Waves IR360 Convolution Reverb

Waves IR360 Convolution Reverb - Surround Convolution Reverb | Craft Immersive 5.1 Acoustic Spaces

As Immersive Audio becomes increasingly mainstream, creating a realistic and believable acoustic space for your film, music, or game projects is the key to success. The Waves IR360 Convolution Reverb is the ultimate solution born for this purpose. Based on the acclaimed IR1 engine, it is a top-tier convolution reverb effect designed specifically for 5.1 surround sound production. It comes with over 2,000 meticulously recorded 5.1 surround environmental impulses, from narrow stairwells to grand opera houses and vast stadiums, placing you right in the middle of the action with a single click.

While a traditional Algorithmic Reverb is like a beautiful oil painting, a convolution reverb is like a high-resolution "photograph" of a space, capturing every detail of sound wave reflections in a real environment. This is the core advantage of the Waves IR360. It not only provides unparalleled realism but also allows you to perfectly match the acoustic environment of on-location recordings during post-production. Simply capture the Impulse Response (IR) of the location, load it into the IR360, and seamlessly blend studio-recorded dialogue with the on-site ambient sound. Whether you are pursuing extreme realism or creating surreal sound designs, the IR360 is an indispensable creative tool.

Core Advantages & Applications

The Ultimate Realism of Convolution Technology
Unlike algorithmic simulations, convolution reverb recreates acoustic characteristics by capturing the Impulse Response (IR) of a real space. This means that every space provided by the IR360 is a precise "photograph" of a real-world acoustic environment, bringing unparalleled authenticity and immersion to your mix.

Massive 5.1 Surround Impulse Library
Includes over 2,000 spatial impulses meticulously recorded for 5.1 surround sound systems. The library covers everything from small rooms, churches, concert halls, opera houses, and stadiums to a variety of unique indoor and outdoor environments, providing the perfect acoustic solution for any scene.

Recreate the Classic Acoustics of World-Class Venues
Want your music to have the warm tone of Nashville's Ryman Auditorium or the grand spaciousness of Wembley Stadium? The IR360 includes IRs from numerous world-renowned venues, allowing you to access these legendary acoustic environments in your own studio without ever leaving it.

Perfect Environmental Matching for Post-Production
For film and TV post-production, blending ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) with on-location recordings is a significant challenge. With the IR360, you can easily capture the acoustic impulse of the shooting location and apply it to dubbed dialogue, achieving perfect environmental unity and dramatically improving production efficiency and realism.

Creative Sound Design Beyond Reality
The IR360 is not just for recreating reality. Its powerful and flexible editing tools allow you to "twist" and "morph" any spatial impulse. You can freely adjust the reverb's attack, decay curve, and length, transforming an ordinary space into a physical environment that exists only in your imagination, or even a futuristic alien soundscape.

Detailed Acoustic Perspective Adjustment
Within many of the built-in spatial impulses, the IR360 offers multiple acoustic perspective options. You can choose different audience seating positions or switch between various microphone polar patterns (such as omni, cardioid, etc.) to precisely control the sense of position and auditory experience of the sound in the space, adding more detail to the immersive experience.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Plugin Type:Convolution Reverb
• Supported Channel Formats: 5.1, 5.0, Stereo, Mono
• Sample Rate Support: Up to 96 kHz
• Latency: Processing latency depends on the length and settings of the selected Impulse Response
• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite
• Authorization: Online activation via Waves Central
• System Requirements (Mac): macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 (Intel / Apple Silicon supported)
• System Requirements (Windows): Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11