Cryptid Audio Mothman is a $59 intro Windows tape space echo and aura reverb. Repeats and tails bloom on held notes and let noise fade. VST3, 14-day trial.
Plugin comparison
Cryptid Audio Mothman vs Valhalla Delay
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
9.0Essential
Valhalla Delay (Valhalla DSP) — multi-mode delay at $50. Score 9.0/10, price $50, formats and comparisons.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Valhalla Delay comes out ahead (9.0). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Cryptid Audio Mothman | Valhalla Delay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59 intro / $79 | $50 |
| Dubspot Score | — | 9.0 |
| Formats | VST3, standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Tape space echo + aura reverb | — |
| Echo | RE-201-style, synced or free, wow and flutter | — |
| Reverb | Aura reverb with Clarity, Sub Bloom, Lure, Wake | — |
| Movement | Chorus and barber-pole drift | — |
| Formats | VST3, standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows 10/11, 64-bit | — |
| Mac / AU | Roadmap, no date | — |
| License | Keyfile, no iLok | — |
| Trial | 14 days, full-featured | — |
| Product type | — | multi-mode delay at $50 |
| Developer | — | Valhalla DSP |
| Typical price | — | $50 |
| Primary job | — | tape/digital/BBD-style echoes |
| Catalog status | — | Current as of 2026 |
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