Nugen Audio’s Reverb Map is a web-based platform for location sound professionals, field recordists, Foley artists and audio broadcast teams looking to incorporate real reverberation into their projects. Inspired by the Paragon and Paragon ST reverb plug-ins, the interactive map highlights locations across the globe that are known for having unusual acoustic characteristics – from historic tombs and cavernous concert halls to quirky modern structures and hidden urban gems.
‘Whether you’re scouting a physical location for documentary production, or simply want to explore new sonic textures, the Reverb Map lets you plan your recordings around some of the most fascinating spaces,’ says Nugen Audio Product Specialist, Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe. ‘In a world where AI dominates all content creation, being able to access true audio sources to enhance a project definitely has its creative benefits.’
Available free of charge through the Nugen Audio website, the Reverb Map targets professionals seeking real-world reverberation profiles to use during field capture, or sound experimentation, and is well suited to postproduction applications.
‘As someone who works closely with the creative audio community, I’ve seen how Foley artists and sound designers are constantly looking for ways to bring more authenticity and depth to their work,’ says Nugen Audio CMO, Sophie Guest. ‘By pairing our Paragon reverb technology with the Reverb Map’s catalog of real-world spaces, we’re offering a unique tool that helps audio professionals go beyond generic presets. Whether you’re recreating a cinematic footstep in an echoing crypt or designing otherworldly textures from a disused radar station, there’s something powerful about working with acoustics that actually exist.’
The collection includes noted acoustical landmarks including the Sydney Opera House in Australia, Boston Symphony Hall in the US and St Paul’s Cathedral in England, alongside lesser-known spaces like the Tank Center in the US, Echo Cave in South Africa and Teufelsberg Spy Station in Germany. Locations span six continents, offering a wide selection of sonic possibilities for global productions.
The Nugen Reverb Map can be accessed free of charge on the company website when signing for the company newsletter. Anyone who signs up for the map will also have access to free two-week trials of Nugen’s range of plug-ins.