SPL De-Verb Plus Free Download

If you're dealing with drum recordings that have too much room sound or ring, and noise gates are too abrupt, SPL De-Verb Plus handles that specific problem. It’s a free download that targets reverb and sustain directly, using the same tech from their hardware.

What It Does

This plugin focuses on reducing unwanted ambience and sustain after the initial hit of a sound. Instead of just chopping off the tail like a gate, it uses Differential Envelope Technology to attenuate the decay portion of the audio in a level-independent way. This means it can go after reverb and ring even when those sounds are quieter than the main signal. You get a single knob to control the amount of decay reduction, making it straightforward to dial in.

Main Features Decay Reduction & Core Tech The central control is a single knob for decay reduction. Under the hood, it uses the core algorithm from the SPL Transient Designer Plus hardware to replicate the behavior of its Sustain knob. The methodology is level-independent, so reverb events can be reduced regardless of their signal level. Utility Controls You get a Dry/Wet mix knob to blend the processed signal with your original. There’s also an output gain control and a built-in peak limiter with its own Gain Reduction meter to catch any overs. The plugin toolbar includes Undo/Redo functions, A/B/C/D preset banks, and a reset button. Compatibility & Interface It comes as AAX AudioSuite, AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, VST2, and VST3. It runs on macOS 13 and up, and Windows 10 and up, with native Apple Silicon support. The interface has been updated with a new design. Note that it no longer supports 32-bit systems, Windows 7, or older macOS versions like 10.9 and 10.11. Who Should Use It

This fits a few specific scenarios. First, it’s for engineers tracking drums in a live room where the sound is great but the snare sustain or tom ring is just a bit too much, and you don’t want to use physical damping. Second, it works for cleaning up drum recordings—whether studio or live—to free the kit from excessive room information. Finally, use it as an alternative to a noise gate when you want to adjust the apparent microphone distance or shorten decays without that hard, gated sound.

Summary

Grab the SPL De-Verb Plus free download if you need surgical control over reverb tails and sustain, especially on drum sources. You get a simple, single-knob processor built on proven hardware emulation that can tackle problems gates can't. The catch is you need a fairly modern system, as support for older OS and 32-bit is gone. For the specific job of taming room sound and ring, it’s a focused and effective tool.