Introducing ValhallaFutureVerb
We are happy to announce the release of our latest plugin, ValhallaFutureVerb™.
8 Natural Reverb Modes
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).
12 Powerful Echo Modes
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.
Echo->Reverb or Reverb->Echo, Your Choice
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.
New Sonic Colors
The Color control is a high level setting for the basic tonality, as found in ValhallaVintageVerb. Bright is useful for bright reverbs, Neutral keeps the reverb high frequencies in a physically realistic range, Dark adds a steep 8 kHz high cut filter, and Studio features a steep low cut at 600 Hz and a steep high cut at 10 kHz. The Color control also changes the GUI colors for instant visual feedback that corresponds to the sonic changes.
Simple GUI: Less Is More
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. These controls are very interactive, and have been designed for maximum sonic control with minimal complexity.
We’ve 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 celebrate).
As always, our GUIs are self documenting. Move your mouse over a control, and the tooltip will appear in the bottom of the GUI.
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.
ValhallaFutureVerb: Available NOW!
We’ve been working on this plugin for 8 years, and the future is FINALLY here! Head on over to the ValhallaFutureVerb page to listen to sound examples, download a demo and purchase the product. Check out our blog posts on FutureVerb to learn more about the controls and the unique reverb and echo modes. And as always, thank you for your support!
