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Fog Convolver 2 by AudioThing convolution reverb plugin interface
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Fog Convolver 2: True Stereo Convolution Reverb Plugin by AudioThing Free Download

Rated 4.6/5 on Plugin Boutique (31 ratings)

Fog Convolver 2 is a true stereo convolution reverb and processing plugin from AudioThing that applies the sound of impulse responses to any audio in real time. It adds modulation, filtering and a built-in impulse generator to the core reverb engine.

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01Overview

Fog Convolver 2 is a rebuilt version of AudioThing's convolution plugin. It loads two impulse responses, or a single true stereo or quad impulse, and processes them in one of six modes. Each impulse has its own filter, LFOs and EQ, so the plugin works as a creative effect as well as a conventional reverb. The package also includes a built-in space simulator and an impulse generator for building artificial spaces from scratch.

Best for

  • Realistic room reverb
  • Experimental stereo reverb
  • Creative sound design
  • Vintage effect emulation
  • Drone and ambient textures
  • Mix space simulation
Developer
AudioThing
Category
Reverbs
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • True stereo convolution with six routing and mode options
  • Dual impulse response engine with linked parameter control
  • Two LFOs per impulse with ten waveforms and eighteen destinations
  • Multi-mode filter placeable before, within or after the impulse
  • Five-band graphic EQ on each impulse
  • Chorus, phaser, compressor and waveshaper effects included
  • Built-in impulse response generator for artificial spaces
  • Drag-and-drop loading of WAV and AIFF impulse files
  • Preset browser with categories, tags and ratings
  • Resizable window with preset randomizer and snapshot system
03In depth

Sound Design and Convolution Reverb Modes

The plugin runs two impulse response engines that can be set to single, serial, parallel, parallel mix or true stereo routing. In true stereo mode, the two channels of a stereo impulse are used together to recreate a stereo image. Two separate impulses can also be combined to create experimental stereo spaces.

Each impulse has two LFOs with ten waveforms and eighteen destinations, a multi-mode filter that can sit before, inside or after the impulse, and a five-band graphic EQ. Developer AudioThing also includes chorus, phaser, compressor and waveshaper effects on the chain, which push the convolution beyond realistic room sounds.

Workflow, Presets and Impulse Library

Audio files in WAV or AIFF format can be loaded by drag and drop or through the built-in browser. Dropping two files assigns them to IR1 and IR2 automatically. The preset browser supports custom categories, tags and ratings, and a snapshot system and randomizer help you explore variations quickly.

The library contains 740+ impulse responses in eight banks. They cover vintage digital effects, real spaces, public domain archival recordings, OpenAIR halls and churches, vintage microphones, and sources made with test equipment and unusual objects.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperAudioThing
TypePlugin
CategoryReverb
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP
Operating systemsWindows, macOS, Linux
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does Fog Convolver 2 support?

Fog Convolver 2 is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP formats, all 64-bit. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, with Linux limited to VST2, VST3 and CLAP.

What do I need to run Fog Convolver 2?

The plugin needs a compatible 64-bit host in one of its supported formats. Windows 7 or 11, macOS 10.13 through macOS 14 (native on Apple Silicon) and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS are listed as supported, with at least a 2 GHz CPU, 4 GB of RAM and 1.5 GB of disk space.

Can I use my own impulse responses?

Yes. Any WAV or AIFF file can be loaded through drag and drop or the built-in browser, and stereo impulses can be used in true stereo mode.

Is this the full version or an upgrade?

This listing is the upgrade for previous owners of Fog Convolver 1. A full version of Fog Convolver 2 is sold separately.

07Developer

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