorry for my French my friends. You don't really know the power of this one when you have no borderlines at all. On the whole I'm starving about the native one, why is it not already huh? And timing when the sale's almost gone is like telling you "go cry a river boy". Don't understand, but I can't not love it.

    P.S. I'm like that with all of your plugins, I don't anything else with you, but I can't use it every time, so I'm asking for help, because I know you can and I'm tryna make you want it)) Thanks!

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  • JW
    Jefferson W.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Sounds Great!

    Very lush.

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  • R
    RK
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Five stars!

    I have several very good software reverbs. However, this one is different in tone and sound. I bought it and don't regret it. Gives me a vintage feel that fits well with many of my productions. Five stars!

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  • NS
    Nicolas S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    The best ever

    A shock

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  • PH
    P. H.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Sounds great but hogs DSP

    I do like the sound of this plugin, I just wish i had paid more attention to the fact it uses over 70% of the DSP on my card...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you’ll need an Apollo audio interface, UAD-2 Satellite, or UAD-2 PCIe card to run these plug-ins, using the onboard DSP. The plug-ins run on the hardware itself, without adding strain to your computer’s CPU. In an Apollo, onboard DSP processing allows you to run realtime UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency, and even record that processing directly to your DAW.
Yes, you can start a fully functional 14-day demo from any plug-in bundled with the UAD software. Simply click “Start Demo”, and start using it in your DAW.
UAD-2 licenses follow the hardware, it does not matter which computer they are connected to. You can have up to six UAD-2 devices registered to a system in your Universal Audio account, which share those licenses. See UAD-2 Plug-In Licensing Explained for full details. Authorization of UAD-2 hardware is managed by the UAD Meter & Control Panel Application.
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