Diego's Corner BLOG no. 33- : UAD’s AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb Plug-in

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“The only AKG-licensed emulation of this one-of-a-kind spring reverb.”

*Universal Audio

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Hello friends,

Thank you for checking out our Weekly blog.In this blog I will be discussing UAD’s AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb Plug-in.

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^{Key features}

Input Select, Mono/Stereo: Changes input between summed mono or stereo
Tank Select, A / B / A+B: Under stereo use, changes tank options among stereoized "A" and "B" and original "A+B" configurations
Direct, Off / On: Disables/enables the spring tank's naturally occurring direct sound component
Low Cut, Off / 80 Hz: 12 dB per octave, 80 Hz filter
Bass, ±10: Continuous tone control borrowed from the AKG BX 10, ±8 dB at 150 Hz
Treble, ±10: Continuous tone control borrowed from the AKG BX 10 ±4 dB at 5 kHz
Dry/Wet, 0 to 100%: Continuously adjusts Dry and Wet signals under insert use case
Wet Solo, Off/On: Disables/enables Wet Solo function
Predelay, 0 to 250 milliseconds: Continuously adjusts Predelay amount
Channel 1 Decay, 2 to 4.5 seconds: Continuously adjusts Channel 1 Decay time
Channel 2 Decay, 2 to 4.5 seconds: Continuously adjusts Channel 2 Decay time
Channel 1 Volume, ∞ to +24 dB: Continuously adjusts Channel 1 Volume
Channel 2 Volume, ∞ to +24 dB: Continuously adjusts Channel 2 Volume
Channel 1 Pan, ±100: Continuously adjusts Channel 1 Pan
Channel 2 Pan, ±100: Continuously adjusts Channel 2 Pan
Link, Unlinks/Link: Unlinks/Links Decay, Volume and Pan parameters
Mix: Continuously blends processed and unprocessed signal
Power, Off/On: Disables/Enables plug-in (all DSP processing is bypassed)

Universal Audio

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^{NOW YOU CAN:}

Mix with the only licensed and endorsed AKG Acoustics BX 20 reverb plug-in
Envelop instruments in dark, 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 BX 10 Tone controls
Mix with artist presets from Patrick Carney (The Black Keys), Vance Powell (Jack White), and Jacquire King (Kings of Leon)

Universal Audio

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^{Universal Audio does it again}

Produced in the late 1960s, The AKG BX20 reverberation unit was, has been one of the most popular spring reverb units ever made. Known for its lush and warm sounding plates, the BX20 was often used for Vocals and Guitars, electric guitars for the most part. The unit sits in a huge wooden box.

I would say the best way to compare this to some thing would be to say this is an analog reverb versus our digital reverb. Used to be the only single reverb most studios we have back in the 1970’s. Again, because of its size, they are difficult to transport.

For those of you who would like to hear how it sounds, the BX20 can be heard on Kings of Leon, Black Keys, and Jack White records.

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