Roboverb

Robotic reverb, I guess.

Roboverb is designed to produce a distinctive, "robotic" or metallic reverb sound, and its parameters are somewhat unique compared to typical reverb plugins. Here's a breakdown:

• Core Design:
  • Roboverb is based on a Schroeder digital reverb model.
  • It utilizes a network of 8 Comb Filters and 4 All Pass filters. This filter network is what gives Roboverb its characteristic sound.
• Key Features and Parameters:
  • Filter Switches:
    • A significant aspect of Roboverb is the presence of switches that allow you to toggle the Comb and All Pass filters on or off. This provides a way to radically alter the reverb's tonal character.
    • These switches are a key part of the "robotic" effect, as they allow for manipulation of the filter chain.
  • Tuning of Filter Chain:
    • The "not-so-secret sauce" of Roboverb lies in the specific tuning of its filter chain. This tuning contributes to the plugin's metallic and unique reverb sound.
  • Emphasis on Simplicity:
    • The plugin is designed to be relatively straightforward, prioritizing ease of use over a vast array of numerical parameters.
    • Roboverb's design philosophy is to allow for drastic sound changes with a minimal amount of parameter changes.
• Overall Character:
  • Roboverb is not intended to emulate natural, realistic reverb. Instead, it aims to produce creative and experimental reverb effects.
  • It is designed for those who want a very unique, and sometimes "creepy" reverb sound.

In essence, Roboverb's parameters revolve around manipulating its internal filter network through on/off switches, rather than traditional reverb controls like decay time or room size. This design choice results in its distinct sonic signature.

Building

Roboverb can be built with CMake.

git submodule update --init --recursive --depth=1
cmake -Bbuild -GNinja
cd build
ninja -j4