Is Valhalla Vintage Verb Worth It

[Doria Vilcan]

Basedon the hall algorithms of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Huge spatial image, echo density that can be adjusted from very sparse to very dense, and lush chorusing modulation. Fairly "clean" tone, without converter coloration.

This generates DEEP and WIDE reverbs, with a slow attack, and more diffusion than the late 1980s algorithms that inspired it. The modulation uses internal delay randomization, to reduce metallic artifacts without the pitch change that can occur in the algorithms with chorused modulation.

DEEP and WIDE reverbs, with a slow attack, and more diffusion than the late 1980s algorithms that inspired it. Similar to Random Space, but with the delay randomization replaced with lush chorused modulation.

Inspired by a classic German digital reverberator from the 1970s. Discrete early reflections, a dense late reverb that rapidly builds in echo density, lush detuned modulation. Sanctuary incorporates the bit reduction and floating-point gain control used in the A/D and D/A convertors of the early digital hardware.

A fresh look at the Concert Hall algorithm, with the goal being to emulate the strange fixed point and convertor artifacts of early 1980s reverb hardware. Lusher and denser than the Concert Hall algorithm, with loads of warmth and grit on tap, for a roughly hewn beauty. Plug in your analog synth and send yourself into retro sci-fi heaven.

All the warm and gritty artifacts of Dirty Hall, applied to an old-school digital plate algorithm. High echo density, wide stereo image, and just the right amount of metallic sheen. Drums come alive when sent through Dirty Plate.

The complete opposite of Dirty Plate. Smooth decay at all settings, from short to near-eternal. Lush chorusing, with none of the metal found in Dirty Plate. The most transparent and naturalistic reverb in ValhallaVintageVerb. Crank up the Size parameter, and float off into space!

A smooth and transparent room reverb, in the Smooth Plate style. Useful for emulating the Room/Hall algorithms of late 1980s hardware, as well as getting clear reverberation with low amounts of coloration.

A chaotic take on the Concert Hall algorithm, with modulation and saturation artifacts inspired by classic tape echoes. Lush and warm, with subtle wow and flutter chorusing that adds depth without making your reverb seasick.

An updated version of an FV-1 algorithm created by Sean Costello in 2014. Long, clear decays, with ensemble modulation, and a realistic high frequency decay. Perfect for synths, vocals, and anything that needs a big open reverb.

Our take on a late 1970s chamber algorithm, with modern approaches to modulation and control over reverb decay. Lots of color and character. Great for very short room reverbs and ambiences, smooth vocal and acoustic chambers, and huge synth reverbs.

A new approach to the classic Concert Hall algorithm, with modifications for a smoother decay, less metallic sound, lusher modulation, and a more "vintage" tonality. Perfect for vintage digital hall sounds, but also works for small rooms and shorter reverbs, as well as huge ambient sounds.

The COLOR control dials in the tone color and sonic artifacts of each specific reverb era. The 1970s color model is dark and noisy with the potential for strange and random artifacts. The 1980s is still funky, but with a brighter sound. NOW is too digital, clean, and colorless. As you switch through the eras, the colors of your GUI change, too.

Replicates the reduced bandwidth of the earliest digital reverberators (10 kHz maximum output frequency). Downsampled internally to reproduce the artifacts of running at a lower sampling rate. The modulation is dark and noisy and can produce strange and random sidebands with sustained notes. This is intentional.

Full bandwidth/sampling rate, for a brighter sound than the 1970s. The modulation is still dark and noisy but will produce different artifacts than the 1970s mode as it is running at the full sampling rate.

I had previously been using different free reverb plugins to make 80s inspired music but a lot of them sounded too clean and modern. After buying vintage verb I fell in love with the sound of it. It makes even a really dry analog synth sound massive and smooth, It pushes it out into the stereo field. It works great on snares for that 80s punch and it shines on pads. An amazing plugin and worth having in a studio whether you are a beginner or professional.

If you want dark, rich-sounding reverbs this is the plugin to use. Absolutely stunning sound quality, whether you're using it for a light dash of reverb to give any instrument that special "mojo" or going crazy with 100% MIX settings for special FX purposes. This plugin will give you the "lonely clean guitar tone" used by Mikael Akerfeldt when used with the right settings and a PRS guitar. Such a wonderful sound! Valhalla rocks!

VVV cost only 50$ but the sound of it is really lovely. I use it in almost every project. This reverb gives depth and magic to patches you use it on. It gives you a "place" in which you can put your works and you know it will sound good. This is a must buy! 10/10

Usually went I'm using Kontakt The Grandeur Library. I would paired this reverb up with the modern setting. It amazing how this reverb just change the whole feeling coming out from the kontakt library itself especially empathizing on the clear notes.

"I've grown to love some of the custom programs I have been able to make with this plugin. What I love most is the user interface and it's minimalistic design. Being a person who worked for years on Lexicon 224, 480L and PCM 70 through 92, I can really appreciate how Sean Costello of Valhalla has found a way to make the Lexicon sound more ready, willing and able than it ever was. This software is fun!"

When someone asks me what reverb they should get, not matter if they're a new producer or someone who's been doing this for a long time, I will always recommend this. I own a plethora of other reverb plugins. I have the Reflektor, the Waves IR1, the Waves TrueVerb, the UAD Lexicon 224, and the UAD AMS RMX16. A majority of those reverbs cost hundreds of dollars, however this $50 plugin just continues to make me smile every time I load it up. This is always the first reverb I use in a project. For just about everything. Sometimes I take a break to use the RMX16 but this is the one for me.

Sean Costello has always been interested in the interaction between musicians and the academic and professional worlds.[3] He has co-written academic papers about reverberation, including a 2009 paper about using algorithmic reverberation with the Ambisonics system[4] and a paper about implementing a digital simulation of a spring reverb.[5]

ValhallaDSP was founded in 2009; Sean worked as an audio DSP designer and consultant for about a decade before founding his own company.[6] Before Valhalla DSP, Sean Costello had his first plugin work made public[7] when he provided four reverb algorithms for the Audio Damage EOS reverb plugin which was initially released in 2009;[8] one of those four algorithms was not available until 2017, when Audio Damage released EOS 2.[9][10]

Valhalla Room is a reverb plugin which mainly simulates the acoustics of realistic rooms and halls, although it can also be used for special effects. It has 12 different algorithms. ValhallaDSP says this reverb is best for "idealized room impressions".[13]

Valhalla Vintage Verb is a plugin with the sounds of various late 1970s and 1980s digital reverberators, including ones which sound like Lexicon[15] and EMT[16] reverbs. This plugin has been used song such as Hello and Water Under the Bridge by Adele,[17] as well as on Lana Del Rey's album "Lust for Life".[18]

ValhallaDSP says this reverb is best for the sound of "old school digital hardware reverbs".[13] One review feels that while it is excellent for getting the unreal larger than life sound of a classic Lexicon reverb, it does not work as a subtle reverb effect and is not a reverb for every occasion.[15]

ValhallaDSP says this reverb is best for the sound of "warm and dense reverbs of the 1960s and 70s".[13] Third party reviews of Valhalla Plate have been generally positive,[22][23] but one review pointed out that "it won't serve all needs", since it only simulates plates and small chambers, and does not emulate larger spaces.[24]

Valhalla Delay is a plugin which simulates the sounds of a number of vintage delays, including tape based delays (such as the sound of Roland Space Echo, Maestro Echoplex, or reel to reel based tape delay units), "bucket brigade" delays, 1980s digital delays, and delays with pitch shifting.[31] It features a "ghost" mode which combines delay with frequency shifting.[32]

Moving one from just messing around with synthesizers to actually recording something can be very gratifying. However, as most people who have done this will know, it also requires a lot of work to produce something that sounds halfway decent. Many people give up on ever producing anything they would feel comfortable sharing because it is so difficult to create something worthwhile. One of the things that often hamper a lot of of mixes is that the audio sounds very hollow or thin, which makes the song sound unnatural. This is actually something that can be addressed with reverb, which is something that a lot of producers consider to be the glue that holds mixes together. With the right reverb you can add depth to your songs and a fatness that is hard to capture any other way. Fortunately, thanks to DAWs and plug-ins, you don't need a professional studio to get the reverb just right. Instead, it is possible to use some of these great reverb plug-ins to enhance your tunes.

Hybrid Reverb is not a new plug-in, but it is one that has stood the test of time. It is also more than just a reverb plug-in as features a number of other effects, such as compression, delay, de-essing and more that can be used in conjunction with it to produce even better results. There's plenty of presets to get you started, but it is also easy enough to use once you get the hang of the interface. If you want a plug-in that can offer reverb all the way from vintage to natural, then H-Reverb is still a top contender. While not the cheapest option, it's definitely worth keeping an eye out for discounts.

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