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Quantec Room Simulator

Apple

Where to get itIncluded with Logic Pro. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.apple.com

Quantec Room Simulator is a digital reverb plugin that combines two legendary algorithms—the original QRS from the early 1980s and the evolved YardStick architecture—to deliver natural, transparent reverberation that convincingly simulates real acoustic spaces without harsh metallic artifacts. It features Freeze for layering captured reverb tails, Enhance for dense reflection clusters on the QRS model, and surround sound support, making it essential for film scoring, television production, music recording, and immersive spatial work.

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Key Features

01QRS and YardStick reverb algorithms with original hardware character
02Freeze feature to capture and loop reverb tails for organic soundscapes
03Enhance mode with dense reflection clusters for stereo imaging (QRS only)
04Room Size from 1 m³ to 1,000,000 m³
05Three YardStick reverb modes: Simple, Medium, and Complex
06Reverb Delay up to 200 ms for spatial perception control
07AD/DA converter emulation with up to 30 dB drive for 1980s saturation character
08Full surround sound support with multichannel processing and macro controls

Things to Try

  • 01Raise the 1st Reflection Level to add intimacy and presence, or lower it to create a more open, spacious feel
  • 02Use the Add button with sustained holds to layer multiple portions of reverb tail for richer Freeze effects
  • 03Adjust Low and High frequency multipliers in the reverb time multiplier curve to create brighter or darker reverbs simulating more reflective or absorbent walls
  • 04Enable AD/DA Converters and increase AD/DA Drive up to 30 dB to add the distinctive saturation and character of 1980s Quantec hardware
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