Metric Halo HaloVerb: Create Your Perfect Space

HaloVerb is a high-performance algorithmic reverb plug-in designed to add organic ambience, depth, and 3D dimension to your recordings. Originally developed as a hardware-exclusive for Metric Halo’s 2d-Expanded interfaces, this expanded plug-in version offers professional-grade density and transparency. Whether you need a subtle room for a vocal or a massive vintage echo chamber for a snare, HaloVerb’s intuitive interface and powerful engine make it easy to dial in the perfect space in seconds.

Algorithmic Depth and Control

Unlike convolution reverbs that are locked to static samples, HaloVerb’s algorithmic engine provides total flexibility over the shape and color of your reverberant field:

• Visual Impulse Modeling: Use the unique Reverb Impulse display to see the reverberant field in real-time as you make adjustments. This allows for surgical precision when setting decay and diffusion.
• Pre-Filter Shaping: Features integrated low- and high-frequency pre-filters with a dedicated graphic display, allowing you to sculpt the frequency content of the signal before it ever hits the reverb engine.
• Massive Decay Range: Capable of generating everything from tight, claustrophobic spaces to expansive atmospheres with reverb times of up to 7 seconds.
• Stereo Image Management: The dedicated Width control allows you to vary the "spread" of the reverb from focused mono to a full, wrap-around stereo image.

The "Perfect Snare Reverb"

HaloVerb has become a staple for top-tier mix engineers who require "thick" and "three-dimensional" spaces that don't wash out the mix:

• Billy Decker (Multi-Platinum Mix Engineer): “It’s the perfect snare reverb – very thick and three-dimensional. After every snare hit, I can hear the little bits of dust crumbling in the background... It’s very deep!”
• Transparent Decay: Known for its "fairies floating in the background" quality, the reverb tail is designed to be lush and smooth, disappearing into the mix without causing muddiness.
• Vintage & Modern Presets: From classic plates to modern rooms, the extensive preset library provides instant access to world-class spaces used on countless hit records.

Key Features

• World-Class Workflow: Fast, intuitive UI designed for professional speed.
• Dynamic Visual Feedback: Graphic displays for pre-filters and reverb impulse shape.
• AAX DSP Support: One of the few professional algorithmic reverbs that supports AAX|DSP, offloading processing from your CPU to Avid hardware.
• Low CPU Overhead: Highly efficient code allows for multiple instances across a large mix session.
• MH Preset Manager: Provides cross-platform, professional presets that can be shared between different DAW environments.
• Flexible UI: Scalable window size to fit any screen resolution.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Algorithmic Reverb.
• Maximum Decay Time: 7 Seconds.
• Controls: Pre-delay, Damping, Diffusion, Width, Wet/Dry Mix.
• Filtering: Low-cut and High-cut pre-filters with graphic display.
• Formats: AU, VST, VST3, AAX (Native & DSP).
• Compatibility: macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon), Windows.