Algorithmic reverb with musical Brightness/Character/Distance controls and Decay Rate EQ.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
FabFilter Pro-R 2 vs TAL-Reverb-4 (2026)
FabFilter Pro-R 2 is best for natural mastering and mix reverb with musical, non-technical controls; TAL-Reverb-4 is best for vintage-style plate reverb on drums and mixes. FabFilter Pro-R 2 starts at $199 one-time and TAL-Reverb-4 at Free.
Free high quality plate reverb with a vintage 80s character.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupported
| FabFilter Pro-R 2 | TAL-Reverb-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | natural mastering and mix reverb with musical, non-technical controls | vintage-style plate reverb on drums and mixes |
| Starting price | $199 one-time | Free |
| Free version | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Key features | Musical controls: Brightness, Character, Distance, Decay Rate EQ for frequency-dependent decay, Vintage and Plate reverb algorithms, Dolby Atmos support up to 9.1.6, Impulse Response import and analysis | Modulated vintage plate reverb algorithm, Fast build-up time for long tails, DAMP control for tail shaping, Harmonic engine with built-in peak EQ, Stereo/mono amount and ducking mode |
| Developer | FabFilter | TAL Software GmbH |
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FabFilter Pro-R 2 starts at $199 one-time; TAL-Reverb-4 starts at Free.
Musical controls: Brightness, Character, Distance, Decay Rate EQ for frequency-dependent decay, Vintage and Plate reverb algorithms, Dolby Atmos support up to 9.1.6, Impulse Response import and analysis.
Modulated vintage plate reverb algorithm, Fast build-up time for long tails, DAMP control for tail shaping, Harmonic engine with built-in peak EQ, Stereo/mono amount and ducking mode.