Simple Reverb User Guide

Getting Started

Quick Start

1. Download the installer from your Ouaricon Audio account
2. Run the installer — it installs both VST3 and AU formats automatically
3. Open your DAW and scan for new plugins
4. Insert Simple Reverb on a track or send bus
5. Enter your license key (OUA-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) when prompted

System Requirements

Installation Paths

macOS:

• VST3: ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/O-SimpleReverb.vst3
• AU: ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/O-SimpleReverb.component

Windows:

• VST3: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\O-SimpleReverb.vst3

Interface Overview

Simple Reverb features a straightforward interface designed for quick workflow. Choose a reverb type, adjust the space parameters, balance wet/dry, and shape the tone with the filter.

Philosophy

Simple Reverb is designed to remove the "in-a-box" feel from digital recordings without overwhelming your mix. Each reverb type has its own distinct character and DSP algorithm, making this plugin a versatile tool for everything from subtle ambience to vast soundscapes.

Parameters

Reverb Types

Each reverb type uses a distinct DSP algorithm with unique characteristics:

Booth

Character: Small, tight space with minimal early reflections and short decay.

DSP: 3ms pre-delay, high-pass filter at 150 Hz

Best for: Adding presence without distance. Great for close-miked vocals, drums, and dialogue. Keeps sources upfront while removing the "dead" feel of a completely dry recording.

Room

Character: Natural mid-sized space with balanced early reflections and diffusion.

DSP: 15ms pre-delay, neutral frequency response

Best for: Versatile everyday reverb. Works on nearly any source. Creates a sense of recorded-in-a-room realism without calling attention to itself.

Hall

Character: Large concert hall with rich, spacious tail and long decay.

DSP: 50ms pre-delay, subtle modulation, gentle high roll-off

Best for: Orchestral music, pads, ballads, and cinematic content. Adds grandeur and depth. Use sparingly on dense mixes to avoid muddiness.

Spring

Character: Classic spring reverb emulation with characteristic metallic resonance and "boing."

DSP: 20ms pre-delay, all-pass dispersion network (creates chirp), 4.5 Hz flutter modulation, +4 dB boost at 800 Hz

Best for: Guitar (surf, rockabilly, indie), keys, and retro vibes. Adds vintage character and movement.

Plate

Character: Dense, smooth metallic reverb with fast build-up and even decay.

DSP: 8ms pre-delay, ring modulation shimmer, bright tilt (+3 dB at 5 kHz)

Best for: Classic on vocals, snare drums, and percussion. Adds lush body without washing out the source. Studio standard since the 1960s.

Ambient

Character: Ethereal, shimmering space with maximum diffusion and slow modulation.

DSP: 35ms pre-delay, 0.4 Hz slow modulation, soft high-frequency damping

Best for: Atmospheric textures, pads, cinematic soundscapes, and experimental music. Creates vast, otherworldly spaces. Can easily dominate a mix — use judiciously.

Presets

Simple Reverb includes 24 factory presets (4 per reverb type):

Booth

Room

Hall

Spring

Plate

Ambient

Managing Presets

Presets are stored at:

macOS: ~/Library/O-SimpleReverb/Presets/

You can create custom presets and share them by copying preset files to this directory.

Troubleshooting

Plugin Not Appearing in DAW

• Rescan your plugin directories in your DAW's preferences
• Verify the plugin is installed at the correct path (see Installation Paths above)
• On macOS, check that Gatekeeper hasn't blocked the plugin (System Settings → Security & Privacy)
• Restart your DAW after installation

Too Much Reverb / Sounds Washed Out

• Lower the Wet level (try 15-30% as a starting point)
• Raise the Dry level to maintain source presence
• Enable Low Cut and raise the frequency to 150-200 Hz
• Reduce Decay for a shorter tail

Reverb Sounds Muddy

• Enable Low Cut On and increase the cutoff frequency
• Reduce Size to create a smaller, tighter space
• Try a different reverb type (Booth or Room instead of Hall/Ambient)
• Lower the Decay multiplier

No Reverb Tail / Too Short

• Increase Decay multiplier (try 1.5x or 2.0x)
• Increase Size to 70-100%
• Check that Wet level is sufficient (at least 20-30%)
• Try Hall or Ambient types for longer, more obvious tails

Reverb Sounds Too Metallic or Artificial

• If using Spring type, this is characteristic — try Room or Hall for naturality
• Adjust Character toward the warmer side (lower values)
• Reduce Decay — excessive decay can emphasize artifacts

License Activation Issues

• Check your internet connection
• Verify the license key format is correct: OUA-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
• Ensure you haven't exceeded the 3-machine activation limit
• Contact [email protected] if problems persist

High CPU Usage

• Simple Reverb is CPU-efficient, but complex reverb types (Hall, Ambient) use more processing
• Try simpler types (Booth, Room) if CPU is a concern
• Check your DAW's buffer size — increase it if you're not recording