So it will need more CPU processing power and data flow to the plug-in as you increase the number of loaded "Filtersets". The way HLC works to allow for multiple filtersets to operate and switch in realtime is that it runs each of the convolution configurations you load in concurrently. Now, I would strongly recommend increasing the number of VST buffers. Since I'll be using JRiver under Windows 11, let's make sure the VST3 plugin is recognized by JRiver to get it ready for use:Īs you can see, by default, the installation puts the plug-in into " C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3", so click on "HLConvolver.vst3" and it'll get recognized in JRiver. In my discussions with Mitch, he recommended using the latest JRiver 30 as there have been bug fixes over the years for example, I noticed cosmetic plug-in draw refresh quirks in JRiver 28 which did not affect the function for the plug-in.įirst, I download the latest HLC from the website and installed the software. I'll be showing JRiver 28 in this article. JRiver versions creep up in number over the years, and since I am primarily a Roon user these days, alas have not updated to the latest version. Therefore, with the dual-boot Beelink Mini S, I started it in Windows 11 for a look.Īs I mentioned above, HLC has various operation modes, but for simplicity, I'll pair it with JRiver Media Center as audio player. I know Mitch is looking into compiling it for Linux at some point, maybe even Raspberry Pi, we will see. HLC currently is available as Windows or MacOS versions. Let's take a look at this on the Beelink. HLC is an advanced standalone, VST3 plug-in, or AU (Mac) plug-in that provides the ability for audio lovers to load in various convolution filters, allows for easy level matching, and provides basically immediate switching (0.1ms) between these filters for accurate A/B listening comparisons. Recently, my friend Mitch Barnett of AccurateSound.ca wondered if I could look into the performance of his latest version of Hang Loose Convolver (HLC) with this low-power computer using my power limited and quiet fan BIOS settings. More evidence to remind us that there's generally no need to get excited about some of the more expensive "audiophile" computers and streaming machines which are often embedded low-power computers at heart. 1M-taps realtime PCM) and even IMO very good PCM-to-DSD256 performance. As you can see in that post, for audio purposes, even this level of CPU performance on a modern entry-level machine is enough for what would be advanced PCM upsampling (ie. Recently, I posted on using it in Linux as a streamer with HQPlayer upsampling and for multichannel Roon capabilities. Over the last few weeks, I've been using the inexpensive Beelink Mini S Intel Celeron N5095A PC in my music system.
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