These are the 3 top software DSP engines. Has anyone compared all of these fine DSP engines?
I have been a very happy DIRAC Live user for a little while. Of course, I always am growing restless. I had previously demoed Acourate a year ago. I was using crappy test gear at that time so I don't think I was that impressed with the result.
Earlier this week I tried again. I use a sound devices usbpre2 and earthworks m23 with calibration file. I am very impressed with Acourate. I think it's safe to say the final result is even better than DIRAC. I compared target curves that were exactly the same. Acourate also offers a stand alone convolution engine which makes it easier to load correction files. The stand alone convolver has a very good 64 bit dithered FIR volume control controllable over IP.
How does it sound better? Everything is more clear. The bass is VERY tight and resolved. There's 0 overhang! The filters are even more transparent than DIRAC.
Acourate takes some learning. It's very advanced. Good thing Uli is willing to teach!
I have very little experience with audiolense so I have no way to compare it with Acourate.
I have been a very happy DIRAC Live user for a little while. Of course, I always am growing restless. I had previously demoed Acourate a year ago. I was using crappy test gear at that time so I don't think I was that impressed with the result.
Earlier this week I tried again. I use a sound devices usbpre2 and earthworks m23 with calibration file. I am very impressed with Acourate. I think it's safe to say the final result is even better than DIRAC. I compared target curves that were exactly the same. Acourate also offers a stand alone convolution engine which makes it easier to load correction files. The stand alone convolver has a very good 64 bit dithered FIR volume control controllable over IP.
How does it sound better? Everything is more clear. The bass is VERY tight and resolved. There's 0 overhang! The filters are even more transparent than DIRAC.
Acourate takes some learning. It's very advanced. Good thing Uli is willing to teach!
I have very little experience with audiolense so I have no way to compare it with Acourate.