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HPL Processor

Perfect Headphone Sound
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Perfect Headphone Sound


Many music audio sources are originally designed to be enjoyed comfortably through speakers. When listening through headphones, the key question is how to reproduce the original intended sound without disturbing the mix balance of the sound source. The HPL Processor is a plugin that takes this issue seriously. It is not an effector that adds something to make you feel good, but a tool to faithfully and correctly reproduce the original high-quality sound even when using headphones.This plugin simulates ideal room acoustics and speaker positioning by processing stereo and surround sound sources with binaural technologyThe binaural processing used in the HPL Processor is specialized for music purposes, unlike what is typically used in VR or gaming. This means that it is designed to preserve the original timbre as much as possible while minimizing phase issues to the greatest extent. The HPL Processor offers a new perspective on your mixing process.


HPL Listening

用耳机做的混音,在扬声器上听却不一样...

有没有遇到过耳机上听起来对的混音,在扬声器上却不对?

耳机的驱动单元紧贴耳侧发声,形成与扬声器聆听根本不同的声场。

在这种环境下,声像、定位和 M/S 处理都非常困难。

有了 HPL Processor,随时随地都能以低成本建立可靠的监听环境。

HPL Processor 在耳机上模拟理想的扬声器环境。无论是外出工作,还是夜间在家中制作,即使无法使用扬声器,也能进行不妥协的混音。

1. 虚拟中心重现

像使用扬声器一样清晰地感知中心定位。

2. 自然的立体声像

显著减少耳机聆听典型的过度立体声宽度和中心空洞。

3. 透明音质

最大程度减少双耳处理常见的不自然音色变化。

4. 精确声像定位

进行精确的定位调整,准确转换到扬声器播放。

The award-winning HPL binaural processor is now available as a DAW plug-in!

HPL®︎ is a professional binaural conversion technology researched and developed in Japan.
We pushed the boundaries of "binaural for music" to see just how far we could go. The result? Minimal sound quality changes, minimal phase problems, and uniform panning in all directions.
The resultant sound quality is so highly rated, it’s featured in the production of high-quality high-resolution sound sources and the mix of numerous award-winning works.

japan media arts festival
professional music recording award of japan
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Choose from 2 editions

HPL Processor offers two editions: Lite and Ultimate, which can be selected based on your intended use. The only difference between the two editions is the number of input/output channels. Even with Lite edition, you can enjoy the same high-quality sound as the Ultimate edition.

The Lite edition has a functional limitation that allows only up to 2 channels of input, making it suitable mainly for monitoring stereo audio sources with headphones. The Ultimate edition is the unrestricted edition that supports input of up to 22.2 channels. Please note that to use the multi-channel functionality, your DAW must support multi-channel tracks.

Upgrading from Lite to the Ultimate edition is also available, allowing you to start with the Lite edition and upgrade when needed.

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3DX or HPL Processor?

3DX is an all-in-one plugin that covers a wide range of features necessary for spatial audio production. On the other hand, the HPL Processor is a specialized plugin that focuses on binaural conversion of surround sound sources. Unlike 3DX, HPL Processor does not include features such as panning, ambisonics, downmixing, or upmixing. However, the HPL Processor excels in sound accuracy aspects such as localization and spatial reproduction, even though it has fewer functionalities. If your project requires only binaural conversion of surround speaker outputs, the HPL Processor is recommended. If you need more extensive features, it is advisable to start with 3DX. However, to create a higher-quality binaural mix, it is recommended to use both plugins together within a single project. For example, you can use 3DX as the panner for each track and insert the HPL Processor on the master track to achieve binauralization.

Solutions

3DX, HPL Processor and Ambience Enhancer can be used in combination to solve various problems in music and video production.
HPL Processor is not a pared-down version of 3DX: using a combination of both delivers a powerful toolset.
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HPL Processor
If you own a Dear Reality product, you can purchase the crossgrade version.

HPL Processor Lite

Now Available$68
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HPL Processor Ultimate

Now Available$268
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Compare Plugins

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HPL ProcessorLite
Now Available$68
I/O
Up to 2ch
Features
Binauralization of stereo sourcesBinauralization of subwoofers
Recommended DAW
ほぼすべてのDAW
Supported OS
macOS 10.15 or higherWindows 10 or higher
Plugin Format
VST3
AU
AAX(macOS only)
Binaural Processor
HPL binaural processor designed primarily to reproduce speaker sound naturally in headphones
HPL Processor-image
HPL ProcessorUltimate
Now Available$268
I/O
Up to 24ch
Features
Binauralization of stereo sourcesBinauralization of surround sourcesBinauralization of subwoofers
Recommended DAW
ProTools | UltimateProTools | StudioNuendoCubaseLogic ProReaper
Supported OS
macOS 10.15 or higherWindows 10 or higher
Plugin Format
VST3
AU
AAX(macOS only)
Binaural Processor
HPL binaural processor designed primarily to reproduce speaker sound naturally in headphones
3DX-image
3DXStandard
Now Available$348
I/O
Up to 24ch
Features
3D PanningAmbisonic encoding and decodingBinaural OutputEdit the distance attenuation curveControl the spread of the sound source
Recommended DAW
ProTools | UltimateProTools | StudioNuendoCubaseLogic ProReaper
Supported OS
macOS 10.15 or higherWindows 10 or higher
Plugin Format
VST3
AU
AAX(macOS only)
Binaural Processor
HPL binaural processor widely applicable to general 3D audio production

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