Waves IR-Live Convolution Reverb

Waves IR-Live Convolution Reverb - For Live Performance | Studio-Grade Spatial Emulation, Zero-Latency Convolution Reverb Born for the Stage

Convolution Reverb technology, with its extraordinary ability to capture the acoustic characteristics of real physical spaces, has long been the top choice for creating realistic spatial ambiences in the studio. Now, Waves brings this cutting-edge technology to the live stage. Introducing Waves IR-Live, a convolution reverb plugin designed specifically for live performance environments. It combines the superior performance of ultra-low latency, a streamlined interface built for quick operation, responsive multi-touch support, and an astonishingly vast library of impulse responses to completely revolutionize how you think about spatial effects in live mixing.

Waves IR-Live inherits the core sound engine of the acclaimed Waves IR1 plugin, ensuring unparalleled audio quality and realism. This means you can now instantly impart the characteristics of over 2,000 world-class acoustic spaces onto any live venue. Whether you want to recreate the majestic grandeur of a top-tier opera house or simulate the energetic, raw atmosphere of a punk rock club, IR-Live makes it effortless. This powerful live performance tool is the secret weapon for every FOH (Front of House) and monitor engineer, allowing you to precisely dial in studio-grade perfect spatial reverb in time-critical show situations, delivering an immersive auditory feast for the audience. Say goodbye to synthetic-sounding reverbs and embrace authenticity; this is the ultimate form of a low-latency plugin, bringing real-world impulse responses to your fingertips.

Core Advantages & Use Cases

Ultra-Low Latency Designed for Live
In live performance, latency is the sound engineer's greatest enemy. IR-Live's core architecture is built for near-zero latency, ensuring that the reverb effect you add is perfectly synchronized with the original dry signal, without creating any audible delay or phase issues, keeping vocals and instruments clear, tight, and impactful.

Studio-Grade, Authentic Acoustic Spaces
Powered by the same sound engine as the flagship IR1, every reverb in IR-Live comes from precise sampling of real physical spaces. From the Sydney Opera House to a small jazz bar, the detail, depth, and realism of its sound are far beyond what traditional algorithmic reverbs can achieve, significantly enhancing the overall quality and professionalism of your mix.

Vast and Diverse Impulse Response Library (IR Library)
Includes over 2,000 meticulously sampled impulse response files, covering almost every conceivable type of space. This includes world-renowned concert halls, theaters, churches, stadiums, clubs, and various unique outdoor and effects spaces, providing endless possibilities for your creativity.

Streamlined, Touch-Optimized Interface
The user interface of IR-Live has been carefully streamlined for fast-paced live operation. All key parameters are clearly visible, and it fully supports multi-touch, allowing you to make adjustments in the most intuitive way on touchscreens or integrated consoles, responding instantly to any changes on stage.

High Performance and Low CPU Usage
We understand that the stability of a live mixing system is crucial. While delivering exceptional sound quality, IR-Live has also been deeply optimized for CPU performance, ensuring it runs smoothly even in complex multi-track mixing environments without placing an extra burden on your system.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
• Channel Formats: Mono-to-Mono, Mono-to-Stereo, Stereo-to-Stereo
• Latency: Ultra-low latency design, specific value depends on sample rate, optimized for real-time processing
• Plugin Formats: VST3, AU, AAX Native
• Compatibility:
  • Supports all major DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) and host software.
  • Compatible with live digital mixing consoles that support VST/AU/AAX plugins, such as Avid VENUE S6L, Yamaha RIVAGE PM series, Behringer X32/WING (requires a corresponding host computer), etc.
• System Requirements (Mac):
  • Operating System: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 / Apple M1 or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
  • Screen Resolution: 1280x1024 minimum (1920x1080 recommended)
• System Requirements (Windows):
  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-Core or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
  • Screen Resolution: 1280x1024 minimum (1920x1080 recommended)