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SIR Audio Tools SIR2

SIR Audio Tools SIR2

It’s not the most youthful member of the convolution reverb party, but it has stood the test of time thanks to a reasonable balance of customisation options, expansive features and a light CPU load. If you want to try it out, the first version is available free for Windows users.

4 out of 5

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LiquidSonics’ flagship convolution processor is filled to the brim with flexible features, offering a true stereo reverb signal using separate IRs for the left and right channels. Post-processing effects like chorus, delay and EQ (with LFOs) allow you to customise IRs even further.

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Audio Ease Altiverb 7

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