IR360 Convolution Reverb: Surround Space Reverb by Waves

The core of IR360 is its library of impulse responses, totaling 4.8 GB and including more than 2,000 acoustic spaces. Waves says every impulse was recorded with premium field-recording gear, so the spaces are captured from real locations rather than synthesized models.

The plugin offers several editable parameters for shaping the result. You can shorten, extend, or modify the reverb tail, which lets you move a space from a natural room sound toward something more controlled or stylized without leaving the plugin.

For surround work, the library includes 5.1 environments, so the same engine can place a source inside a three-dimensional room rather than a stereo image alone.

IR360 accepts third-party impulses and WAV files, so the built-in library is not a closed set. This is useful if you already own impulse collections or have recordings from specific venues you want to reuse.

Waves includes instructions on how to create your own impulses. Following them, you can capture the acoustic character of a space and load it into IR360, which is the workflow Waves describes for matching post-production reverb to on-location field recordings.

This makes the plugin relevant for sound designers, film and game audio workers, and anyone building immersive mixes who needs a consistent reverb tied to real environments.