ResoPlate is Reso Audio's physically modeled plate reverb that solves four metal plates in real time, with six metals, MIDI-driven plate motion, and sidechain response.
Plugin comparison
ResoPlate vs Valhalla Plate
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Valhalla Plate (Valhalla DSP) — effect from Valhalla DSP. Score 8.8/10, price $50, formats and comparisons.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | ResoPlate | Valhalla Plate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39 intro, then $59 | $50 |
| Dubspot Score | — | 8.8 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, Standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Physically modeled multi-plate reverb | — |
| Engine | Modal synthesis, four independent plates solved in real time | — |
| Materials | Six metals (steel reference, plus brass, copper, aluminum and more) | — |
| Performance | MIDI pitch bend and mod wheel drive plate motion | — |
| Sidechain | Envelope follower with Follow and Bloom controls | — |
| Metering | Live output spectrum analyzer | — |
| Formats | AU, VST3, standalone (macOS 11+); VST3, standalone (Windows 10+) | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | — | effect from Valhalla DSP |
| Developer | — | Valhalla DSP |
| Typical price | — | $50 |
| Primary job | — | focused effect work in modern sessions |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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