So, what are your favorite Convolution IRs(reverb)?

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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

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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.

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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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Is there one that loads/saves multiple format IRs
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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.
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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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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... )

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My favorite IR libraries are "Samplicity M7" and "Big Gee's Lexicon 480L".

Both free and awesome to me!
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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.

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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"
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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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realmarco 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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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.
Enthusiastic second to this choice.

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Where do people rank the Max for Live Impulse Response Pro reverb?

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tunca wrote:My favorite IR libraries are "Samplicity M7" and "Big Gee's Lexicon 480L".

Both free and awesome to me!
Got to check these out.

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