There are two graphic menus where you can blend both room shapes and
materials...the actual construction materials of the room's walls. There are
also independent controls over equalization, timing and diffusion patterns as
well as the direct sound paths, early reflection and total reverberation
intensities. The range of adjustable room sizes goes from 0.5 meters (that's a
big shoe box) and 99 meters (an indoor football field). Once you have "designed"
your virtual room, you can morph, in real-time, between your new room and
another room preset.
System requirements are Mac computer, Pro-Tools v 4.3 or greater for the TDM
version, the RTAS version uses Pro-Tools LE 5.0 or better and for the MAS
versions, use Digital Performer V2.6, Performer 6.03 or greater and Audio Desk
1.01 or later.
RTAS
Real-Time AudioSuite (RTAS) is a format of audio plug-in developed by
Digidesign, currently Avid Technology for their Pro Tools LE and Pro Tools
M-Powered systems, although they can be run on Pro Tools HD and Pro Tools TDM
systems.
"In the context of Pro Tools, Native and RTAS are effectively the
same.
RTAS is the proprietary native plug-in format for Pro Tools. Native means
the processing overhead is undertaken by the host computer's CPU as against
dedicated DSP cards such as those found in HD systems."
Additional Info from the Manufacturer
RealVerb stereo reverberation plug-ins plus the development of two 5.1
encoder software packages
Santa Cruz, Calif., June 16, 2000 -- Kind of Loud Technologies has
released RealVerb stereo reverberation plug-ins for Pro Tools TDM and
Digidesign's 001 format, RTAS.
RealVerb is a high-quality reverb with the unique ability to morph room
shape, size and texture, giving users creative control over their sound. The
morphing and blending tools function in real-time, with no pops, clicks, or
distortion. In addition, Kind of Loud, specialists in surround sound software,
applied their patented spatial technology to RealVerb, which allows users to pan
within the stereo spectrum.
"It is time for new reverb technology in the DAW marketplace. Reverb is
arguably the most-requested software addition to hard disk recording. We have
developed a product that produces stunning sound while giving the customer even
greater creative control - at a tremendous value," said Suz Howells, VP
Marketing and Sales.