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4 Basics

Case in point: Most conventional Surround reverbs consist of a combina-

tion of several mono and/or stereo algorithms. Even if a plug-in features

5.1 inputs, the signal generally has to be mixed down to mono or stereo so

that all channels get the same reverb treatment. WizooVerb W5, in turn,

works like a real room: Simply place a sound source at any desired position

and W5 provides a natural-sounding reverb signal on all channels.

Regardless of which type of signal you use in the panorama—mono or ste-

reo—W5 always delivers ﬂawless Surround reverb, including correct sig-

nal localization. W5 can also lavish reverb on the entire 5.1 signal. When

mixing, you no longer need to fret over routing issues and are free to focus

fully on where you want to place a signal in the Surround ﬁeld.

Beyond that, you can feed stereo signals into W5 via the L and R inputs at

any time, which lets you capitalize on the stereo down-mix option and use

W5 as a stereo reverb.

❖ Down-mix: This term describes the process of mixing a multichannel

recording down to fewer audio channels. 5.1 is also a format designa-

tion: W5 lets you mix down from 5.1 to 2.0, that is, from Surround to

stereo.

To learn how to activate Stereo Downmix, read the “Setup” chapter starting

on page 69.

Genuine 5.1 Surround sound requires the support of the LFE channel. You

can set up WizooVerb W5 so that an LFE signal is generated from the re-

verb’s ﬁve Surround channels L, C, R, Ls, and Rs.

❖ LFE: This term designates the 0.1 channel and stands for Low Fre-

quency Effects. It is used predominantly for low-frequency sound ef-

fects in movie theaters, for example, explosions or thunder. As ever

more music is being released in 5.1 Surround format, LFE’s application

range is sure to grow and gain currency in music productions.

The input’s dry LFE signal is blended with the LFE signal generated via

Dry/Wet in the same way that conventional processors let you blend dry

and wet signals. This capability comes courtesy of the HDIRs and the AIR

algorithm’s true bass response.

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