So, what are your favorite Convolution IRs(reverb)?
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 28 posts since 2 Jul, 2016
Man, there are millions out there, and although I am having a lot of fun going through them, I wanted to get community feedback.
I Love Daniel Lanois in particular, but anything off the beaten path , unique , im gonna dig
I Love Daniel Lanois in particular, but anything off the beaten path , unique , im gonna dig
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- KVRist
- 384 posts since 15 Jan, 2003
My favorite convolution reverbs are EastWest Quantum Leap Spaces and Overloud REmatrix.
EWQL Spaces is a fixed library convolution reverb VST with limited parameters for modification (HP/LP filters, Pre-delay). However, the provided content is solid and more varied than usually stated on forums and reviews.
In terms of adjustable parameters and expandability, Overloud REmatrix is the complete opposite to EWQL Spaces. The provided content is also solid, but there are so many ways to create your own libraries from the provided IRs that truly increase the value of this VST. Also, users can load their own IRs and Overloud also sells IR expansions for REmatrix to increase the available content. The IR expansions cover a lot of sonic territory. I own all of IR expansions for REmatrix and do not regret it.
If possible, I would demo both of the aforementioned convolution reverbs to verify if they work for you.
EWQL Spaces is a fixed library convolution reverb VST with limited parameters for modification (HP/LP filters, Pre-delay). However, the provided content is solid and more varied than usually stated on forums and reviews.
In terms of adjustable parameters and expandability, Overloud REmatrix is the complete opposite to EWQL Spaces. The provided content is also solid, but there are so many ways to create your own libraries from the provided IRs that truly increase the value of this VST. Also, users can load their own IRs and Overloud also sells IR expansions for REmatrix to increase the available content. The IR expansions cover a lot of sonic territory. I own all of IR expansions for REmatrix and do not regret it.
If possible, I would demo both of the aforementioned convolution reverbs to verify if they work for you.
- KVRAF
- 4757 posts since 25 Jan, 2014 from The End of The World as We Knowit
Well, Zynaptiq specifically says that its Adaptiverb gives the Daniel Lanois sound, but start with this: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=107337
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- Banned
- 581 posts since 25 Jun, 2003 from Seattle
Is there one that loads/saves multiple format IRs
And the beat goes on...
- KVRAF
- 4757 posts since 25 Jan, 2014 from The End of The World as We Knowit
Reverberate 2, and it's the best quality/price value with fantastic sound!
Melda is simpler (wav, aiff only) with a bigger UI and good for experimental IR. You can convert IR formats in many audio editors.
Melda is simpler (wav, aiff only) with a bigger UI and good for experimental IR. You can convert IR formats in many audio editors.
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- KVRAF
- 2677 posts since 20 Jun, 2012
Waves IR1 for the sole reason that it is the only convulsion reverb I own. It's flexible enough, sounds good and has a great IR library. Also got it pretty cheap. It covers all my IR reverb needs and I have never felt I need to own another convulsion reverb even though there's probably newer and better ones out there.
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- KVRAF
- 6241 posts since 25 May, 2002 from Bobo-dioulasso\BF__Geneva/CH
If you allow me,
i'd say that the ability to give any added value to the so to say, exotic impulse responses are good to have at your fingertips because even if it perhaps isn't such a very popular technique, it's a peculiar area that cannot be rivaled by any other types of process
I think there's still some uncharted territories to explore by tweaking convolution units on these purposes, especially concidering it's the only area in where this technology is second to none
For instance you can get very warm harmonisations using comb filter delay lines,. but IRs might offer a far more wider palette of nuances if you know how to create your own Impulse responses on that purpose...
Concerning the so to say mainstream use, i think that all included effects that doesn't disnature ("dénaturer") the original IR too much (Parametric eQ, up or down transpositions, envelope parameters, eventually hi-quality time-stretch algoritms)
I, for one (if not may ones) would use convolution reverbs only for adding sparse colours into a mix with unusual Impulse ( iron bathroom, thin can, djembe, etc..., and my own sympathetic oriented, custom made IRs as some other exotic IRs) or very well defined short reverbs "snapshots2 (the small room presets of Sound Designer, for instance)
to conclude and to answer directly to the OP's question : i'd say that my favourite convolution reverb is still to come, in regard to the features i'd need to increase relevant flexibility to the IRs i'm trying to create from scatch, this for my own use, ( but... )
i'd say that the ability to give any added value to the so to say, exotic impulse responses are good to have at your fingertips because even if it perhaps isn't such a very popular technique, it's a peculiar area that cannot be rivaled by any other types of process
I think there's still some uncharted territories to explore by tweaking convolution units on these purposes, especially concidering it's the only area in where this technology is second to none
For instance you can get very warm harmonisations using comb filter delay lines,. but IRs might offer a far more wider palette of nuances if you know how to create your own Impulse responses on that purpose...
Concerning the so to say mainstream use, i think that all included effects that doesn't disnature ("dénaturer") the original IR too much (Parametric eQ, up or down transpositions, envelope parameters, eventually hi-quality time-stretch algoritms)
I, for one (if not may ones) would use convolution reverbs only for adding sparse colours into a mix with unusual Impulse ( iron bathroom, thin can, djembe, etc..., and my own sympathetic oriented, custom made IRs as some other exotic IRs) or very well defined short reverbs "snapshots2 (the small room presets of Sound Designer, for instance)
to conclude and to answer directly to the OP's question : i'd say that my favourite convolution reverb is still to come, in regard to the features i'd need to increase relevant flexibility to the IRs i'm trying to create from scatch, this for my own use, ( but... )
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- KVRist
- 474 posts since 26 Mar, 2015
My favorite IR libraries are "Samplicity M7" and "Big Gee's Lexicon 480L".
Both free and awesome to me!
Both free and awesome to me!
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- KVRist
- 251 posts since 7 Feb, 2017
My experience with editing and making FIR reverbs is that you have more precise control over how segments of the reverb sound in time. However, if you ascribe to what constitutes reverb (direct-early-late tail), only the direct to early components need this level of surgery in order to achieve definition in the shape of the space; the late tail tends towards more stochastic processes of which can be more efficiently modeled via recursive formulations such as IIRs.
- KVRian
- 1325 posts since 17 Aug, 2012 from Old Zealand
These are a little unusual: http://www.diegostocco.com/rhythmic-convolutions-2/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek_ugqI7Qf8
Or this guy: https://floaudio.bandcamp.com
Lots of different ones and many are "Name Your Price"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek_ugqI7Qf8
Or this guy: https://floaudio.bandcamp.com
Lots of different ones and many are "Name Your Price"
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- Waaaaahhh
- 2224 posts since 30 Jul, 2001 from montreal, quebec,canada
most Convo reverbs need to do File>open>find foider>select>load .wav
and u have to do that everytime u want to switch
i use this to quickly cycle through IRs
https://www.liquidsonics.com/software/reverberate-cm/
you just point your folder and u click on the Gui the bottom left arrows
this feature is essential, more Convo reverb should have this
and u have to do that everytime u want to switch
i use this to quickly cycle through IRs
https://www.liquidsonics.com/software/reverberate-cm/
you just point your folder and u click on the Gui the bottom left arrows
this feature is essential, more Convo reverb should have this
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https://soundcloud.com/realmarco
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- KVRAF
- 6241 posts since 25 May, 2002 from Bobo-dioulasso\BF__Geneva/CH
indeedrealmarco wrote:most Convo reverbs need to do File>open>find foider>select>load .wav
and u have to do that everytime u want to switch
i use this to quickly cycle through IRs
https://www.liquidsonics.com/software/reverberate-cm/
you just point your folder and u click on the Gui the bottom left arrows
this feature is essential, more Convo reverb should have this
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- KVRAF
- 1662 posts since 11 Nov, 2009 from Northern CA
Enthusiastic second to this choice.Michael L wrote:Reverberate 2, and it's the best quality/price value with fantastic sound!
Melda is simpler (wav, aiff only) with a bigger UI and good for experimental IR. You can convert IR formats in many audio editors.