#2CAUDIO BREEZE 2 REVIEW FULL#

There's no denying that Phoenix Verb looks a tad clunky - but it's the sound that counts. As such, this plugin demands to be taken seriously. Phoenix Verb was one of the debut plugins from Exponential Audio, whose founder Michael Carnes is the DSP wiz behind the PCM Bundle that we looked at in slide three. Same team as the PCM Bundle - but cheaper and still pristine Exponential Audio Phoenix Verb (PC/Mac, $199)

#2CAUDIO BREEZE 2 REVIEW FULL#

Breeze is for those who like their plugins to-the-point and easy-to-use, as there's really nothing superfluous to be found here.ДҐ out of 5 Full review: 2CAudio Breeze Prev of 11 Next Prev of 11 Next We'd be more than happy to employ it in any mix situation, and it's a dab-hand at FX-orientated sounds, too. Putting Breeze to work in a mix is, well, a breeze! The relatively conservative control count means it's quick to get to grips with and doesn't leave you scratching your head as to how best to proceed. It's a similar concept to the Attack/Sustain/Spread controls we love so much in Aether. In this department, worthy of special mention is the Contour control, which essentially adjusts the amplitude envelope of the early stages of the reverb. The interface is concisely laid out, with a familiar graph display that represents the reverb generated by the current settings. While Breeze has much in common with its forebear, it's not a straight cutdown version, and is certainly less CPU-intensive. Next: ValhallaDSP VintageVerb Prev of 11 Next Prev of 11 NextДўCAudio hits another home run with this excellent workhorse reverb 2CAudio Breeze (PC/Mac, $150)ДўCAudio's second reverb is an algorithmic reverb plugin, and its release in 2011 followed the considerably more complex Aether. Now that we've covered the basics, let's take a look at 10 VST plugins that we reckon could well be the best available. In fact, reverb is often used in such small amounts that it's only noticeable when temporarily removed from the mix. Like most plugin effects, reverb should be used in moderation. Some are based on a technique called convolution theyвЂ™re rather CPU-hungry, but capable of breathtaking results. The end result is that each reflection is no longer heard in isolation but as part of a general ambience.Д«ecause of the large number of calculations involved in creating a realistic sounding reverb, high quality reverb plug-ins tend to be pretty system intensive. On a basic level, reverb plugins work by generating a lot of closely spaced but random echoes to simulate reflected sound from a number of irregularly shaped objects. These are considered to have musically useful characteristics, and so are now emulated in plugin form. Alternatively, they can emulate older artificial technologies such as plate, spring and chamber reverbs. Reverb plugins are designed to reproduce the ambience of an imaginary room or space. Unless theyвЂ™ve been acoustically treated (as a vocal booth in a recording studio would be), most rooms have a natural reverb. The word вЂreverberationвЂ™ - or вЂreverbвЂ™ - conveys the idea of sound bouncing around in an enclosed space.

2caudio breeze 2 review