Wizoo has announced the release of WizooVerb W5. WizooVerb W5 takes the "realism and creative flexibility" of the WizooVerb W2 true stereo room emulator to the realm of full 5.1 surround sound.

Exclusive to WizooVerb W5, HDIR (High-Definition Impulse Response) refines the IR method of room modeling, greatly improving the resulting reverb quality. WizooVerb W5 includes full 5.1 surround sound source models from 25 world-class recording and performance venues around the world.

WizooVerb W5 also features Wizoo's proprietary A.I.R. algorithmic reverb technology that gives complete control over parameters such as tail delay, room size, ambience, density and color. A.I.R. gives users intimate control over their reverb sound, anything from subtle adjustments to creating surreal spaces.

WizooVerb W5 allows users to combine HDIR and A.I.R. technologies for early reflections and reverb tail which makes WizooVerb W5 very flexible.

WizooVerb W5 works on Windows XP and Mac OS X and can operate as standalone or as a plug-in as a VST effect. It carries an MSRP of US$449$ and M-Audio is the exclusive worldwide distributor.