Re: [ANN] SmoothIR v0.3 released

On 20 May 2026 08:16:38 CEST, Hermann Meyer <brummer-@web=2Ede> wrote:
>SmoothIR is a lightweight tool for creating and shaping impulse responses=
 with a strong focus on clarity, control, and real-time feedback=2E
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>This Release introduce SmoothEQ:
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>SmoothEQ is a
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>Linear Phase EQ based on Impulse Response Processing as Clap Plugin
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>What started as an experimental IR tool evolved into something much bigge=
r: a flexible linear phase EQ, spectrum matching processor, IR shaper, and =
lightweight IR creator in one plugin=2E
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>SmoothEQ can work in multiple ways:
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>=E2=80=A2 Load a reference audio file to visualize its spectrum and shape=
 your input towards the tonal balance of the reference=2E
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>=E2=80=A2 Load a source file to automatically generate an EQ curve from i=
ts spectrum, then fine-tune it manually with the built-in EQ controls=2E
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>=E2=80=A2 Load both a source and reference file to create a match EQ curv=
e representing the spectral difference between them =E2=80=94 effectively g=
enerating the correction needed to move the source closer to the reference=
=2E
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>=E2=80=A2 Or simply use SmoothEQ as a transparent 6-band linear phase EQ =
with additional low cut and high cut controls=2E
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>The generated EQ curve itself is highly flexible:
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>=E2=80=A2 The Smooth control evens out harsh frequency jumps and creates =
more natural curves=2E
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>=E2=80=A2 The Dynamic control can enhance spectral contrasts and emphasiz=
e details when needed=2E
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>=E2=80=A2 Tone Bias shifts the tonal focus between low-end warmth and hig=
h-end presence=2E
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>Each band includes Solo and Mute functionality, allowing detailed inspect=
ion of how individual regions affect the mix=2E Due to the nature of linear=
 phase processing, complete frequency isolation is not always physically po=
ssible without introducing phase shifts =E2=80=94 SmoothEQ intentionally av=
oids those artifacts while still providing meaningful band auditioning=2E
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>SmoothEQ can also export its EQ curve as an impulse response file=2E
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>This makes it possible to transform large, CPU-heavy IRs into lightweight=
 minimal phase impulse responses suitable for embedded systems, hardware de=
vices, low-latency environments, or resource-limited convolution engines=2E=
 Export size can be freely selected depending on quality and performance re=
quirements=2E
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>Additional features include:
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>=E2=80=A2 Real-time spectrum visualization
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>=E2=80=A2 Stereo IR processing
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>=E2=80=A2 IR loading and reshaping
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>=E2=80=A2 Zero-latency FIR head with efficient convolution backend
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>=E2=80=A2 Adjustable IR export length
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>=E2=80=A2 Smooth spectral morphing workflows
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>=E2=80=A2 Match EQ style analysis without destructive processing
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>=E2=80=A2 High precision double-based internal processing
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>SmoothEQ is designed for sound design, mastering, corrective EQ, IR optim=
ization, tone matching, and experimental spectral processing =E2=80=94 all =
inside a single workflow=2E
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>---
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>## Feedback
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>If you find bugs or have ideas for improvements, feel free to open an iss=
ue or get in touch=2E
>
>---
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>## License
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>BSD-3-Clause
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>---
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>Project page:
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>https://github=2Ecom/brummer10/SmoothIR
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>Release Page:
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>https://github=2Ecom/brummer10/SmoothIR/releases/tag/v0=2E3

I like it :)