Minimal Audio's $79 intro / $129 granular FX plugin with per-grain scale-lock, timeline sync, 350 presets, and an eight-effect rack.
Plugin comparison
Minimal Audio Lucid vs Valhalla FutureVerb
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
9.2Essential
Valhalla DSP's dual-engine reverb and granular delay in one $50 plugin — eight years in the making, and fast becoming an essential space designer.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Valhalla FutureVerb comes out ahead (9.2). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Minimal Audio Lucid | Valhalla FutureVerb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79 intro / $129 | $50 |
| Dubspot Score | — | 9.2 |
| Formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | — | Reverb + granular delay |
| Engines | — | Dual (reverb + echo) |
| Price | — | $50 |
| Released | — | 2025 |
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