Voxengo Deconvolver Mac: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you looking to create realistic reverb effects using the Voxengo Deconvolver software? Look no further! This article will walk you through the entire process of creating test tones, deconvolving them using Voxengo Deconvolver, and then loading the resulting IR files into an audio editor.

First things first, load your impulse(s) into Waves IR (or SIR, Pristine Space, or whatever reverb plugin you use). If you didn't normalize the files during the Deconvolver process, now is a good time to do so. You may need to experiment with different lengths of the IR file to achieve the desired result. Be careful not to make it too short, which could damage the reverb tail, or too long, which would waste CPU resources.

Next, load the resulting IR WAV files into an audio editor and carefully trim the silence from the start and end. Set the required bit depth for your impulses and make sure to tick 'Reversed Technique' if the test tone used fades. Then, hit 'Process' to generate the final IR file.

To use Deconvolver, load your recordings along with the appropriate test tones. If you want to create multiple versions of the same recording, you can do so by using different mics or speaker positions. Make sure to name the files accordingly so you can keep track of which test tone was used for each recording.

Play your test tones into the room while recording the mics, and don't press stop too quickly after each test tone has finished. You need to record some 'silence' after each test tone to capture the reverb properly. Set up a stereo pair of mics at the other end of the room (or in the middle, or wherever you think would sound good for a conventional recording).

For the best results, set up your speaker in the room you wish to sample and generate a few test tones of different lengths, including some with fades for the 'reversed' technique. Finally, use Deconvolver to generate the test tones.

If you're on a Mac, you can grab the Voxengo Deconvolver app from here (you can use it for free if you're happy only deconvolving 3 files per session, or buy it for $40). With these steps and some practice, you'll be well on your way to creating realistic reverb effects using the Voxengo Deconvolver software.

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