Nugen Audio develops a tool that evokes different real acoustic spaces

Nugen Audio At IBC 2025, it will present its innovative Reverb Map, a web platform for outdoor sound professionals, field recording technicians, sound effects artists and broadcast crews who want to incorporate real reverb into their projects.

Inspired by the brand's Paragon and Paragon ST reverb plug-ins, developed from a wide variety of reverbs recorded in real spaces, the interactive map highlights places around the world known for their unusual acoustic characteristics. From historic tombs and cavernous concert halls to extravagant modern structures and hidden urban gems, Nugen's reverb map is a useful resource for audio professionals.

Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe, product specialist at Nugen Audio, who also works as a musician and audio engineer, says that "whether you're looking for a physical location for the production of a documentary or simply want to explore new sonic textures, the Reverb map allows you to plan your recordings in some of the most fascinating spaces," says Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe, product specialist at Nugen Audio, who also works as a musician and audio engineer. "In a world where artificial intelligence dominates all content creation, being able to still access to real audio sources to enhance a project certainly has creative benefits.

Available for free through the Nugen Audio website, Reverb Map offers a creative springboard for professionals looking for real-world reverb profiles to use during field capture or sonic experimentation, and is perfect for post-production applications. The map serves as a reference tool to enrich immersive workflows and location-based audio planning.

“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,” he says. Sophie Guest, Marketing Director at Nugen Audio. "By combining our Paragon reverb technology with Reverb Map's catalog of real spaces, we offer a unique tool that helps audio professionals go beyond generic presets. Whether it's recreating cinematic footsteps 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 acoustically iconic venues such as the Sydney Opera House in Australia, the Boston Symphony Hall in the United States, and St. Paul's Cathedral in England, along with some lesser-known venues such as the TANK Center in the United States, the Echo Cave in South Africa, and the Teufelsberg spy station in Germany. Locations span six continents, offering a wide selection of sonic possibilities for global productions. This tool includes an interactive map that provides detailed information about each location.