Altiverb 8 New Features: Are You Ready for This?
Altiverb 8 stands as a beacon of innovation and acoustic perfection in the audio industry, and if you don’t know about it, please start here. This powerful convolution reverb tool from Audio Ease has revolutionized the way we perceive sound space. In a universe where authenticity is key, Altiverb 8 stands as the essential ally, capturing the essence of the most iconic acoustic environments. Today we will talk in depth about the key features of version 8.
Why is it important? This new version introduces a host of features that not only preserve functionality but incorporate innovations that will transform the way the big boys, the sound professionals, approach their projects. With an extensive set of impulse responses and intuitive controls, it gives users the ability to fine-tune the reverb to suit their specific needs. From the Decay control to the Brightness parameter, each element has been designed to provide an unparalleled sound design experience.
New Size, Brightness, Attack, and Pre Delay parameters offer further shaping of the effect, allowing users to fine-tune every aspect of the reverb. The inclusion of a four-band EQ, for example, as well as the ability to synchronize the pre-delay time with the tempo of the host application provide even more detailed and versatile control over the sound.
Altiverb is also distinguished by its innovative sampling technology rather than relying exclusively on DSP algorithms. Its extensive sample-based library recreates acoustic spaces with unprecedented quality, lending unique authenticity to recordings. Altiverb 8 not only improves the interface with a sleeker scalable version and faster load times but also optimizes the patch library for less and less stumbling navigation. The XL version of Altiverb 8 extends support for Apple Silicon M1 and M2 chips as well as Dolby Atmos to 9.1.6 input and output channels, offering additional features such as per-channel output metering, mono pan tracking, and an extensive Dolby Atmos-compatible impulse response library. With new realistic spaces and an IR creation tool, Altiverb 8 redefines the sound design experience, highlighting most impulse responses with a true center channel for LCR reverbs and Dolby Atmos support for exceptional surround quality in the XL version.
This tool comes in two versions: Regular and XL. The Regular version supports both mono and stereo inputs, while the XL version can handle channel layouts from mono to 9.1.6. This flexibility ensures that Altiverb 8 is suitable for a variety of configurations and applications.
With support from Dolby Atmos, Altiverb has taken a step forward in sound immersion, updating its extensive library of impulse responses with additional recordings to deliver immersive experiences in a wide range of spaces, from studios to vehicles and even industrial venues. The redesigned navigation system makes searching for and loading impulse responses faster and more efficient. The new IR tool allows users to create their impulse responses, further expanding the creative possibilities and customizing the listening experience.
Similarly, Altiverb 8 has taken a significant leap forward in terms of compatibility, offering native support for Apple Silicon processors and a VST3 version. This broad compatibility ensures that Altiverb 8 integrates seamlessly into a variety of production environments, from Ableton Live to Cubase to Digital Performer. In addition, full compatibility with Altiverb 7 eases the transition for existing users.
It is available now for $545 (499 €) for the Regular version and $925 (849 €) for the XL version. While it may be considered a significant investment, the quality and features of Altiverb 8 make it an essential tool for those seeking to achieve acoustic perfection in their sound design projects. With its broad compatibility and intuitive design, Altiverb 8 is positioned as the essential companion on the sound designer’s journey to new sonic horizons.
Altiverb, Audio Ease’s award-winning convolutional reverb plug-in, is further consolidated with version 8, marking a milestone in the evolution of sound design. With features that expand creative possibilities, Altiverb 8 presents itself as a sonic canvas that transports your audio to settings ranging from the majesty of the New York Opera House to the peculiarity of the swamp in a World War I trench.
Altiverb’s richness lies in its extensive library of impulse responses, captured in iconic locations around the world. From Wembley Stadium in London to orchestral recording studios on the East and West coasts of the U.S., each space offers unparalleled authenticity. With version 8, Altiverb embraces immersive formats such as Dolby Atmos, further enriching the designer’s sonic palette.
The revamped navigation system makes it easier to find and load impulse responses, while the IR tool opens the door to creating custom responses. Altiverb 8 is not only a reflection of the sound world, but also a tool for custom shaping it. Compatibility with Apple Silicon processors and popular DAWs ensures seamless integration.
In terms of variety, Altiverb 8 is not limited to conventional spaces. From concert halls to bathrooms to vehicles, the diversity of impulse responses allows you to explore unexplored sonic territories. This aural journey is complemented by an extensive collection of classic reverb rigs and echo chambers, providing users with a full palette of tools to recreate iconic sounds.
Altiverb 8 is more than an add-on, it is an open door to sonic creativity. With its intelligent features and precise controls, it redefines the way we perceive and manipulate reverberation.
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