Valhalla DSP Valhalla Shimmer v1.3.0 MacOSX

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ValhallaShimmer is an algorithmic reverb designed for BIG sounds, from concert halls to the Taj Mahal to the Halls of Valhalla. At its core, ValhallaShimmer 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 1.3.0 (Mac)
VST3
macOS Big Sur/Monterey/Ventura compatibility
Signed & notarized Mac & Windows installers
Intel/M1 native Mac builds
M1/M2 Native AAX





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