SPACES Ii

Description

Overview

EastWest Spaces II is a professional-grade convolution reverb designed to be the most powerful and versatile spatial tool available for audio engineers and producers. Created by award-winning sound producers Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix, this software serves as a “Swiss army knife” for your studio, combining surgical precision with immense creative flexibility to suit any musical genre.

The collection features over 1,020 high-resolution reverbs recorded in diverse, world-class locations globally. From the vastness of grand churches and massive concert halls to the intimacy of opera houses, catacombs, and industrial warehouses, Spaces II allows you to place your instruments in a believable acoustic environment. By utilizing a True Stereo engine, it delivers pristine sound quality and high-resolution detail even at low CPU loads.

Building upon the success of its predecessor, Spaces II includes every reverb from the original Spaces I collection, ensuring a comprehensive sonic palette. The updated interface and advanced control features allow users to rapidly browse, select, and fine-tune settings, minimizing the gap between creative inspiration and final production.

Key Details

• Massive Library: Over 1,020 total reverbs, including 353 brand-new presets covering train stations, recording studios, and more.
• True Stereo Engine: High-resolution engine designed for superior sound quality and efficient CPU performance.
• Surround Ready: Most impulse responses are available in an 8-channel format to support complex surround mixes.
• Advanced Spatial Control: Includes Send Mono Control for sending mono signals into stereo IRs and Stereo Width Control for widening the image.
• Flexible Envelope Shaping: Updated envelope page features a Simple Mode (single decay) and a Full Mode (multi-node attack/decay control).
• Visual EQ: Updated filter page includes a sonogram display that combines equalization and response into one visual readout.
• Industry Recognized: Winner of the MusicTech Excellence Award and an SOS Reader’s Choice Nominee.
• Premium Capture: Recorded using elite gear from brands such as Neve, Neumann, Sony, and Telefunken.

Use Cases

Spaces II is ideal for producers, mixing engineers, and sound designers who need an unparalleled library of acoustic spaces. It is specifically designed for:

• Cinematic Scoring: Adding realistic depth, scale, and atmospheric tension to film scores and sound design projects.
• Orchestral Mixing: Replicating the natural ambience of world-class concert halls for large orchestras or small ensembles.
• Genre-Specific Textures: Providing the exact acoustic environment needed, from the intimacy of a small studio to the vastness of a cathedral.
• Studio Consolidation: Serving as a single, comprehensive convolution reverb solution that replaces the need for multiple disparate IR libraries.

Installation

To ensure optimal performance, install the software via the EastWest Installation Center. For the best experience with sample streaming, it is recommended to use a hard drive with a speed of 7200 RPM or faster (non-energy saving) on both Mac and Windows systems. The software integrates seamlessly into your DAW via the supported plugin formats.

Compatibility

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7+, macOS 10.7+ (Includes support for M1 / M2 Apple Silicon)
• RAM: 8GB RAM
• Disk Space: 2GB Hard Drive Space
• Supported Plugin Formats: VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX

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