Quantum Evolution - Quantec Yardstick 2402 Room Reverb Emulation

[Funkybot's Evil Twin]

Didn't see any discussion of this here on KVR (quoting from Gearspace). On sale for $75. Windows/Mac, VST3, AU, native Apple Silicon.

Quantum 2772 Evolution, a true stereo algorithmic reverb inspired by the legendary German Room Simulator and offered here for the first time as a plugin. Listen to audio demos and download a free trial here.

https://savantaudiolabs.com

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The Quantum 2772 Evolution reverb algorithm is fundamentally different from other reverb simulators in that it models the resonance of a space, resulting in incredible realism, depth, and dimension.



The Quantum 2772 Evolution is offered for the special introductory price of $74 and is compatible with all major DAWs supporting VST or AU. AAX Pro Tools support is forthcoming. Additionally, The Quantum 2772 Evolution features special presets emulating the original 1980s hardware, heard on thousands of legendary recordings ranging from Kate Bush to Peter Gabriel.

There are three principles that make the Quantum 2772 Evolution uniquely different than the vast majority of other reverb processors:

[*]Accurately modeled resonances of a space. Reverb simulators commonly use “ray tracing” within the time domain to attempt to provide the aural cues necessary for size, depth, and other factors. The Quantum 2772 Evolution takes a different approach by modeling the resonant modes and modal densities of a real room, providing the listener with psychoacoustical cues that help to create a true sense of space and depth.

[*]Unique, non-linear dynamic envelope. Most reverbs respond in a linearly static way to sound impulse stimuli, resulting in a rather predictable and two-dimensional sound. Because of its system of related, interconnected resonators, the Quantum 2772 Evolution is able to create a much more realistic envelope of sound in the attack phase by creating a non-linear system which models the complex resistance and inertia characteristics of a real room.

[*]Clear, un-modulated reverb. Most reverb simulators rely on modulation to avoid a buildup of harsh resonances within the soundfield which often results in unnatural time and pitch fluctuations. Because the Quantum 2772 Evolution embraces the natural interaction and build-up of well-coordinated resonances, it does not need to rely on any form of modulation, offering a degree of clarity, naturalness and pitch-stability not typically found in other reverbs.

Download a free trial and check out additional information here.
https://savantaudiolabs.com

Posted by Hans from Savant Audio Labs
www.savantaudiolabs.com

[savantaudio]

Hi everyone… Hans from Savant Audio here. Happy to answer any questions you might have regarding the Quantum Evolution.

[poshook]

Sounds pretty good to me

[Tj Shredder]

Hi everyone… Hans from Savant Audio here. Happy to answer any questions you might have regarding the Quantum Evolution.

I guess you model a Quantec, which one was the model?
The demos sound amazing…

[filulilu]

Hi everyone… Hans from Savant Audio here. Happy to answer any questions you might have regarding the Quantum Evolution.

I guess you model a Quantec, which one was the model?
The demos sound amazing…

It seems it is the 2402

[teilo]

Is anyone getting a weird warble on transients? Even on a piano, it's really bad.

[savantaudio]

Is anyone getting a weird warble on transients? Even on a piano, it's really bad.

Most likely bandwidth and RT High are set too high. Try reducing those for a more natural sound.

[teilo]

Is anyone getting a weird warble on transients? Even on a piano, it's really bad.

Most likely bandwidth and RT High are set too high. Try reducing those for a more natural sound.

No, that's not it. It barely matters what they are set at.

Upon further experimentation, I've discovered this thing is super sensitive to input levels. I swapped out Pianoteq 7 for Arturia Piano V3. The latter sounded fine. Comparing the two, the only different was input levels. V3 has a much lower signal output by default then Pianoteq, even when both are set to 0db. If I drop Pianoteq to -6db, the problem seems to go away.

Even when the input meters on Quantuum are no where near in the red, like at -18db, it distorts and warbles badly. I can't imagine this was true of the hardware. At least on piano material, Quantuum does not like to go above -30db.

[Funkybot's Evil Twin]

Just tried here on my Windows PC, using Arturia's Piano V3, and didn't get anything like that. My setup was Arturia V3 using the default preset, Quantum Evolution on a send, and then I played around with send levels from -12db up to +6db. Didn't notice anything I'd call a warble.

Possibly a Mac issue? Or maybe post some audio.

[savantaudio]

Is anyone getting a weird warble on transients? Even on a piano, it's really bad.

Most likely bandwidth and RT High are set too high. Try reducing those for a more natural sound.

No, that's not it. It barely matters what they are set at.

Upon further experimentation, I've discovered this thing is super sensitive to input levels. I swapped out Pianoteq 7 for Arturia Piano V3. The latter sounded fine. Comparing the two, the only different was input levels. V3 has a much lower signal output by default then Pianoteq, even when both are set to 0db. If I drop Pianoteq to -6db, the problem seems to go away.

Even when the input meters on Quantuum are no where near in the red, like at -18db, it distorts and warbles badly. I can't imagine this was true of the hardware. At least on piano material, Quantuum does not like to go above -30db.

That’s really odd… would love to hear an audio bounce if possible. We have a fair number of units out there and haven’t heard anything like this. There is very high internal headroom in the Quantum so level shouldn’t be a problem. What is your DAW and OS? There isn’t any buffer/performance clipping going on right?

[Vortifex]

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[kritikon]

I'll have to go and have a listen. Used to have some IRs of a Yardstick...they were my fav IRs but lost them somewhere along the way. It's not iLok is it (before I waste any time checking it out)?

[beely]

No, it's not iLok.

[shkr]

This is an extraordinary reverb! Price is right, copy protection is excellent and most importantly the sound is superb!
As everyone I've got a lot of verbs but this thing is something else. Took me 5 mins to buy.
I encourage everyone to check this one out. It sounds so natural, transparent, just a sense of space. I have many lush and great reverbs but this baby sounds completely different and crazy good!

Let's support this guy

[Wrong Eq]

Is anyone getting a weird warble on transients? Even on a piano, it's really bad.

Most likely bandwidth and RT High are set too high. Try reducing those for a more natural sound.

No, that's not it. It barely matters what they are set at.

Upon further experimentation, I've discovered this thing is super sensitive to input levels. I swapped out Pianoteq 7 for Arturia Piano V3. The latter sounded fine. Comparing the two, the only different was input levels. V3 has a much lower signal output by default then Pianoteq, even when both are set to 0db. If I drop Pianoteq to -6db, the problem seems to go away.

Even when the input meters on Quantuum are no where near in the red, like at -18db, it distorts and warbles badly. I can't imagine this was true of the hardware. At least on piano material, Quantuum does not like to go above -30db.

What a nonsense.