RO-140 is a vintage plate reverb from Black Rooster Audio that models six plate units, one of which is based on the EMT 140 hardware reverberator.
RO-140 at a glance
| Developer | Black Rooster Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Reverb |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.9 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 1 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €48.59 |
What RO-140 does
Black Rooster Audio physically modelled six plate units rather than a single one, so the plugin covers several of the plate characters the developer has captured.
The developer distinguishes between capturing the sound of sought-after hardware classics and building a new sound on the same plate approach. Producers can therefore use the plugin to mimic a classic plate or to shape a sound of their own. Queries for an RO-140 torrent or magnet link, an RO-140 keygen, and a working serial key for RO-140 are common among people looking for the release.
Key features
- Six modelled plate units. Black Rooster Audio physically modelled six separate plate units, so the plate character can be chosen from more than one hardware-based sound.
- Classic hardware reference. One of the modelled references is the EMT 140, a hardware plate reverberator that the developer uses as a point of comparison with modern digital reverbs.
- Plate simulation approach. The simulation is built around how the physical plate behaves, which the developer presents as the basis for the sound feel users can capture.
- Room emulation origin. The developer describes plate reverb as originally intended to emulate reverberant rooms, and the plugin is organised around the later plate sound instead.
- Custom sound creation. Beyond capturing a hardware plate, the developer says the plugin can be used to create a sound of its own on the same plate model.
RO-140 compared with similar plugins
Rev PLATE-140 from Arturia is an effects reverb for Windows and macOS in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats, so it has no VST3 build, unlike RO-140.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RO-140 | Black Rooster Audio | Reverb | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
| Rev PLATE-140 | Arturia | Reverb | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| EMT® 140 Classic Plate Reverberator | Universal Audio | Reverb | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €82.31 (regular €147.76) |
| Radiance | Wave Alchemy | Reverb | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €22.81 (regular €68.43) |
| VREV-140 Vintage Plate Reverb | Fuse Audio Labs | Reverb | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €58.51 |
Price and availability
RO-140 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €48.59. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
RO-140 FAQ
Is there an RO-140 torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link copies of RO-140 circulate, and the release is commonly packaged as a .rar or .iso file.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for RO-140?
Keygen and serial key strings are often searched alongside RO-140, but the developer's own activation details are not covered here.
Where can I download RO-140 crack for free?
A crack and a free download are the terms most often paired with the RO-140 name, and the plugin is also listed in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX builds for Windows and macOS.