Poly Shimmer

Vexon PolyShimmer is a multi-layered shimmer reverb designed to turn space into harmony. Its four independent harmonic layers allow users to build musical intervals and full four-voice chords directly inside the effect. Each layer can be tuned up to ±24 semitones, enabling the creation of major/minor thirds, fifths, sevenths, octaves, or any custom interval. These intervals follow the input signal in real time, generating evolving harmonic trails that feel musical rather than mechanical.

Each layer features its own gain, boost, and bypass controls, so the harmonic balance of the shimmer can be sculpted with precision, whether adding a subtle upper octave or constructing a full chord, such as a D-minor-7 spread across the four layers. PolyShimmer's seven-voice granular pitch engine delivers smooth, artifact-free processing, while its hybrid algorithmic reverb adds depth, warmth and a cinematic sense of space.

The built-in reverse-delay engine introduces motion and texture, turning reverb tails into expressive, evolving atmospheres. Variable decay, damping, and independent high/low-pass filters allow detailed spectral shaping. An internal soft-limiter stabilizes dynamic peaks during extreme feedback settings.

PolyShimmer includes 20+ professionally designed presets and a streamlined navigation system for fast creative workflow. The OpenGL-accelerated interface is fully resizable and optimized for smooth performance across all major DAWs.

Key Features

• Musical Interval System — Tune each of the four shimmer layers independently (±24 semitones) to build musical intervals or full four-note chords (e.g., minor 7th, major 3rd, perfect 5th, octave).
• 4 Independent Shimmer Layers — Per-layer gain, boost and bypass for complete control over harmonic balance.
• 7-Voice Granular Pitch Engine — Smooth, organic pitch-shifting without metallic artifacts.
• Hybrid Algorithmic Reverb — Lush ambience with adjustable decay and damping.
• Spectral Shaping — Independent HPF/LPF for detailed tonal sculpting.
• Reverse-Delay Motion Engine — Adds cinematic reversed reflections and evolving movement.
• Feedback Processing — From subtle shimmer to infinite harmonic bloom.
• Input/Output Trim — ±24 dB gain staging with a built-in soft limiter.
• 20+ Artist Presets — From subtle ambience to expansive atmospheric textures.
• Resizable OpenGL UI — Smooth, modern interface optimized for all displays.
• Low CPU Usage — Efficient DSP design for large sessions.

Compatibility

Formats: VST3 / AU / Standalone
Platforms: macOS 12+ (Intel & Apple Silicon), Windows 10/11
Hosts: Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Reaper, Studio One & more.

Crafted in the United Kingdom by Vexon Audio.