Dear Reality is leading in the field of immersive audio controllers and is best known for its binaural, Ambisonics, and multichannel spatializers with totally realistic room virtualization. Originally designed for virtual reality applications, its dearVR PRO software is now being used by studio engineers, sound designers, broadcasters, and musicians as way to create 3D audio environments and virtual acoustics.
The demand for spatial audio continues to expand, and with it comes a need for spatial audio software solutions, as they enable engineers and musicians to test immersive audio mixes efficiently without breaking the bank. dearVR PRO 2 is at the forefront of this trend, providing users with a sophisticated yet easy-to-use toolset to craft spatially rich and emotional soundscapes.
"Simulating distance in spatial audio productions is essential when creating truly authentic 3D spaces. Just one spherical plane with a fixed distance around the listener will not do the trick," says Dear Reality co-founder Christian Sander. "dearVR PRO 2's distance simulation unlocks a fully natural depth perception for multi-channel formats and lets the user place the sound seamlessly – even behind the loudspeakers."
With true-to-life early reflections and 46 virtual acoustic presets – from a small car to a large church – dearVR PRO 2 is ideally suited for professional music and postproduction, enhancing those processes with an accurate perception of direction, distance, reflections, and reverb. The newly added filter modules, each consisting of a high- and low-cut filter, expand the versatility and reduce unwanted rumbling or harsh frequencies in the early reflections or late reverb section.
dearVR PRO 2 follows Dear Reality's easy-to-use approach, enabling the user to focus on what matters most – the audio – by reducing unnecessary menus or disruptive overlays. The plugin provides direct access to the audio position using a graphical XYZ pad in 360°. Placing audio behind or in front the listener, above or below, to the left or right, closer or farther away was never easier.
The software’s new stereo input feature expands this concept to stereo tracks, enabling direct access to the stereo width and making the plugin the perfect spatializer for stem productions. "Recording audio with stereo miking techniques is still common practice, even for the creation of advanced three-dimensional experiences," says Felix Lau, Product Owner at Dear Reality. "dearVR PRO 2 helps the engineer to effortlessly position stereo recordings of instruments and ambiance in a spatial sound field."
dearVR PRO 2 is available for 199 USD (excl. VAT) at dear-reality.com and selected dealers. During the introductory period until January 31, dearVR PRO 2 is available for 149 USD (excl. VAT). Existing dearVR PRO users can upgrade to the Mk II version for 79 USD.
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