Product Detail
The Eventide ShimmerVerb is a remarkable audio plugin that combines a rich, lustrous reverb with parallel pitch shifters. This unique combination adds ethereal layers to any audio signal, creating a beautiful'shimmer' effect. Historically, producers used Eventide pitch - shifting hardware like the H910, H949, or H3000 along with a reverb to achieve this sound, popularized by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno on U2's The Unforgettable Fire. Now, it offers a modern, unified interface, perfect for adding dreamy ambiance to guitars, keys, synths, samples, and vocals. With features like infinite signal feedback, you can create cascading reverbs that fade into a unique sonic space. You can also fine - tune the feedback by specifying frequencies through the low/mid/high cross - over network. The ShimmerVerb stands out with its playable, performance - based parameters. 'The Ribbon' is an easy - to - program performance macro that lets you smoothly morph between two settings with a single control. Desktop users can use a MIDI keyboard and the modulation wheel to control it. Ribbon mappings are great for creating effects like Feedback swells and massive detuning. The HotSwitch allows you to quickly change parameter states within a preset, useful for altering octaves or adjusting the Mix. The Freeze button turns single voices, pads, or percussion into metallic'shimmer' textures. Key features include a unique reverb with parallel pitch - shifters on the reverb tail, easy pitch adjustment in perfect fourths, fifths, and octaves, MicroPitch tuning around perfect intervals, four - octave pitch shifting, delay of pitched signals up to one second or synced to your DAW's tempo, adjustable feedback, and more. It works on MacOS 10.9 Mavericks - 12 Monterey and Windows 8 - 11, requires an Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU, a free iLok account, and iLok License Manager. It comes in AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3 (64 - bit only) plugin formats, with native Apple Silicon compatibility for all except AAX.
Using the Eventide ShimmerVerb is a breeze. First, make sure your system meets the requirements - you need MacOS 10.9 to 12 or Windows 8 to 11, and an Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU. Also, set up your free iLok account and iLok License Manager. Once installed, you can start adding the plugin to your audio tracks in your DAW. For basic use, adjust the reverb and pitch - shifting settings to get the shimmer effect you want. If you want to use 'The Ribbon', it's easy to program. Just set two different parameter states and use one control to morph between them. If you have a MIDI keyboard, use the modulation wheel for more hands - on control. The HotSwitch is great for quickly changing settings during your performance. For example, if you want to change the octave or turn the pitch shifters on and off, just hit the HotSwitch. The Freeze button is fun too. When you press it, it takes the current audio and turns it into a smeared, metallic - sounding texture. When it comes to feedback, you can adjust how much of the delayed signal goes back into the reverb input. And use the low/mid/high cross - over network to control which frequencies are fed back. As for maintenance, keep your software up - to - date. Check the Eventide website regularly for updates. Also, make sure your iLok account is secure. And if you run into any issues, refer to the official documentation or reach out to Eventide's support team.
