It basically turns the impulse backwards so it builds up instead of dying down, commonly referred to as "Inverse" reverb. In this section, you can also switch to a Reverse reverb sound for the sake of special effects or rhythmic enhancements. I did find it odd that the Reverb Time knob uses circular mouse control(drag in a circle to change) while the rest of the interface uses linear mouse control(drag straight up and down). Or you can adjust the Size of your space, which changes room modes and the width of the reflections to simulate a different sized room than the impulse was designed for. You can adjust the length(Time) of your reverb, which basically changes the length of the tail. This is cool because it allows you to change the environment instantly, which is very helpful in creative sound editing and post production. You assign the current settings in Altiverb to any of the 40 preset buttons for instant recall without browsing or using menus. Going beyond presets, you can also save Automation Presets. Things such as your Early Reflection and Equalizer settings are saved in a preset. While loading impulses in the browser gives you a new space, presets give you a new space along with the recall of all other settings throughout Altiverb. You can also load presets from a dropdown menu. We'll cover the impulses themselves shortly. You'll find a large selection of impulses, including several different impulses per space with different stage positions, listening angles, etc.
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You'll find all spaces organized by type, such as "Churches", "Operas and Theaters", and "Scoring Stages". Loading impulses can be done using the browser window(with a choice of two font sizes). The library installer is current as of the time you downloaded it, and new impulses that are added regularly can be added manually. I didn't notice any issues during installation, and the library was found right away when loading for the first time. Authorization works the same as any other Pace protected plug-in.
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Installation is pretty simple, running two installers(one for the plug-in, and one for the library). Sample rates up to 96kHz are available in the regular version, and up to 384kHz in the XL version.Īltiverb gives you a choice of iLok dongle authorization or Pace challenge/response. If you go the XL route, you also get any configuration up to 5.1 surround. On Windows, you'll find VST, RTAS, and Audio Suite versions.Īltiverb comes in true stereo, with options for every configuration you may need such as mono to mono, mono to stereo, and stereo to stereo.
Altiverb 7 reviews mac#
On Mac, there is VST, RTAS, Audio Unit, MAS, and Audio Suite, with the addition of TDM in the XL version(TDM is Mac only). Can I Run It?Īltiverb is available for virtually any system or configuration you may have. You’ll quickly find that this reputation is well deserved. So when I got the chance to review what is widely known to be one of the best convolution reverbs around, there wasn’t a second thought. The cost, though high, will be well justified. You won't find this selection of impulses anywhere else, period. If you have to pick one convolution reverb, and you want the best, look no further.
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Best impulse library ANYWHERE, more impulses added every month, lots of tweaking options, low on CPUĮxternal impulses need scanned first, could use more gear, not cheap