This famed, massive reverberator first saw the light of day as an algorithm in our rackmount DSP4000 and remained a favorite in the rackmount H8000FW. For decades studio engineers considered Blackhole their “secret weapon.” More recently, it was ported to our Space stompbox and became the go-to ambient effect for guitar and keyboard layers. With each new version the reverb has been refined and enhanced.
Now, Eventide has perfected the galactic sounds of the Blackhole reverb in native plug-in form. With the Blackhole plug-in, any instrument in your DAW can warp acoustic space and time.
- Incredibly easy to use with over 50 presets; many created by Eventide artists
- Ability to create extremely musical effects useful for highlighting key instruments
- Supernatural settings for abstract spatial effects and drones
- Subtle settings for ambient washes and track higlighting
- Unique “Gravity” control reverses the arrow of time by inverting the reverb’s decay
- Kill Switch mutes the input so you only hear the reverb. This makes for some incredible effects when automated
- Mix Lock allows for scrolling through presets or settings while keeping the wet/dry mix constant
- Fully flexible mono and stereo options. Bring new realms of stereo imaging to mono instruments
- Innovative Ribbon and Hot Switch allow for changing any combination of parameters simultaneously
Step-by-Step Guide: Register & Install Your Eventide Plugins from Plugin Discounts
Activating Eventide Codes (Purchased from Plugin Discounts)
Follow these steps to enable your license and access the installer:
- Step 1: Log in to your Eventide account
Go to https://www.eventideaudio.com/my-account. Create an account if you don’t have one. - Step 2: Register your plugin
Go to My Account → Register Products (or “Register a New Product”).
Enter your Serial Number and License Key.
Also enter your iLok.com username.
Submit — the license is automatically sent to your iLok account. - Step 3: Download the installer
Go to the Downloads page.
Download the correct installer for your OS (Mac or Windows) and plugin format (VST/AU/AAX). - Step 4: Install the plugin(s)
Windows: Run the .exe installer.
macOS: Open the .dmg and run the .pkg installer.
Follow the on-screen prompts. - Step 5: Authorize with iLok License Manager
Download/install iLok License Manager from www.ilok.com if you don’t have it.
Open iLok License Manager → sign in.
Find your Eventide license and drag it to your Computer (or iLok dongle).
Click Activate. - Step 6: Open your DAW
Launch your DAW and rescan for new plugins. The Eventide plugin should now appear and work.
Notes:
- Eventide plugins require iLok authorization (no physical dongle needed unless you choose one).
- Supported DAWs: Most major ones that support VST, AU, or AAX.
If you run into issues, check the official troubleshooting on the same page.
Michael S. (verified owner) –
Love this plugin! It’s actually become my go to for a very specific effect chain I use very often.
Great for adding a dense space to things!
Tim F. (verified owner) –
Classic sound great price
Matt W. (verified owner) –
This is a pretty wild plugin. I love the ribbon controller for automating lots of parameters quickly. It’s also available in immersive!