- Publisher: Valhalla DSP
- Product: Valhalla Shimmer
- Version: 1.2.2.2 Incl Patched and Keygen-R2R
- Format: 64-BIT VST2.4/VST3/AAX
- Requirements: WINDOWS 7/8/10
Valhalla Shimmer VST is an algorithmic reverb designed for BIG sounds, from concert halls to the Taj Mahal to the Halls of Valhalla. At its core, Valhalla Shimmer is a high-quality reverberator, designed to produce a smooth decay, that is both dense and colorless. All of the sliders have been designed to be tweaked in real time and have a smoothed response to avoid clicks when changing settings or automating the controls. At the same time, the algorithm has been highly optimized, so you get a huge reverb sound without straining your CPU.
4 Reverb Modes: Mono / Small Stereo / Medium Stereo / Big Stereo
Modes allow you to dial in reverb decays of different sizes, ranging from smaller rooms to vast ambiances:
- By adjusting the Feedback, Diffusion, and Size controls, the attack, sustain and decay of the reverb signal can be fine-tuned.
- The modulation controls can be set to produce subtle mode thickening, glistening string ensemble-like decays, and the distinctive random modulation of the older Lexicon hall algorithms.
- Two tone controls and the Color Mode selector allow the timbre to be adjusted from bright and glistening to a more natural dark decay, similar to that produced by air absorption in large spaces.
5 Pitch Shift Modes:
- Single, where the feedback is shifted up or down by the Shift value.
- Dual, where the feedback is shifted both up and down (in parallel) by the Shift value.
- SingleReverse, where each grain is reversed before it is pitch-shifted. This results in a smoother pitch shifting sound than the Single mode.
- DualReverse. Similar to the Dual mode, but with reversed grains, for a smoother pitch shifting sound.
- Bypass, which turns off the pitch shifting (useful for “standard” reverb sounds).
By setting the Shift amount to +12 semitones, and the Feedback to 0.5 or greater, the classic Eno/Lanois “shimmer” sound is produced (learn more about that here, here, and here). A wide variety of other sounds can be created by the algorithm, ranging from spring-like reverbs to “reverse” reverbs, to glistening pitch-shifted pads that are usually associated with high-end hardware processors.
Most Recent Updates:
- Version 1.2.2 (Windows)
- Version 1.2.5 (Mac)
- VST3
- Signed & notarized Mac & Windows installers
- Intel/M1 native Mac builds