Witch Pig is back with another inventive audio tool, and this time it’s the Black Mirror Reverb—a free reverb plugin that flips conventional expectations on their head. As its name implies, this is no ordinary reverb; Black Mirror Reverb specializes in delivering dark, gritty, and downright otherworldly reflections that can morph your sound from subtly edgy to chaotic and unrecognizable.
Here’s everything you need to know about this unique release:
Key Features and Controls
Black Mirror Reverb offers an intuitive yet creative interface with six primary controls:
- Divide, Reflect, and Shudder: These knobs handle the core reverb parameters, letting you tweak the space and texture of your reflections.
- Magnify: Adds tonal variations, allowing you to shape the mood further.
- Distort: Introduces hard clipping for a raw, aggressive sound.
- Crush: Reduces the bit rate, delivering a lo-fi, crushed aesthetic.
The plugin really shines when distortion and reverb are blended together, creating a unique hybrid effect that’s perfect for experimental sound design or creating standout moments in a mix.
A Multitasking Sound Tool
While designed as a reverb, Black Mirror can also double as a fuzz effect or bit-crusher. By dialing down the reverb controls and focusing on Distort and Crush, you can use it as a creative lo-fi tool to add grit and texture to individual tracks or even a mix.
Free Download (With a Catch)
Black Mirror Reverb is available as a free download. The only requirement? You need to subscribe to Witch Pig’s YouTube channel to access the download link—a small price to pay for such a distinctive plugin.
Factory Presets and Striking Design
True to Witch Pig’s style, the plugin includes several factory presets to get you started, providing plenty of inspiration for dark, experimental effects.
And let’s not forget the eye-catching GUI. Witch Pig is known for bold visual designs, and this one doesn’t disappoint. The interface features a glitchy, horror-movie-inspired aesthetic, evoking the unsettling vibes of its namesake.
Compatibility
Black Mirror Reverb is available in AU and VST3 formats, making it compatible with both macOS and Windows systems.
If you’re looking for a way to step outside the box with your audio production, Black Mirror Reverb offers an unusual, creative approach to reverb—and it won’t cost you a cent. Whether you’re after haunting soundscapes or gritty, distorted textures, this plugin deserves a spot in your toolkit.
