In response to significant user demand, Accentize have announced that Chameleon, their popular reverb-matching tool, is now available to those working in multi-channel surround and immersive formats.
The original version has become a go-to plug-in for many audio professionals, with its ability to analyse and recreate room characteristics making it a valuable tool to those working in film, TV and video game production. Until now, though, it has been limited to stereo operation, something which the company have addressed with the launch of Chameleon Surround.
The new version of the plug-in builds on the acclaimed technology behind the original, enhancing it for use on immersive 3D audio sources. An expanded selection of reverbs including halls, small spaces and even car interiors are provided, allowing users to carry out everything from enhancing ADR dialogue to crafting realistic-sounding foley or creating detailed soundscapes for video games and virtual reality platforms. It’s also compatible with existing Chameleon profiles, meaning that users can load up their stereo projects and expand them to surround or immersive channel layouts.
What’s New?
- Surround Compatibility up to 9.1.6: Designed for multi-dimensional sound, supporting advanced immersive audio configurations such as 5.1, 7.1, and 9.1.6.
- 3D Room Creation from Mono Signals: Create full immersive 3D environments from a mono signal, providing unmatched flexibility in sound design.
- New Library Browser Dock: a streamlined single-window workflow allows for faster access and easier navigation of presets.
- 80 Surround Presets: Includes a broad selection of reverb types including halls, small spaces and car interiors.
- Individual Front/Side/Rear Reverb Customisation: Allows users to fine-tune how the reverb interacts with different parts of the surround setup.
- Two Surround Visualisation Modes: Offers both speaker output visualisation and perceived direction modes.
- New Spread Parameter with Automatic Gain Compensation: Controls reverb crossfeed between channels for a natural and consistent surround sound experience.
- Initial Preset Selection for Auto-Load: Users can define a starting preset, enabling Chameleon Surround to load with their preferred settings immediately.
- Profile Image Integration: Images can be added to reverb profiles for easier recall and improved project organisation.
Compatibility
Chameleon Surround is supported on PCs running Windows 7 or higher, and Macs running macOS 10.12 and above. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available.
Pricing & Availability
Chameleon Surround is available now, and is being offered at an introductory price of €299 until 24 October 2024, when it will increase to its full price of €399. Owners of Chameleon Standard can upgrade to Surround for €50 during the introductory pricing period — upgrades will cost €150 after 24 October 2024.
