AMS® RMX16 Expanded Digital Reverb
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A rare, fully customized reverb like no other — back after 30 years.
The AMS RMX16 was the world's first microprocessor-controlled, full-bandwidth, digital reverberator. Heard on hundreds — if not thousands — of seminal recordings from the 1980s onward, the RMX16 is still found in nearly every major recording studio the world over.
The unique and lush reverb programs of the RMX16 are instantly recognizable, from U2 and Peter Gabriel to Radiohead and Rihanna. Exclusively for UAD hardware and Apollo interfaces, the new AMS RMX16 Expanded Digital Reverb plug-in not only captures the sonics of the original hardware, it adds nine rare, custom programs, giving you double the sonic possibilities of the original AMS RMX16 plug-in.Record and mix with the only authentic RMX16 digital reverb plug-in, developed by original hardware designer Mark Crabtree
Apply classic Ambience, Nonlinear, Room, Hall, or Plate reverbs and unique Echo, Chorus, and Reverse effects
Get plug-in-only features including Dry/Wet Mix, Wet Solo, and easy “click-and-type” editing of control values
Harness the exact legendary reverb and delay algorithms of an ultra-rare, custom RMX16
Sculpt with an expanded palette of rare programs like Nonlin 1 from this quintessential rack unit
Get new presets from famous RMX16 power users Steve Levine, Ross Hogarth, David Isaac & more
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The Only Authentic AMS RMX16 Emulation — Anywhere
In developing the UAD plug‑in version of this landmark processor, AMS founder Mark Crabtree dusted off his original schematics and extensive notes. It was a laborious two‑year process, but well worth the effort. The end result is a UAD plug‑in that contains exact instruction‑for‑instruction models of the original algorithms — giving you iconic reverb sounds in your DAW.
New Custom Programs
In the ’80s, if you were fortunate enough to have AMS's exclusive aftermarket bar code reader system, you could load nine additional programs into a stock RMX16, including 810 ms of delay, brighter rooms, and variations of the legendary RMX16 Nonlin, Reverse and Plate reverbs. The new AMS RMX16 Expanded Digital Reverb plug-in gives you all of these ultra‑rare programs of a fully customized unit.
Simple Sonics
Designed to be musical rather than mathematical (Peter Gabriel owned a prototype unit and delivered notes), the original RMX16 was tuned and re-tuned by ear to provide as wide a "sweet-spot" of settings as possible. The RMX16 Expanded Digital Reverb plug-in faithfully emulates the original’s straightforward control set — meaning no menus to navigate.
A Legendary Second Act
Whether you’re putting the finishes touches on a lead vocal, transforming a drum bus, or using an Apollo interface to track guitar with shoegaze ambience, the RMX16 Expanded Digital Reverb plug-in marks a powerful update to this unmatched studio tool.
“The AMS RMX16 plug-in has all of the musicality, detail, and elegance of the original unit. It provides endlessly superior options to your search for that sound.”
– Kevin Killen (U2, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush)
“The UAD AMS RMX16 is one of the most detailed plug-ins I have ever used. The response and tonal quality is incredible. If you want that classic 80s reverb in your mixes get it now!”
– Darrell Thorp (Beck, Radiohead, Charlotte Gainsbourg)
“It’s great to see that the RMX16, once only found in the top studios, is finally available to all, reborn in the UAD platform.”
– Chuck Zwicky (Prince, Soul Asylum, Reggie Watts)
“The AMS RMX16 plug-in raises the bar of vintage equipment reproductions in software. It has a permanent home in my virtual effects arsenal.”
– Richard Chycki (Rush, Aerosmith, Dream Theater)
“I’ve been using the AMS RMX16 since the mid 80s. It’s indispensable to nearly every project I have worked on. Having the plug-in on the UAD platform gives me the same sound without compromise.”
– Mick Guzauski (Daft Punk, Mariah Carey, Eric Clapton)
“During the 80s the AMS RMX16 was the go-to reverb for many record producers, including myself. Now with the UAD plug-in, you will be creating your own classic reverbs in seconds.”
– Steve Levine (Culture Club, Beach Boys, Ziggy Marley)
“Anything that was used to make Thriller, and used by Quincy Jones and Bruce Swedien, is a no-brainer in my book. Now the RMX16 is back and better than ever as a UAD plug-in. Outstanding.”
– David Isaac (Marcus Miller, Luther Vandross, Eric Clapton)
“I've used the AMS RMX16 on every record I've made since the early 80s. I doubted if a plug-in could truly capture all the nuances of my very favorite digital reverb. I'm blown away with the result.”
– Ross Hogarth (Van Halen, Ziggy Marley, Motley Crue)
“I’m addicted to this plug-in. No other reverb sounds like an AMS RMX16. Such classic programs and the UAD version has all the depth and character of the original hardware.”
– Jeff Balding (Taylor Swift, The Eagles, Florida Georgia Line)Customer Reviews
E. Sedrick
December 5, 2024
Instant 80’s
Awesome recreation of an iconic reverb. Sounds fantastic, and doesn’t eat up too much space in the mix. Buy it, you’ll love...
Read MoreS. Saied
October 7, 2024
Another Great Plugin
I have a lot of reverb plugins but none are quite like this one. You can go from very tame and ambience type reverb to extreme. Very musical and pleasant to my ears.
Read MoreA. Pashka
June 15, 2024
80s resurgent
If you’re looking for that Peter Gabriel/dark 1980s sound, look no further. An absolute gem!
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Features
Modeled exactly after the original AMS RMX16 design and schematics under supervision of its original designer, Mark Crabtree
Fully endorsed by AMS Neve as the world’s only authentic emulation
Record and mix with the authentic AMS Neve RMX16 in use by top studios worldwide
Access 18 classic RMX16 Programs such as Ambience, Room, Hall, and Plate reverbs, as well as Delay, Echo, Chorus, Nonlinear, Reverse, Image and Freeze effects
Exclusive plug-in-only features include Dry/Wet Mix, Wet Solo, and easy click-and-type editing of controls
Mix with Artist Presets from Kevin Killen, Chuck Zwicky, Alex Aldi, Darrell Thorp, and more
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Customer Reviews
AMS RMX16 Expanded Digital Reverb
E. Sedrick
Instant 80’s
Awesome recreation of an iconic reverb. Sounds fantastic, and doesn’t eat up too much space in the mix. Buy it, you’ll love it!
S. Saied
Another Great Plugin
I have a lot of reverb plugins but none are quite like this one. You can go from very tame and ambience type reverb to extreme. Very musical and pleasant to my ears.
R. Géza
Füst
Zokogva sírsz, olyan!
A. Pashka
80s resurgent
If you’re looking for that Peter Gabriel/dark 1980s sound, look no further. An absolute gem!
s. ayton
Fun but $
There’s a heap of great free verbs that do this but a nice drunk Friday night splurge if you feel you deserve it. Has the vibe of the original from what I remember but for 349 you can get some great hardware verbs with similar vibe from Sony, Ensoniq, TC and Lexicon so choose wisely. Many clients you may be trying to impress won’t even know what the AMS was so there’s that too. The Lexicon 224 can trump it most everywhere and you can use any number of free IR reverbs to do this but if you like the vibe and are a preset person you might find it useful. The interface is restrictive and clumsy but that was the style at the time.
M. Sesek
Instant 80' vibe
Wide and deep. Excellent presets. Must have!!
J. Eddington
Golden
Love it, my new go to
F. Hasan
Must have reverb!
although i already had Capitol Chambers and EMT140 this one is blow my mind!
A. Dahlback
Longing for this as a native!
You really get the feeling of a luxury studio 40 years ago. Dream reverb... But UAD needs to revamp the GUI and create a native version. It will take the plugin world by storm.
R. Studio
Classic!
Great for percussion.
M. Verblakt
Amazing
Classic sounding FX. Sounds good on any track.
M. Verblakt
Amazing
Classic sounding FX. Sounds good on any track.
J. Mateo
Brings you back in time
This thing sounds so old school and so classic that no matter what I do I can't just smile and remember all the records my parent's and I would listen to growing up when I put this on a track
G. Schwab
One of the best plugins for reverb/room
This plugin sounds fantastic! The control of the parameters is simple, clear and very effective. One of the best plugins for reverb! Highly recommended!
Z. Abresch
Lush reverb with an outdated interface
I love the sounds I get from this plugin but the interface is so hopelessly analog. Once you use it a bit it's actually pretty straightforward but it takes me a minute every time I insert it to get situated. A little goes a long way and I thought it was horrible until I figured out that "wet solo" is engaged on some presets.
M. Hunt
Lovely
Aftyer trying to decide which verb to get between this and hitsville. I ultimately decided on thgis one. Great old school vibe that is still relevant today. Yeah it does that 80's thing which I love but it's much more than that. Great charachter verb for sure.
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Amazing!!!
A dream come true to have this type of reverb at home. Sounds great!!! The nonlinear stuff is Gold!!! Thanks UA!!!
E. FerrerR. White
RMX 16 REVERB SOUNDS LIKE THE REAL THING.
Amazing emulation!!
k. zarider
It sounds killer
So I’ve tried on snare and percussion so far and works like a charm. It’s the 80z vibe and the gated verb sounds insane
T. Parks
Very Musical Reverb
I tested this plugin and it sounds great. I own a lot of different types of reverb plugins and I must say, I think this is one of the best, if not the best one I've heard. I find it to be very musical.
