Plugin effect that replicates the sound of speakers in various environments

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2014/04/10 03:04:21 (permalink)

Plugin effect that replicates the sound of speakers in various environments

Hey everyone, this isn't a Sonar specific question, but there is just too much knowledge on these forums for me to even bother asking somewhere else. I hope you don't mind :)

I'm going to be starting work on a new video game project, and I'm considering writing diegetic music and applying some sort of filter effect to the overall track that will make the music sound like it's coming out of a speaker within certain environments in the game (mall, elevator, car speakers, etc.). 

Do any of you know of a plug-in effect that replicates these type of environments? 

As always, thanks for your help.

-Chris-

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    jb101
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    Re: Plugin effect that replicates the sound of speakers in various environments 2014/04/10 04:43:18 (permalink)
    You can use a mixture of EQ and compression to get this kind of effect.

    There are some FX included in Sonar that have presets like "Radio". I'll have a look later when I'm at my DAW.

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    Re: Plugin effect that replicates the sound of speakers in various environments 2014/04/10 05:27:21 (permalink)
    I would try a convolution reverb plugin such as perfect space and do a search for IRs (impulse responses) that have these qualities. 

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    Re: Plugin effect that replicates the sound of speakers in various environments 2014/04/10 05:33:41 (permalink)
    John is right. Impulse responses all the way!
     
     

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    Re: Plugin effect that replicates the sound of speakers in various environments 2014/04/10 06:01:18 (permalink)
    Hi, good tips above, the
    beyerdyynamic Vs can also be helpful.
     
    http://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/virtual-studio.html
     
    i got it last year as a free download, just for registration.
    The plug-in virtually simulates real speaker systems  but for headphones,
    don´t know if that helps.
     
    have fun
    post edited by Pragi - 2014/04/10 06:09:12
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    Re: Plugin effect that replicates the sound of speakers in various environments 2014/04/10 06:04:59 (permalink)
    I use Focusrite VRM, which is a hardware box but works good for me.
     
    ToneBoosters Isone is a software which can do this.
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    Re: Plugin effect that replicates the sound of speakers in various environments 2014/04/10 06:10:44 (permalink)
    Hi +10000 for Toneboosters  Isone Pro,is awesome and i am a huge fan of this developer......i'm a Reelbus owner too.

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    Re: Plugin effect that replicates the sound of speakers in various environments 2014/04/10 08:16:02 (permalink)
    you might also see what r-mix can do, or one of the new bt plugs...

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    Re: Plugin effect that replicates the sound of speakers in various environments 2014/04/10 08:28:12 (permalink)
    As always, a ton of helpful replies from you all.
    I will check out your suggestions. Thank you so much.

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    Re: Plugin effect that replicates the sound of speakers in various environments 2014/04/10 08:33:32 (permalink)
    Speakerphone from AudioEase is specifically designed to do this. Has anything from a Nokia 3210 to tv sets, guitar cabs, bullhorns, etc.
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