Convolver by Kilohearts convolution effect plugin interface

Convolver: Convolution Reverb and Effects Plugin by Kilohearts Free Download

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Convolver is a convolution effect plugin by Kilohearts that applies impulse responses to audio, most often for reverb. It runs as a standalone effect or inside Kilohearts snapin hosts, and ships with over 300 factory impulse responses.

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01Overview

Convolver by Kilohearts is an effect plugin built around convolution, a process that combines an incoming sound with an impulse response. Its best-known use is reverb, where an impulse response captured in a real space imprints that space's ambience on other audio. Because impulse responses are simply audio files, the plugin can also load your own samples to shape sound in less conventional ways.

Best for

Convolution reverb
Guitar cabinet emulation
Sound design textures
Delay and filter effects
Custom space recreation

Developer: Kilohearts
Category: Reverbs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Convolution engine using impulse responses or any imported sample
Over 300 factory impulse responses, including reverbs and effects
Start, End, Fade In and Fade Out controls for the impulse response
Stretch control that changes both length and pitch
Reverse option applied before processing
Pre-delay in milliseconds or as a tempo fraction
Tone control for brightness and Feedback for recirculation
Dry/wet Mix control; runs standalone or inside Kilohearts snapin hosts

03In depth

Impulse Responses for Reverb and Sound Design

The developer describes convolution as a way to apply the character of one recorded sound to another. An impulse response captured from a room, a hall or a short click can be used to place any sound inside that space.

Convolver includes a large library of factory impulse responses, more than 300 according to Kilohearts, covering a range of reverbs and unique effects. You can also import any sample you want, so the same engine can emulate anything from a guitar amp cabinet to filters and distinctive delays.

Shaping the Impulse Response and Output

Convolver offers controls to edit the impulse response before it is processed. Start and End cut the beginning and end of the response, Fade In and Fade Out smooth its edges, Stretch changes both length and pitch, and Reverse plays the response backwards. Start, End, Fade In and Fade Out require precomputation before the effect can be heard and cannot be modulated.

On the output side, Delay sets the pre-delay in milliseconds or as a tempo fraction, Tone adjusts brightness, Feedback feeds the processed signal back into the engine, and Mix sets the dry/wet balance.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Kilohearts
Type	Plugin
Category	Reverb
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

Which formats and operating systems does Convolver support?

Convolver is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, with the system requirements set by Kilohearts for supported OS versions.

What do I need to run Convolver?

Kilohearts lists a 2 GHz or faster CPU, 1 GB or more of memory, and any DAW that supports VST 2, VST 3, AAX or Audio Unit plugins. Kilohearts recommends keeping your operating system up to date.