Lexicon Pantheon

Several people have stated they think BREVERB has some similarities in sound to the Lexicon Pantheon plugin that came with Sonar 8. At the time I didn't find much use for Pantheon, feeling it was often too "metallic" and too susceptible to being taken over by sibilance in vocal tracks. 

I've since learned more about how to use it and like Pantheon on strings and pianos where I want "lush" reverb. Vocals too if I put a de-esser in-line before the reverb.

But I still haven't fallen in love with it like some have, so I'm wondering. What instruments/styles do you really like Pantheon on? For those that love Pantheon and have X2 how different/similar does BREVERB feel to you?

Hoping you guys can jumpstart me a bit in using these reverbs more effectively. 

I've used a lot more of the UAD reverbs lately (EMT 140, EMT250, Dreamverb, Realverb, etc. Haven't sprung for the Lexicon 224 yet as budget for music gear is tighter now.) I'm hoping that with the Pantheon and BREVERB I may fill that "space" without buying the 224 UAD. 

Peace,

Tunes

I installed the Lexicon Pantheon from my 8.5 disks, works fine in SONAR X1 64bit. It is a 64bit DX effect.

Is there acquick way of installing psntheon o a new comp? 
I have an older machine with pantheon on it..
Can i just copy the file and register the dxi on my newer setup?

Dont want to install old sonars ..

Put your Sonar 8 disk in and use "Custom" or "advanced", whatever it is called.
deselect everything except for the desired vst plugins/pantheon. 
The pantheon will be the only box checked for the entire install.
After the installation is complete you will have a stray Sonar 8 folder in the Cakewalk folder that can be manually deleted.
I had just gone through this procedure a few weeks ago while playing with win 8.

scook and others....., thanks for the great "reminder" I had forgotten all about Pantheon.

scook


You do not have to perform a complete SONAR install, use the custom install option and select what you want to install. I guess you could try to copy the dll & chm into the shared plugins directory and run regsvr32 (is there a different 64 bit version of this I have never added anything by hand) but I used the 8.5 installer.

Another long-time Pantheon fan here...  though I always used the surround version since it's not as "in our face" and seems to be blend better, even with the same general settings.
 

Always been puzzled by all the love the Pathenon gets. I could never make it even remotely usable (unlike Sonitus Reverb, which I still use sometimes, even with all my $$$ of verb plugs). 

Grainy, tinny and weird are words I would use to describe the core sound quality of the Panthenon.

But a lot of people I have great respect for have made it work for them so go figure!!

I used to love pantheon for the more extreme fx in conjuntion with chopping and delay effects,It used to really pull it all together in a lush way compared to my other reverbs.

Personally I never cared for the Pantheon / Lexicon sound for the same reason you list - it sounds metallic even with careful settings. I used to have TC Electronic hardware reverb that was beautiful and versatile, but I have found that Sonitus and Perfect Space are adequate replacements. Too many of the same type of effect is a diminishing return to me. I think Cakewalk has gone crazy with add on effects and I personally have no interest in Broverb, especially if it sounds like Pantheon. My suggestion is to find a couple reverbs you like and stick with those rather than having too many - but do what works for you in the end.

Haven't tried Valhalla yet. So far I've found the UAD collection I have so far has gotten me most of what I look for in reverbs (EMT 140, EMT 250, Dreamverb, Realverb Pro.)

I'll have to check out Valhalla, though. I hear nothing but amazing things.

Peace,

Tunes

I found the Lexicon Pantheon reverb to be a great quick utility reverb when tracking or roughing out mixes. I can't tell you how many tracks it stayed on through to the final mix. 

I'm missing it in X1 and think I'll got back to my Sonar 8 discs and grab the .dll as some have suggested. I'm also a big fan of the the Audio Damage ADverb in the same way. 

tunekicker


Haven't tried Valhalla yet. So far I've found the UAD collection I have so far has gotten me most of what I look for in reverbs (EMT 140, EMT 250, Dreamverb, Realverb Pro.)

I'll have to check out Valhalla, though. I hear nothing but amazing things.

Peace,

Tunes

I had tried Valhala Room demo and I like it cause it sound great, lots of preset, very versatile and best of all the price is only 50 bucks. It is a very small download and you should try it. I almost bought it but before I took the plunge Cakewalk announced the X2 with Breverb included and you can guess where my money goes.