SuperPlate vs Valhalla Room

Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.

Effect

SuperPlate

Soundtoys · $149

8.7
Great
Effect

Valhalla Room

Valhalla DSP · $50

8.8
Great

Which should you buy?

On the Dubspot Score, Valhalla Room comes out ahead (8.8). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.

Specs compared

SuperPlateValhalla Room
Price$149$50
Dubspot Score8.78.8
FormatsVST2, VST3, AU, AAXVST2.4, VST3, AU, AAX
TypeElectromechanical plate reverb emulationTrue stereo algorithmic room / hall reverb
Plate stylesEMT 140, EMT 240 (goldfoil), Audicon, Stocktronics RX4000, EcoPlate III
PreampsTube, Solid-State, Clean
ExtrasInfinite decay, pre-delay, modulation, auto-decay ducking, full EQ
IncludesLittle Plate
FormatsAAX Native/AudioSuite, VST2, VST3, AU (64-bit)VST2.4, VST3, AAX (Win/Mac); AU (Mac); 64-bit
SystemmacOS 10.15+; Windows 10+ (not ARM Windows)
Version5.5 family
Algorithms12 original reverberation modes (including Dark modes)
Price$50 USD
PlatformsWindows and macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon)
Design focusNatural rooms, halls, and precise spaces

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