ToneBoosters has released IsoneSurround, a free 5.1 multi-channel surround sound loudspeaker setup including environment simulation – right from your headphones. All other ToneBoosters plug-ins have been updated to version 1.8.

TB IsoneSurround targets multimedia enthusiasts using headphones. It can be used on stereo content (simulating a virtual stereo loudspeaker setup) and 6-channel (5.1) multi-channel surround content (simulating a full surround experience). Besides binaural source simulation, the plug-in also includes four different listening environments to optimally match the environment to the audio material.

TB IsoneSurround is the perfect extension for any multimedia player that supports VST plug-ins. Experience full surround-sound when watching movies using headphones.

Please note that TB IsoneSurround does not perform any internal stereo-to-surround upmixing. Stereo input will be reproduced on a virtual stereo sound set; multi-channel input will be reproduced on a virtual 5.1 sound set.

Features:

• Low-latency processing (511 samples).
• Support of all sampling rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz.
• Mastering-grade integrated peak limiter to prevent clipping artifacts.
• Four different virtual environments (Movie theater, home cinema, audiophile, live concert).
• Customizable distance.
• Based on the VST 2.4 specification to allow compatibility with virtually all host programs.
• Available for Windows, Windows x64 and Mac OS X Universal Binary as a VST effect plug-in.

Changes in ToneBoosters plug-ins v1.8:

• All plug-ins:
  • VU meter GUI fixes (peak values not always visible).
  • Performance improvements for intel-based Macs.
• XY Tool: Resolved bug of incorrect storage of linking and angle parameters.
• Ferox: Bug fix resulting in clicking artifacts for Cubase 6 on Mac.