Any thoughts on the Eventide SP2016 reverb?

[SparkySpark]

Have used it now on a couple of projects and can only confirm that vocals sit very well in the mix. It really doesn't matter if the reverb tail is long or short - it just won't smear!

For me, Zynapiq Adaptiverb comes to mind, as both reverbs are so clear and "un-muddingly".

A question: do you prefer the Vintage or the Modern settings? I tend to go for Modern every time, since I like clarity in my music, rather than warmth.

[Hermetech Mastering]

I usually prefer the vintage here, maybe 80% of the time, I like the slightly darker sound/shorter tails, blends even better with the source.

[sqigls]

i tend to agree with you there

[Calenberger]

Have you already compered it to Valhalla Vintage?

[Hermetech Mastering]

Doesn't sound anything like any of the algorithms in Valhalla Vintage Verb (see my previous posts).

[sqigls]

vintage verb is resonant, pretty much always needs EQing
this one fits.
Andy super Saiyan any time now feel free.

[Harry_HH]

In a word: excellent, one of the best ambient machines.

[sqigls]

since the plugin came out i've been almost habitually going straight for the modern algorithms, but lately i've managed to force myself to smell the roses, and like Gregg [Hermetech Mastering] said - the darker sound often best suits the drumkit, or buss or whatever... if there's one thing for which i use the SP2016 habitually it's for techno/dub chord/stabs... more often than not this verb works wonders.
fanboy oUT!

[Daimonicon]

I usually prefer the vintage here, maybe 80% of the time, I like the slightly darker sound/shorter tails, blends even better with the source.

I say it depends on what I want to acomplish. But it's great to have two alternatives to choose from.