Valhalla DSP has announced the release of ValhallaFutureVerb, a new new reverb/echo plugin for macOS and Windows:
VallhallaFutureVerb is the product of 8 years of research and development. Our goal was to create reverb algorithms that have a natural, transparent sound, without the metallic artifacts of prior digital algorithmic designs. We wanted reverbs that were realistic at ALL decay settings, from super short rooms to giant halls and cathedrals. The reverbs should sound good without any modulation, and still sound epic and lush when modulated. The results of all this hard work: 8 natural, clear sounding Reverb Modes, covering the staples (Room, Chamber, Plate, Hall, Cathedral) as well as the weird and wonderful (Space, Frozen, Nonlin).
ValhallaFutureVerb has the cleanest reverb algorithms we've ever heard. Maybe TOO clean. So we've added the option to add texture and coloration with a simple yet powerful echo section. The 12 Echo Modes range from clean predelays (Modern), through character-filled echoes (Tape, Digital, Analog, LoFi), and onwards to lush detuned and pitch shifted delays and reverse delays. Tempo sync is available, as well as feedback and adjustable drive. The new Spread control morphs the simple stereo echos into complex 4 or 8-delay feedback delay networks, where the delay taps are spread out in time. This can be used to create multitap sounds, or richly textured reverbs with the addition of feedback.
Features:
The Reverb Mode control switches between 8 unique reverberation algorithms:
- Room.
- Chamber.
- Plate.
- Hall.
- Cathedral.
- Space.
- Frozen.
- Nonlin.
The Echo Mode control is a high-level control that allows you to switch between different echo and delay options:
- Modern.
- Tape.
- Digital.
- Analog.
- Detune.
- Reverse.
- ReverseOctUp.
- ReverseOctDown.
- ReverseOctUpDown.
- Sparkle.
- Swarm.
- LoFi.
The Color Mode is used to switch between several equalization and high frequency decay profiles:
- Bright.
- Neutral.
- Dark.
- Studio.
The Color Mode also changes the colors of the GUI.
The Routing button can be used to control the order of the delay and reverb. Combined with the independent level controls for echo and reverb, the results range from standard reverbs with predelay, through 60s style tape-delayed plate and chamber reverbs, all the way to lush space reverbs with adjustable amounts of pitch shifting shimmer.
The Echo and Reverb sections share some basic yet powerful controls: Mix (overall wet/dry mix, with a handy mix lock button) and Width, Mod Rate and Depth, and Low and High EQ.
Valhalla DSP expanded the usability of FutureVerb with previous/next arrows for reverb mode, delay mode, color, and presets. This makes it very easy to navigate through the various options without clicking on a pull down menu (the pull down menu is still available for those who want it).
Valhalla DSP concludes:
We're happiest about the controls we've left out. The goal of ValhallaFutureVerb was to have as few parameters as possible, and make those parameters powerful. The result is a simple interface that is easy to navigate, so you can dial in your sounds quickly and get back to making music.
Pricing & Availability
ValhallaFutureVerb is available now for macOS and Windows in VST2, VST3, AU and AAX plugin formats for $50.
