Peavey releases ReValver 4 Amp Modeling Software

19th August 2014 - KVR Audio News

Peavey has announced the release of ReValver 4, a major new version of its amp modeling software. Redesigned from the ground up, ReValver 4 contains amp modeling capabilities that capture the characteristics of real tube amplifiers. It runs as Stand Alone or as an AAX/VST or AU plug-in on Mac OS X or Windows.

Peavey has updated and improved the modeling engine in ReValver 4. It also incorporates a GUI and UX redesign and the ability to run on a Windows tablet, plus other high-level features including GIG mode, ACT (Audio Cloning Technology) and RIR 2 cabinet modeling.

Based on feedback from the extensive ReValver user community, the application's redesign has been done so to improve user experience and workflow. The GUI now separates pedal board, amps/cabs and effects into their own views, thus minimizing the amount of vertical scrolling needed to navigate the application.

GIG mode further expands ReValver's power as a live performance solution by allowing the user to load 8 presets into memory and seamlessly switch between them. The presets can also be assigned to MIDI controller switches. In addition, another primary consideration of the GUI and UX redesign was to make ReValver 4 the ideal solution for amp modeling on Windows tablets. As a result, the combination of ReValver 4, an audio interface, and a Windows tablet makes the "perfect live performance rig".

Peavey's ReValver 4 also features ACT (Audio Cloning Technology) modules that allow the user to mold and shape the guitar sound at both the input (before amp modeling) and output (after modeling). At the input, ACT turns ReValver into an instrument modeler by altering the incoming guitar signal to mimic the sound and characteristics of other instruments, such as acoustics, folk instruments, and even other electric guitar and pickup combinations. At the output, ACT allows the user to load presets that sculpt the signal to fit in a recording mix or mimic the sonic characteristics of famous guitar rigs.

With improved Impulse Responses, ReValver 4's RIR 2 feature gives the user independent control of speaker configuration, microphone, and mic placement, allowing for almost endless tone shaping options. Also, the electrical features or the cabinet that alter the response of the amp have been captured, allowing for even greater realism and dynamics. The new Pedal Board feature provides a familiar environment to build and edit an effects chain before the amplifier whilst the effects rack sits post amp for all your delay, reverb and modulation needs.

ReValver 4 also comes with the introduction of the Amp Store, allowing users to purchase new amps, stompboxes, effects, and ACT content through in-app purchases. Users can begin with downloading ReValver 4 which is free (included modules listed below) and then simply purchase the additional content they desire.

ReValver 4 supports the AAX plug-in format for Pro Tools running as a 64-bit plug-in. As always, the software can also be used as a stand-alone virtual amplifier.

ReValver 4 Producer Pack - $99.99

Includes:

Over $250 of modules.
Redesigned ReValver 4 engine.
Improved tone, GUI / UI.
More in depth tweaking of modules.
Dual signal chains for multiple rigs.
All equivalent amp/stomp/effects/RIR Cab modules from III.V (listed below).
RIR 2 Cabinet Module plus 21 included cabs and all mics (over 650 combinations).
World Wide Verb, "Again" Delay, Käften Noise Gate, Square Phase, Digital/Analog Flanger Modules.
Input and Output Modules including ACT (Audio Cloning Technology), Noise Gate, Tuner, Compressor, Parametric EQs, Multiple Chains Blending/Panning, VU Meter with Input Normalisation.
Additional ACT Content (S-Caster and LP Standard Bundles).
Pedal Board for Stomp Boxes.
GIG Mode for seamless rig switching via MIDI.
AAX Plug in support (along with VST/AU and Stand Alone Operation).
Access to the Amp Store for an ever growing selection of new modules, cabinets and ACT Content.

ReValver MK III.V Owners Upgrade to Producer Pack - $49.99

Included modules:
Amps/Cabs - Peavey 6505, Peavey 6505+, Herr Demon, Basic 100, Fox AC30, BluesMaker '62, Budda Superdrive 18 II, Budda Superdrive V-20, Michael ACM 900, Redhot AD30TC, Peavey Classic 30, Peavey Triple XXX II, Peavey Masterpiece 50, Peavey 3120, Flathill Dual, Peavey Sensation 20, Peavey ValveKing MKII, Custom Lite 20W, RIR 2 Cabinet Modeler (including: 1960A 4x12, 430A 4x12, 6505 4x12, 6505 Prototype 4x12, Bluesmaker 2x12 open back, Budda 1x12 open back, Budda V-20 1x12 open back, California Twin 2x12, Classic 30 1x12 open back, Classic 4x12, Delta Blues 1x15, Delta Blues 2x10, Flathill 4x12, Fox AC30 2x12 open back, Jarnmalm 4x12 (with 4 speaker positions), Redhot PPC212, Redhot PPC 412, Sensation 20 1x12 open back, ValveKing 1x12 combo, ValveKing 4x12 (with four speaker positions) Windsor 4x12 straight), RIR Cabinet Modeler (including over 700 IRs), RIR2 Lite Cabinet Modeler.

Stomps/Effects/Tools:
C-verb, Chorus CE2, Analog Flanger, PRESSOR, Lite Green, Tremolo, Digital Flanger, M104 Analog Delay, Treble Booster, Audio Stream Splitter, Square-Phase, Käften, Slammer compressor, Greener TS808, C-verb Lite, Sher'ff, 3rd party plugin (VST, AU), World-Wide-Verb, Budda Budwah, Wham., Again Delay.

Input/Output Modules and ACT Content:
VU Meters, Noisegate, Tuner, Multiple Chains, Parametric EQ, Compressor, ACT Input (including: LP Std, S-Caster, Peavey HP Signature Select, Peavey JD Omniac bundles, Nylon and Takemine Tasters), ACT Output (including: 4 x Output Profiles)

ReValver 4 Modules included for Free:

ValveKing and Custom Lite Amp Modules.
RIR 2 Lite Cabinet Modeling Module (3 x cabs, 3 x mics, multiple mic positions).
Lite Green and Tremolo Stomp Boxes.
C-verb Lite Effects Module.
Audio Stream splitter.
ACT Content (1 x Acoustic Bundle, 2 x Electric Pickup Bundles, 4 x Output presets).
Access to the Amp Store for an ever growing selection of new modules, cabinets and ACT Content.

Amp Store Pricing: