Reverb

ValhallaShimmer

by Valhalla DSP

A paid algorithmic reverb from Valhalla DSP with a pitch shifter in the feedback path, designed for very large, evolving reverb sounds.

Type
Reverb
Pricing
Paid
Platforms
macOS, Windows
Formats
VST2, VST3, AU, AAX

Before you buy

Pricing model
Paid[1]
Runs on
macOS, Windows No Linux version listed.
Logic Pro
AU version listed for macOS
Other formats
VST2, VST3, AAX

We don't list prices: they change often. Check the manufacturer for current pricing. Requirements below are as the manufacturer states them.

Documented features

  • Pitch shifting inside the reverb feedback path, with Single, Dual, SingleReverse, DualReverse and Bypass shift modes.[1]
  • Valhalla documents the classic shimmer sound as a Shift of +12 semitones with Feedback at 0.5 or higher.[1]
  • Reverb modes: Mono, Small Stereo, Medium Stereo and Big Stereo.[1]
  • Feedback, Diffusion and Size controls shape the attack, sustain and decay of the reverb.[1]
  • Bright and Dark colour modes; Dark applies a steep roll-off above roughly 10 kHz.[1]
  • Smoothed controls to avoid clicks when changing or automating settings.[1]

Specifications

Pitch shift modes5[1]
Reverb modes4[1]
Current version1.3.0 (Mac) / 1.2.2 (Windows)[1]

Compatibility

macOSOS X 10.9 through macOS Tahoe; Intel and Apple Silicon (M1 to M5)[1]
WindowsWindows 7/8/10/11[1]
Plug-in formats
  • VST2
  • VST3
  • AU
  • AAX
[1]

64-bit. AU is macOS only.

Sources

Every fact on this page links to one of these manufacturer sources. Nothing here comes from hands-on testing.

  1. Valhalla Shimmer: Pitchshifting Reverb Plugin, Valhalla DSP. Accessed .Manufacturer product page · supports 13 facts on this page