What Is Convolution Reverb?

What Is Convolution Reverb?

Convolution Reverb is a creative device for bringing new space to your sounds – a sample-based reverb suite with hundreds of impulse responses from real-world spaces and world-class hardware. Included in Live 11 Suite.

How does a convolution reverb work?

A Convolution Reverb consists of a recorded sample (called an Impulse Response or "IR") of an acoustic space to excitation from a signal such as a sweep tone, starter gun, or snare drum crack, and the effect on the space of that signal after it has been removed and usably transformed by the convolution processor.

Is convolution reverb any good?

Convolution reverb is an extremely realistic-sounding and useful way to recreate specific acoustic environments. Because of this, convolution effects have become a go-to in audio post production, allowing engineers to place sound effects and dialogue in a sonic environment that is stunningly convincing.

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