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Depth & Space

Place every source at the right distance.

Depth Engine is a perceptual depth and space tool. It places sources at a believable distance - from close and intimate to far and roomy - using natural distance cues, with an optional impulse-response mode. AU + VST3 + AAX for macOS, VST3 for Windows.

€ 39
Single license · Up to 3 activations
Excl. VAT
Buy now — €39 Free demo

For desktop use. Install on your Mac or Windows PC.

AU VST3 AAX macOS 11+ Windows 10+ v1.5.1
Depth Engine plugin interface — dark UI with blue accents, depth and space controls
Overview

What is Depth Engine?

Depth Engine is a perceptual depth and space tool. It places sources at a believable distance - from close and intimate to far and roomy - using natural distance cues, with an optional impulse-response mode.

Depth, Reflections, Size and Dampen controls

Core controls for placing a source in space and shaping how the surrounding room responds.

Early / Late / Absorp space shaping

Shape the early reflections, the late field, and absorption to dial in the character of the space.

Air, Tone and Glue character

Character controls for the overall feel of the processed signal.

Indoor / Outdoor modes

Switch the spatial behaviour between indoor and outdoor settings.

Load your own impulse responses

Optional impulse-response mode — load your own IR files.

Input / Output / Dry-Wet with gain match

Input, Output and Dry-Wet controls, with gain matching to keep levels consistent.

Specifications

Technical Details

Plugin format macOS: AU + VST3 + AAX, Windows: VST3
Platform macOS 11.0+ (Big Sur)
Platform Windows 10 or later (64-bit), VST3
Space modes Indoor / Outdoor
Impulse responses Load your own IR files
Controls Depth, Reflections, Size, Dampen, Early, Late, Absorp, Air, Tone, Glue
Gain Input / Output / Dry-Wet with gain match
Version 1.5.1
Compatibility

DAW Support

Logic Pro
Ableton Live
Reaper
Cubase
Studio One
Nuendo
Pro Tools
All AU/VST3/AAX
License

Depth Engine

Activate once, keep access. Permanent license on up to 3 machines. No iLok, no dongle, no subscription.

Standard license
€39 excl. VAT
Up to 3 activations
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Authorization
One-time online activation
Delivery
Instant download
Updates
Minor updates within the same major version
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