Flex Reverb

Contents

1. Warning notice 2

2. Technical introduction 2
2.1 Support 2
2.2 System requirements 2

3. Installion 2
3.1 Windows 2
3.2 OSX 2
3.3 OSX - Apple M1 3
3.4 Troubleshooting 3

4. Updating the software 3

5. About the algorithm 4

5.1 The Platone Studio Flex Reverb 4
5.2 The reverb 4
5.3 Parameters 5
5.4 Equalizer 5

6. Platone Studio VST specs 6

6.1 The resizer button 6
6.2 Platone Studio parameter buttons 6
6.3 The about menu 6

7. Acknowledgement 6

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1. Warning notice
This user manual is may be irrelevant for newer versions of the product, and we do
not take any responsibility for illegal copies. The reproduction or duplication of this
document is forbidden without the consent of Platone Studio.

2. Technical introduction
Platone Studio Flex Reverb is a reverb plug-in available in VST/VST3/AU formats, and it
is compatible with all major DAWs (Digital Audio Workstation). After installation you
should insert the plug-in to your DAW. The software does not change anything in the
registry, you can easily uninstall it without any complications.

2.1 Support
If you have problem or a question regarding any of our products, write an e-mail to
support@platonestudio.com or use the e-mail sending form on Platone Studio Website.

2.2 System requirements

• Mac OSX 10.7 or superior (compatible with Silicon processors too)
• Windows 10 64bit or superior

3. Installion
You can download Platone Studio Flex Reverb from here for Windows or Mac OS. The
installer will copy the files to your computer. The default route is plug-in folder on your
hard drive, but you can change this during the installation process.

3.1 Windows
On Windows we provide an exe file and support:
• VST
• VST3

3.2 OSX
On OSX we provide a pkg file and support:
• AU
• VST3

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3.3 OSX - Apple Silicon

On OSX - Apple Silicon we provide a pkg file and support:
• AU
• VST3

3.4 Troubleshooting
If you can’t find the plug-in in your DAW, try the following steps:
• Make sure in the DAW that you use the correct location for the plug-in.
• Try to rescan for plug-ins in the correct location.
• Make sure that you are using the newest version of the plug-in.
• Make sure that the plug-in is compatible with your operation system.

4. Updating the software

Platone Studio plug-ins do not support updating within the software but they will
always check for updates and will send you a message if a new version is available.

You can always download the newest version from the plug-in’s product page on the
Platone Studio website. You can also find a change log part on the product page where
you can see all the versions of the product.

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5. About the algorithm

5.1 The Platone Studio Flex Reverb

The Platone Studio Flex Reverb is COMPLETELY
FREE versatile reverb plug-in. We wanted to
make the most efficient tool with the least
possible parameters. The software also has
an EQ interface which helps with setting the
parameters more precisely.

5.2 The reverb

There are some instruments where it is possible to give a tail to the original sound
(for example pianos and guitars). We us this as a ornamentation or to create a certain
mood. Today it is an important stylistic tool in every genre of music. Although we can’t
get this effect in every instrument because of physical difficulties. Digital instruments
won’t have reverb on their own since they are in a digital space. The size of the room
can determine the reverbs profile. Sound can rebound from flat surfaces and when this
happens, we hear the echo of the original sound. There are different kinds of reverbs
depending on the acoustic properties of the room they try to emulate:

Hall reverb
Emulates a large concert hall. Usually it has a longer tail. Mostly they are used
on pads and with a little amount of hall reverb it is also possible to get the same
type of instruments in the same environment.

Chamber reverb
Emulates very small spaces like a bathroom with tiles. It can be used on vocal
or other isntruments because it generates a very clean reverb.

Room reverb
Emulates medium sized spaces like a living room. It has a very natural feel since
people are mostly hear this type of reverberation in their everyday life. It is easy
to fit in the mix and it is very versatile.

Plate reverb
It does not emulate any natural spaces. The early artificial reverbs used a
magnet. The plate started to oscillate because of the incoming signal, and this
caused a very bright and full sound.

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Our reverb
Our reverb is made from very special joints. It combines hall reverbs transparency
with the characteristics of the plate reverb. It is a very versatile tool and can be
used for almost anything.

5.3 Parameters
• Length: Set the time length of your reverb in ms. The sky is the limit, but you can try
...a lot of room types.

• Pre-delay: The time between the original sound and the start of the reverb. The
...higher the value the larger the room.

• Damping: Set the amount of absortion on the high frequencies and get a wrm f
...feeling to your reverb. Give your sound a unique color.

• Width: Set the stereo width of your reverb. Get bigger impact with this handy knob.

• Dry: Set the volume of the original sound.

• Wet: Set the volume of the modified sound.

5.4 Equalizer
You don’t have to use a separate EQ plug-in because we included one in our reverb.
The graphical interface helps visualizing and modifying the frequencies of your re-
verb. You can use up to 4 notches. 1 high pass, 1 lowpass and 2 peak filters are inclu-
ded. You can set the frequency, the q-value for all of them. You can set the gain for
the peak filters and you can set the slop for the high pass and lowpass.

EQ parameters

1. Frequency: This is the point in the frequency spectrum at which an EQ is applied.

For a parametric EQ, this point is referred to as the center frequency. This could be a
”cutoff” or a ”corner” frequency based on which filter do you use.

2. Q value: The ratio of the center frequency divided by the bandwidth. Q stands for
”quality factor.”

3. Gain: How much we boost the amplitude

on the given frequency.

4. Slope: In a high pass or low pass filter,

this is the amount of attenuation in dB per
octave.

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6. Platone STUDIO VST specs

6.1 The resizer button

There is a resizer button in the top right corner which modifies the size of the plug-in
window. There are 3 options so the software can fit all kinds of screens.

6.2 Platone Studio parameter buttons

In case of buttons of the Platone Studio VSTs we strive to create the most comfortable
environment. All of our buttons can be modified with midi controller, so you can ea-
sily use Platone Studio plugins for a live set. You can reset all of our parameter knob’s
state by clicking twice to the knob. In case if you want to set their values precisely, we
provide a textbox to type the given value with your keyboard.

6.3 The about menu

If you click on the plug-in logo, you can access a link collection which consists of:

• Website menu: gets you to Platone Studio website.

• Support menu: gets you to Platone Studio support
interface.
• Manual menu: gets you to the user manual of the specific
Platone Studio product
• About menu: gets you to the about window

7. Acknowledgement
Thanks for joining the team of Platone Studio software users. We are committed to de-
velop high quality software for aspiring electronic music producers so they can reach
the next level in their music production.