Wave Alchemy - Glow

Wave Alchemy Glow Reverb Plugin

Glow is a premium reverb plugin from Wave Alchemy that faithfully recreates the unmistakable sound of one of the most iconic digital reverbs of the 1980s. Inspired by the legendary RMX hardware, Glow delivers the punchy gated drums, expansive ambience and lush vocal reverbs heard on countless classic records, while adding modern workflow enhancements and creative sound shaping for today's productions.

Whether you're producing synthwave, pop, rock, electronic music, film scores or modern mixes, Glow combines authentic vintage character with powerful contemporary features, making it equally capable of recreating classic 80s reverbs or designing entirely new spaces.

Legendary 80s Digital Reverb

Glow captures the distinctive tone and behaviour of the original hardware using a hybrid convolution and DSP engine. From punchy gated drums to huge synth spaces and atmospheric vocals, it faithfully recreates the sound that helped define an era while extending it with modern creative controls.

14 Classic Reverb Algorithms

Choose from fourteen carefully modelled reverb programs including halls, rooms, plates, ambience, reverse effects, freeze and the famous NonLin 2 gated reverb. Whether you need natural ambience or unmistakably vintage digital effects, Glow offers an impressive range of classic reverb textures.

Modern Sound Shaping

Glow expands far beyond the original hardware with intelligent ducking, transient smoothing, stereo modulation, gate controls and a dedicated Modern mode that tightens the low end while extending the stereo image. Three reverb character modes allow you to switch between pristine clarity, vintage warmth or gritty lo-fi colour inspired by classic digital hardware.

Creative Modulation & Dynamics

The Flux control introduces rich stereo modulation and pitch movement, helping create everything from subtle depth to lush, animated reverbs. Built-in ducking keeps reverbs out of the way of the dry signal without external sidechain routing, while transient smoothing focuses reverb energy on the sustain for fuller, more controlled spaces.

Designed for Modern Mixing

Advanced processing includes a 4-band Mid/Side EQ, dual-band stereo width controls, tempo-sync pre-delay, enhanced mono compatibility and flexible input, output and mix controls. Hundreds of presets, searchable preset management and a resizable interface make Glow equally suited to fast mixing and detailed sound design.

Key Features

• Faithful recreation of a legendary 1980s digital reverb
• Hybrid convolution and DSP processing
• 14 classic reverb algorithms
• Famous NonLin 2 gated reverb program
• Reverse, Hall, Plate, Room, Ambience and Freeze reverbs
• Modern mode for enhanced stereo imaging and tighter bass
• Built-in ducking and transient smoothing
• Flux stereo modulation and pitch movement
• Three selectable reverb character modes
• 4-band Mid/Side output EQ
• Dual-band stereo width controls
• Tempo-sync pre-delay
• Preset browser with favourites and search
• Resizable high-resolution interface
• Undo and redo support

System Requirements

• Operating Systems: Windows and macOS
• Plugin Formats: VST3, AU and AAX
• Apple Silicon: Native support
• Delivery: Digital software licence

Please check compatibility with your operating system, DAW and supported plugin formats before purchasing.

Why Buy Wave Alchemy Glow from SOUND7?

When you buy Wave Alchemy Glow from SOUND7, you're purchasing a genuine software licence from an authorised reseller. Whether you're chasing authentic 80s gated drums, expansive synth reverbs or modern atmospheric spaces, Glow delivers legendary digital reverb with the flexibility demanded by today's music producers.