Luminance v2 shimmer reverb plugin interface by Sinevibes

Luminance v2: Shimmer Reverb Plugin by Sinevibes Free Download

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Luminance v2 is a shimmer reverb plugin from Sinevibes that creates acoustic space simulations whose reverberation tail gradually pitch-shifts upward or downward. It is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

Luminance v2 focuses on the shimmer reverb effect, where the reverb tail is pitch-shifted as it decays. The developer builds it on an 8x8 feedback delay network with a built-in granular pitch shifter, which lets the effect follow the melodic content of the input. Sinevibes describes the result as a background layer with organic depth and a wide stereo field. The plugin runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit form and includes a trial.

Best for

Shimmer reverb pads
Ambient string textures
Melodic background layers
Expansive stereo reverb
Dreamy vocal effects

Developer: Sinevibes
Category: Reverbs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Shimmer reverb with upward or downward pitch-shifted tail
8x8 feedback delay network reverb engine
Built-in granular pitch shifter
Two-pole low-pass filter for shimmer shaping
Sine generator for time scale modulation
Additional pre-delay stage
Lag filters for click-free parameter changes
Mono and stereo channel configurations
Built-in preset management
Window scaling up to 200%

03In depth

Sound Engine and Shimmer Character

The reverb core is an 8x8 feedback delay network with spline interpolation and a smoothly variable time scale. A granular pitch shifter and a two-pole low-pass filter shape the shimmer, and an additional pre-delay stage sets the space before the effect begins.

A sine generator modulates the time scale with alternating-polarity routing. Lag filters on the continuous parameters are meant to keep adjustments smooth and free of clicks. Luminance supports mono to mono, mono to stereo and stereo to stereo channel configurations.

Interface and Preset Management

The interface uses colour-coded graphic elements. Each parameter has a consistent name, mapping, value and unit in both the graphic interface and host control and automation. Built-in preset management lets you save and recall settings, and the window scales up to 200 percent.

Luminance is suited to producers who want a pitch-shifting reverb for pads, strings and melodic material in a DAW session.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Sinevibes
Type	Plugin
Category	Reverb
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Luminance v2?

Luminance v2 is a shimmer reverb plugin by Sinevibes. It pitch-shifts the reverberation tail upward or downward as it decays.

Which formats and operating systems does Luminance v2 support?

Luminance v2 is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit form only.

What do I need to run Luminance v2?

On macOS, it requires macOS 10.9 or later on an Intel or M1 Apple processor. On Windows, it requires Windows 8.1 or later on an x86 PC processor, with AAX and VST3 support listed for Windows.