Algorithmic pitch-shifting reverb built for huge, ethereal shimmer-style ambiences.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
Valhalla Shimmer vs FabFilter Pro-R 2 (2026)
Valhalla Shimmer is best for ethereal decay and pitch shifting soundscapes; FabFilter Pro-R 2 is best for natural mastering and mix reverb with musical, non-technical controls. Valhalla Shimmer starts at $50 one-time and FabFilter Pro-R 2 at $199 one-time.
Algorithmic reverb with musical Brightness/Character/Distance controls and Decay Rate EQ.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Valhalla Shimmer | FabFilter Pro-R 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | ethereal decay and pitch shifting soundscapes | natural mastering and mix reverb with musical, non-technical controls |
| Starting price | $50 one-time | $199 one-time |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | Pitch-shifting shimmer reverb engine, Mono/Small Stereo/Medium Stereo/Big Stereo modes, Smoothed, clickless real-time parameter control, Highly CPU-optimized algorithm, 64-bit VST2.4/VST3/AAX/AU | Musical controls: Brightness, Character, Distance, Decay Rate EQ for frequency-dependent decay, Vintage and Plate reverb algorithms, Dolby Atmos support up to 9.1.6, Impulse Response import and analysis |
| Developer | Valhalla DSP | FabFilter |
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Valhalla Shimmer starts at $50 one-time; FabFilter Pro-R 2 starts at $199 one-time.
Pitch-shifting shimmer reverb engine, Mono/Small Stereo/Medium Stereo/Big Stereo modes, Smoothed, clickless real-time parameter control, Highly CPU-optimized algorithm, 64-bit VST2.4/VST3/AAX/AU.
Musical controls: Brightness, Character, Distance, Decay Rate EQ for frequency-dependent decay, Vintage and Plate reverb algorithms, Dolby Atmos support up to 9.1.6, Impulse Response import and analysis.