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