Soundtoys SpaceBlender 2 unveiled at NAMM 2026!
Reverb, Modulation, and Special FX
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Will there be an update to version 2 of the “ultimate space machine” one year after SpaceBlender was first leaked? Apparently so. Soundtoys officially unveiled SpaceBlender 2 to visitors at the NAMM Show 2026. Unfortunately, there is no official information yet about the sequel to the plugin. We’ll keep you posted!
All About Soundtoys SpaceBlender
SpaceBlender 2 & NAMM 2026
The plugin manufacturer posted a video on Instagram showing the further development of its SpaceBlender reverb plugin in version 2. This comes as a surprise, as version 1 was introduced in a similar manner as a beta version exactly one year ago. The video showcases the “Space Machine’s” additional granular and spectral functions, which allow for even more precise control over the sound of the reverb. Not only does it look spectacular for a plugin, it also sounds interesting.
Unfortunately, there is currently no additional information available about the new version. As always, however, we will keep you informed here as soon as we have more information.
Top Reverb Plugin as Freeware – Free Until May 22, 2025!
[01 May 2025] At NAMM 2025, Soundtoys presented SpaceBlender, another truly innovative reverb plugin that goes far beyond classic reverb effects. Instead of relying on typical reverb algorithms, SpaceBlender allows you to create entirely new, imaginary soundscapes. Inspired by the experimental tape looping techniques of ambient pioneers, SpaceBlender offers organic and vivid textures that dynamically evolve and creatively enrich music productions. It is now officially available – and for a limited time even free!
New Soundtoys Plugin Brings Unusual Reverb Effects to Your Studio
The central element of SpaceBlender is a unique spectral processing that not only expands sounds spatially, but also changes their timbre and amplitude shape. The interactive visualizer, which resembles a sonar display, allows you to control the behavior of the effect with great precision. The X-axis of the cursor lets you adjust the envelope, while the Y-axis controls the intensity of the effect. This is really fun because you can hear the reverb shaping live. Your sounds move through a defined time window ranging from 100 milliseconds to a full minute.
A special feature of SpaceBlender is the Warp function, which influences the pitch and speed of the sounds by changing the time parameters, similar to a classic tape echo. The Color knob provides a continuous change in tone character from bright to dark, creating a lively sound evolution over time. The Texture knob controls the density and diffusion of the sound, from sharp, individual delay taps to soft, expansive textures.
Create Soundscapes That Don’t Exist
SpaceBlender also includes deep modulation for chorus-like effects, whose intensity can be easily adjusted with the Mod knob. Soundtoys has also built in a freeze function that captures sounds and plays them back in a modified, constantly evolving loop. This allows you to create very cool drone-like pads or background atmospheres.
Its ease of use, combined with the ability to create complex and unusual effects, makes SpaceBlender a very interesting and versatile tool for sound designers, musicians and producers. Best of all, SpaceBlender will be available free of charge until May 22, 2025, after which it will be available for purchase at regular price.
Price and Specifications
Soundtoys SpaceBlender is now available for free download here on the manufacturer’s website. You should start the download (or even better, register the plugin in your Soundtoys account) by May 22, 2025. After this date, the software effect will cost $99.00.
The plugin runs on macOS 12 or higher (including Apple Silicon support) and Windows 10 or higher as AAX, VST, VST3 and AU in 64-bit. Several presets are included.
More information
- Website at Soundtoys
- More about Soundtoys
NAMM News 2025: Just a New Reverb Plugin or Much More?
[24 January 2025] At the 2025 NAMM Show, software developer Soundtoys is showing off a new effects plugin called SpaceBlender. This reverb plugin is probably still in the alpha/beta phase, but it works surprisingly well enough to be presented live and in real time in Anaheim.
Soundtoys SpaceBlender?
Unfortunately, there is no further information about the new plugin from Soundtoys called “Imaginary Space Machine”, so we can only speculate about what we can look forward to. The software is supposed to be ready for release soon. We are very excited! The following video will give you a first impression.
This early version of SpaceBlender shows a few controls like Time, Color, Texture, Mod, Mix, Warp, Sync and Freeze. At first glance it looks like a coloring reverb effect. But it could be something more granular. You never know with these developers!
Maybe the plugin’s effect amount can be modulated with the mouse via the GUI? At least the people at the NAMM show seem to be very enthusiastic. Hopefully we will find out soon. We will keep our eyes open and inform you here as soon as we know more.
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3 responses to “Soundtoys SpaceBlender 2 unveiled at NAMM 2026!”
Hopefully they have finally started including options to resize the plugin window (as it’s not 2010 anymore). I used to use Soundtoys all the time but changed to Melda just because I can’t really see what I’m doing on a 4k screen with Soundtoys plugins.
This looks interesting though so could be a gateway back to me using at least one of their plugins again 🙂
I registered spaceblender before April 25th but it doesn’t work.
Soundtoys plugins still look like they’re made in 2005