ArtsAcoustic still alive?

[bduffy]

The Arts Acoustic mystery…perhaps I’ll make a video about it…

Would be cool to see a deep dive video on this!

Good to know! I'll post a link when it's done.

Sorry for OffTopic; @bduffy - could you please try to PM me? Thanks!

EDIT: actually, it looks like I can't PM you—account is too new?

Shoot me an email at info [AT] palebluedot.ca

[Virteffx]

Their reverb still rocks.

[Krakatau]

Their reverb still rocks.

+1 ...really !!!

[bduffy]

Still the best algorithmic reverb, IMHO.

[blasterx]

Any news about AA?

[bduffy]

Any news about AA?

None at all!

[mcligge2]

Shop links are also dead now

[mcligge2]

Tai chi VST is a good replacement btw, i have found some settings that make it sound like the AAR. I am replacing this with the AAR i think, i do not want to work with abandonware anymore

[sqigls]

yes Tai Chi was my replacement also
good call

[bduffy]

Tai chi VST is a good replacement btw, i have found some settings that make it sound like the AAR. I am replacing this with the AAR i think, i do not want to work with abandonware anymore

I missed this one! A little pricey, but similar to AAR's cost.

The closest I've gotten to AAR is NI's Raum, so far. I'm going to try Tai Chi out!

[sqigls]

i actually bought Cinematic Rooms Pro also, can pay it off in installments.
between those 2 reverbs, i rarely need to use anything else.

[bduffy]

i actually bought Cinematic Rooms Pro also, can pay it off in installments.
between those 2 reverbs, i rarely need to use anything else.

You can’t go wrong with with Liquidsonics. I use VerbSuite Classics in almost every mix.

I’m loving Tai Chi so far. Not as rich as AAR, but pretty damn great. Amazing control.

I’ll check out Cinematic Rooms Pro as well Cheers!

[fgimian]

I haven't tried Tai Chi yet but heard great things about it! I personally feel that Relab's Sonsig Rev-A is one of the best AAR alternatives that I've tried thus far. It has a very rich and somoth modulation like AAR but also has the ability to get super bright and crispy like AAR (which Raum can't do). I find Sonsig Rev-A also has a little more depth than AAR but that's relatively subtle, especially in a mix.

I have used Sonsig in heaps of tracks and am always extremely happy with the result.

However, in saying that, Sonsig Rev-A doesn't offer the level of control AAR did, which is where maybe Tai Chi would be a better long-term fit if it sounds good.

Oh and don't forget ValhallaVintagVerb too, it is a workhorse of a reverb!

[bduffy]

I haven't tried Tai Chi yet but heard great things about it! I personally feel that Relab's Sonsig Rev-A is one of the best AAR alternatives that I've tried thus far. It has a very rich and somoth modulation like AAR but also has the ability to get super bright and crispy like AAR (which Raum can't do). I find Sonsig Rev-A also has a little more depth than AAR but that's relatively subtle, especially in a mix.

I have used Sonsig in heaps of tracks and am always extremely happy with the result.

However, in saying that, Sonsig Rev-A doesn't offer the level of control AAR did, which is where maybe Tai Chi would be a better long-term fit if it sounds good.

Oh and don't forget ValhallaVintagVerb too, it is a workhorse of a reverb!

I'm trying it out now...very, very good. There's no reason this couldn't be THE go-to reverb for mixing. Very flexible, smooth, and modulate-y.

I don't find it quite as rich as AAR, but I think it's probably a better all-around reverb. I have to test it more, but it's really good.

I forgot that I helped beta-test this sucker...I think I might have missed out on a free licenses, haha. Cheers!

[fgimian]

I haven't tried Tai Chi yet but heard great things about it! I personally feel that Relab's Sonsig Rev-A is one of the best AAR alternatives that I've tried thus far. It has a very rich and somoth modulation like AAR but also has the ability to get super bright and crispy like AAR (which Raum can't do). I find Sonsig Rev-A also has a little more depth than AAR but that's relatively subtle, especially in a mix.

I have used Sonsig in heaps of tracks and am always extremely happy with the result.

However, in saying that, Sonsig Rev-A doesn't offer the level of control AAR did, which is where maybe Tai Chi would be a better long-term fit if it sounds good.

Oh and don't forget ValhallaVintagVerb too, it is a workhorse of a reverb!

I'm trying it out now...very, very good. There's no reason this couldn't be THE go-to reverb for mixing. Very flexible, smooth, and modulate-y.

I don't find it quite as rich as AAR, but I think it's probably a better all-around reverb. I have to test it more, but it's really good.

I forgot that I helped beta-test this sucker...I think I might have missed out on a free licenses, haha. Cheers!

Assuming you find the modulation on AAR to be what makes it rich, try to dial up the modulation to 7 or higher as that adds another voice into the ensemble in Sonsig. AAR always felt very "thick" and dense no matter what I'd do, and indeed Sonsig is more airy by comparison. Personally I feel that this is a pro of Sonsig but that is naturally very subjective depending on what you are looking for.

Sonsig goes on sale for $49 from time to time so even if you didn't snag a license during beta testing (I've beta tested for Relab too funnily enough), it's still pretty cheap to buy.