Question regarding sample rate conversion

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I know that IRs are converted to 24bit/48k no matter what the original resolution and sample rate were but am not clear on the process. Does that mean that if I import a 24bit/48k IR, it will be resampled also or will it remain unchanged? The reason I'm asking is, I have been using 96k/24bit IRs and would prefer no conversion if possible. I will say, it's a shame having 96k converters when the internal processing only handles 48k samples! :)
 
Hi Richard,

what Torpedo product are you talking about? Live & CAB use 48KHz (well, 96 for the power amp actually), VB-101 & Studio 96KHz, WoS III 88 or 96, depending on the project frequency.

There is no resampling involved if there is no need to have one. ;)

I will say, it's a shame having 96k converters when the internal processing only handles 48k samples!
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It's more complicated than that, we have different frequencies along the process to adjust the audio quality VS CPU load. The shame would be to have badly implemented SRC, and I can assure you that what we do in the DSP works extremely well. ;)
 
No doubt about that! I love the sound of my CAB! The reason I asked was because I did notice there was a slight difference in the sound of the Redwirez IRs I had loaded. The same IRs at 96k was a little smoother but sounded a little less detailed and the 48k IRs sounded a little grainier but more detailed, if that makes sense. I preferred the 48k. Now it could be entirely possible that it was a difference in the IRs themselves. Either way, it's a great unit and has made my life SO much easier! :)
 
Well, I would recommend uploading them and recording a sample with each. This way you can do a proper comparison.

I can't say there is no possible difference, but it should be very, very subtle. Unless you found a bug. ^^
 
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