Sonic Academy has introduced a new audio plugin that is designed to help you to create and sculpt the most beautiful, wide, spacious reverbs.
Vela uses a freely editable, node-based structure that offers precise control over density, decay, and frequency response. Combining adjustable early reflections with a flexible late reverb section, this approach allows users to model realistic rooms in detail or generate artificial soundscapes. The time course and filter curve of the reverb itself can be adjusted.
Vela offers a unique approach through its graphical user interface, enabling visual and intuitive design of density and decay with curves. This makes it particularly useful for creative sound designers and mixing engineers, even with complex signal paths. For example, it’s possible to create unusual tail progressions, such as inverse or pulsating decays, or even extremely dense reverb tails with thousands of delay taps.
Vela also includes a dynamics and equalization section. The integrated ducking module automatically adjusts the reverb signal to make room for the input signal, which is especially useful for vocals to maintain clarity while the reverb blends in. A De-essing module is also included, allowing users to shape their sound directly within Vela for the mix. Additionally, the plugin provides separate pre- and post-EQ sections with parametric curves and various modulation options. Visual feedback for input width and modulation parameters is also available, aiding in precise adjustments during mixing.
Vela for Windows and Mac (VST3, AU and AAX) is available for an introductory price of £49 GBP until June 30th, 2025 (regular £70 GBP). A 14-day trial version is available for download.
More information: Sonic Academy
