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How do I add Impulse Response files into Stratus?

Updated over 2 months ago

Ólafur Arnalds Stratus contains a Convolution Reverb. A Convolution Reverb can load an Impulse Response (IR) file, which In simple terms is the sound of an acoustical space captured in a recording.

Stratus accepts both .WAV files and .NCW files.

Why do this?


In Neo Classical music, or Electronic music, IR files are often any recording, for example a recording of a fire.

By using these sounds as IRs you introduce unpredictable, atmospheric behaviour to your music.

How do I add IRs into Stratus?


  1. Open the folder Spitfire Audio - Ólafur Arnalds Stratus > Samples > IRs on your computer.

    IR_Folder.png
  2. In the IR folder, create a custom user folder called "c User"

  3. Add your WAV IR file into the c User folder

    IR.png
  4. Open Stratus in Kontakt - Load your custom IR from the FX page.

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