TC Electronic VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb Plug In (PowerCore)
The VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb for PowerCore is a genuine and original reverb directly ported from the System 6000. The VSS3 algorithm was researched and fine-tuned by TC engineers for over a year, resulting in an exceptionally precise tool. Similar to the chaotic response of a natural room, the VSS3 reacts differently to identical signals.
Used for effects purposes, extensive modulation possibilities are offered for the creation of detuned or chorused sustain effects for e.g. vocal, guitar, piano or horns. Inherent in the VSS3 algorithm there are almost 800 parameters, equaling an astronomical amount of combinations, and this impressive set of parameters has been condensed to a very substantial and pertinent user interface. With the VSS3 you get a package of presets that have in many cases become industry standards. The sound of VSS3 can be heard on thousands of albums and films.
- The VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb is ported 1:1 from System 6000.
- The VSS3 algorithm is based on the yearlong experience of the TC scientists, and today it stands as a result of many 1000 hours of fine-tuning and trimming, making it extremely precise to work with.
- Source specific early reflections for character and localization.
- Maximum spaciousness, yet full mono compatibility.
- Real-room realism and therefore chaotic response.
- Extremely wide editing range and “story telling capability”.
- Preset coverage from natural over pleasing to extraordinary.
- Piano-correctness. Great results with or without modulation.
- Extremely wide dynamic range.
- Focus Fields for easy preset tweaking and navigation.
- Built-in preset converter – seamlessly import VSS3 presets from System 6000
- More than 200 fully flexible presets available for music, film and post.
The plug-in parameters are divided into 4 different main pages: the Main page, the Early Reflections page, the Reverb Tail page and the Modulation page.
THE MAIN PAGE
The Main page is where the most important parameters of the VSS3 are grouped. First of all, it's here you have the possibility to load and save your presets. The up/down arrows in the preset field let you easily listen thru your presets to find the one you wish. With the VSS3 you get a wide range of presets, from natural over pleasing to extraordinary, and these included presets represent many years of experience.
With the VSS3 we have included a preset converter that will allow you to import presets from System 6000 VSS3 algorithms. The preset converter is extremely easy to use, and gives you access to a huge library of presets. Beside preset navigation, we have assembled some of the most important parameters on the main page.
Decay, pre delay and hi decay times, as well as Hi cut are amongst the parameters, as well as the different types of levels available: from here, you have the ability to control the level of the early reflections, the reverb tail as well as the level of the dry signal.
THE EARLY REFLECTIONS PAGE
Early Reflections define the feel of the room, and the localization of sources within it, where the Reverb is the blurred sustain part (or diffused field) of the response. Early Reflection patterns of the VSS3 are based on a large number of reflections (40-100), and many are simulations of existing rooms, albeit in controllable versions.
With the source specific early reflections in the VSS3 you can add character to your sound material, and this also gives the ability to define and control the localization of a signal. The extensive Early Reflection patterns of VSS3 give you the freedom to process any type of source in an optimum way: If the source is close mic'ed or synthetic, they can add credibility, dimension, localization and grid to it. If the source is already picked up by a distant microphone, best results may be obtained by turning down the Early Reflections.
On the Early Reflections page, you can find all the important parameters for the Early Reflections generated by the VSS3. The most im
