Most reverbs add an effect that is mixed with the original signal using a "wet/dry" control. TrueVerb creates an effective room simulation by using two separate processors. The first generates Early Reflections that convey the size of the room and the distance to the sound source. The second processor is a relatively traditional reverb "tail" generator. Combining the two with simple control (and sophisticated linking) lets you control the room size, frequency response (damping), and most uniquely, the distance to the sound source. In effect, you create a room, and then put the performer in it! You simply route the entire sound Thru the TrueVerb, instead of a send/recieve patch.

No, you can use it in a traditional "send" mode as well. In fact, the Direct, Early Reflections, and Reverb outputs can each be turned off in the output stage. The TrueVerb gives you a toolkit to build traditional or creative rooms.

TrueVerb is specifically designed to simulate a room and precisely balance the Direct, Early Reflection, and Reverb signal in order to do this. Several major producers have said they feel the Early Reflection generator is one of the finest they have heard on any device anywhere. Each of these reverbs you asked about certainly has its own personality, and you may find that one may fit a task better than another, depending on the source material. However, they are so fundamentally different, it is unfair to all to compare them. If you want a natural room sound with the unique control of distance (the true 2nd dimension), then TrueVerb is your best choice.

No, it's a TDM-only plug-in. The DSP requirements are only satisfied by TDM DSP Farm hardware.

There is no traditional wet/dry control on the TrueVerb and the reason is simple. There is no way to approximate a room and then put the listener a virtual distance from the source. This is because the effects of distance in a particular room are more complex than just the relative balance between the wet and the dry signal. Therefore, the Trueverb's version of the wet/dry control is the distance control which actually lets you place a listener a virtual distance from the source. This controls adjust direct signal level, early reflection level, early reflection time, reverb level and reverb time. Note that this control and the room size control only work when TrueVerb is used in the thru mode.

Note: You must have an application that supports busing to use a send/return setup. It is fairly easy to set up a send/return setup. If you are using Pro Tools TDM just create a new stereo auxillary input and insert the Trueverbon it. Turn the "Direct" button off and you are set to send track to it.

Dimension effects only the Early Reflection spacing. It doesn't affect the reverb in any way. The best way to hear and understand the effect that dimension has on the sound is to start with asolo instrument track that has some dynamics and start with the Medium Concert Hall setting. Change the dimension to 1.0 and you will hear a smoewhat closed sound, like the reflections are traveling back and forth in a line. Move the dimension to 2.0 and you will hear the sound open up as the patterns become more complex. This would be the kind of sound a plate would give you. Move the dimesion control to 3.0 and you will hear the sound open up even more. This is the reflection pattern of a normal room. TrueVerb even allows you to take it to a virtual 4 dimensions with a very spacious sound and complex reflection patterns.

The link button controls whether the Reverb level and the predelay are automatically matched to the early reflections. When this link is onthe Predelay value is set automatically and the balance, when set to 0dB, will refer to a smooth transition between early reflections and reverb.