catalog-import-merge: dear-reality (new=0 discontinued=9 updated=5)

.changeset/import-dear-reality.md

@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+---
+"catalog": patch
+---
+
+Retire the Dear Reality plugin line and refresh its copy: 0 new, 9 discontinued, 5 updated.
+
+Sennheiser has wound Dear Reality down as an independent company and
+states on its brand page that the plugins are no longer developed or
+maintained, so every entry now carries the discontinued category (two
+already did). dearVR PRO 2, dearVR MICRO, dearVR MUSIC, EXOVERB and
+EXOVERB MICRO also pick up refreshed descriptions and feature lists from
+that page.

data/software/dear-reality-dearvr-ambi-micro.yaml

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ categories:
   - binaural
   - immersive
   - plugin
+  - discontinued
 formats:
   - vst3
   - aax

data/software/dear-reality-dearvr-micro.yaml

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ categories:
   - plugin
   - binaural
   - immersive
+  - discontinued
 formats:
   - vst3
   - aax
@@ -18,7 +19,8 @@ description: Easy-to-use spatializer plugin. Fully immerse your listener with mi
 details: |-
   Spatializer plugin with room simulation featuring 5 different acoustic materials and Sennheiser's patented AMBEO focus parameter. Supports both stereo and mono input with HRTF set selection.
 specs: |-
+  - Spatializer plugin
   - Room simulation with 5 different acoustic materials
   - Patented Sennheiser AMBEO focus parameter
-  - Stereo and mono input support
-  - Selectable HRTF set
+  - Stereo and mono input
+  - Select HRTF set

data/software/dear-reality-dearvr-mix.yaml

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ primaryCategory: monitor
 categories:
   - plugin
   - spatial
+  - discontinued
 formats:
   - vst3
   - au

data/software/dear-reality-dearvr-music.yaml

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ categories:
   - binaural
   - immersive
   - reverb
+  - discontinued
 formats:
   - au
   - vst
@@ -18,9 +19,11 @@ platforms:
 url: https://www.dear-reality.com/en-us/products/dearvr-music
 description: Turn your DAW into a 3D audio powerhouse. Start creating stunningly realistic 3D music productions and go beyond the limitations of stereo sound.
 details: |-
-  360-degree immersive panner with 18 reverb scenes, available to existing owners through Plugin Alliance. No longer actively developed or maintained.
+  360-degree immersive panner with 18 reverb scenes. No longer actively developed or maintained.
 specs: |-
-  - 360-degree immersive panner
-  - 18 reverb scenes optimized for music productions
-  - Binaural and Ambisonics (FOA) output
+  - Full 360° immersive panner
+  - 18 reverb scenes for music productions
+  - Binaural output
+  - Ambisonics output (FOA)
   - Adaptable acoustic scenes
+  - AAX/VST3/VST/AU support

data/software/dear-reality-dearvr-pro-2.yaml

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ categories:
   - plugin
   - immersive
   - surround
+  - discontinued
 formats:
   - au
   - vst3
@@ -14,7 +15,7 @@ platforms:
   - mac
   - windows
 url: https://www.dear-reality.com/en-us/products/dearvr-pro-2
-description: A state-of-the-art spatializer plugin whether mixing in stereo, multi-channel up to 9.1.6, binaural, or Ambisonics. dearVR PRO 2's ultra-precise early reflection and reverb engine adds another layer of spatial experience, leading to true-to-life sounding productions with natural depth.
+description: A state-of-the-art spatializer plugin whether mixing in stereo, multi-channel up to 9.1.6, binaural, or Ambisonics. dearVR PRO 2's ultra-precise early reflection and reverb engine adds another layer of spatial experience, leading to true-to-life sounding productions with natural depth that puts you in the center of the sound.
 details: |-
   35 multi-channel output formats up to 9.1.6. Up to third-order Ambisonics output. 46 pristine acoustic environments. Support of third-party OSC head-trackers. Native Apple Silicon Support.
 specs: |-

data/software/dear-reality-dearvr-spatial-connect.yaml

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ primaryCategory: spatial
 categories:
   - immersive
   - utility
+  - discontinued
 formats:
   - standalone
 platforms:

data/software/dear-reality-exoverb-micro.yaml

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ categories:
   - plugin
   - effect
   - spatial
+  - discontinued
 formats:
   - aax
   - vst3
@@ -14,7 +15,7 @@ platforms:
   - mac
   - windows
 url: https://www.dear-reality.com/en-us/products/exoverb-micro
-description: Compact reverb plugin powered by the same proprietary reverb engine as its bigger brother, EXOVERB. Choose from 8 expertly crafted acoustic scenes for a truly authentic sound.
+description: Compact reverb plugin powered by the same proprietary reverb engine as its bigger brother, EXOVERB. Choose from 8 expertly crafted acoustic scenes for a truly authentic sound in modern audio production.
 details: |-
   8 expertly crafted acoustic scenes. Powered by EXOVERB's reverb engine with synthesized multi-IRs. Intuitive triangle pad control for adjusting acoustic scene.
 specs: |-

data/software/dear-reality-exoverb.yaml

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ categories:
   - spatial
   - plugin
   - effect
+  - discontinued
 formats:
   - aax
   - vst3
@@ -21,6 +22,7 @@ details: |-
   Intuitive triangle pad control for adjusting acoustic scene
   Separate EQs for early reflections, late reverberation, and reverb sum
 specs: |-
+  - Stereo reverb plugin with enhanced spatial perception (AAX/VST3/AU)
   - 50 acoustic scenes with three-dimensional depth and width
   - Reverb engine with synthesized multi-IRs
   - Intuitive triangle pad and total control adjusting the acoustic scene

data/software/dear-reality-miya.yaml

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ primaryCategory: effect
 categories:
   - plugin
   - creative
+  - discontinued
 platforms:
   - mac
   - windows