zReverb

[NeoDavinci]

Hi guys,
I've been playing with zReverb, and I really like it. I'm curious about the technology behind it.
I guess what I'm asking is, what is actually happening when I enable one of the presets? What is it comparable to? I'm pretty sure it's not a convolution reverb, but I don't know what's actually causing the effect.

[Zynewave]

I wrote some notes about the technology in the zReverb preview topic:

http://www.zynewave.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=783

[NeoDavinci]

Very informative thread on zReverb's development.
Let me ask a slightly different question. If I look at the reverbs out there, options are all over the map, ranging from relatively cheap to convolution reverbs that claim to reproduce rooms exactly to the TC Electronic Reverb 4000 that comes in at about $3,000.
Where does zReverb fit in? Is it a pro quality reverb?
As a side question, is a convolution style reverb actually superior to a more traditional design? I have my doubts that it is.

Incidentally, I think zReverb is great, but my opinion on this probably isn't worth the sentence I used up to write it.

[Zynewave]

Even though I have worked at TC Electronic, I have little experience in comparing quality of different reverbs. I think zReverb can sound "professional" and it sure is better than SOME freeware alternatives out there. I'll let others judge how it compares to the better reverbs.

Convolution reverbs are known for their faithful reproduction of actual recorded rooms, but compared to the top algorithmic reverbs they lack modulation features which can bring "life" into a reverb. Basic convolution reverbs can sound a bit static. Many of the best convolution based reverbs are hybrids which offer some modulation options.

[Doug B]

[Conquistador]

FWIW I have used TC reverbs before and I defintely think that the zReverb is comparable in quality. No question.I have no problems using the zReverb in my projects. The clever integration with Podium adds further to the appeal.