Nugen Audio has released a new extension for their Halo Upmix - providing, even more, versatility for one of the most advanced solutions for surround upmixing, including Pro Tools 12.8HD native Dolby Atmos support and support for Ambisonics formats too.

What Can The 3D Immersive Extension Do?

The new 3D Immersive Extension builds on the Halo 9.1 Extension, and now includes an Ambisonic compatible output as an alternative to channel based output for VR, game and other immersive applications. This feature will facilitate re-purposing and converting channel based audio for an Ambisonic workflow.

Avid's latest Pro Tools version 12.8 allows native Dolby Atmos mixing. The Halo Upmix 3D Immersive Extension is now also fully compatible with Pro Tools 12.8, so you'll immediately be able to create immersive mixes and natively upmix to Atmos 7.1.2 stems and access the height channels within the plug-in without having to use an additional Send plug-in to access the height channels in your mix.

The 3D Immersive Extension introduces additional vertical controls via an expanded user interface including control over Ltm and Rtm placement for Dolby Atmos compatible placement. An additional real-time analysis view is also included for the vertical dimension, showing energy distribution of the output audio.

The enhanced upmix algorithm allows for simultaneous use of all the original features including dialog isolation and individual channel output control.

The Halo Upmix 3D Immersive Extension currently supports Avid Protools (AAX) & Steinberg Nuendo (VST3) for Windows and OSX.

Suggested Applications

• Stem and group upmixing

• 7.1 cinematic sound stage enhancement

• TV stereo to surround upmixing with hard centre

• Re-purposing of original stereo for cinematic release

• TV archive enhancement for 5.1 broadcast

• Natural extension of original stereo panoramas and atmospheres

• Upmix to Dolby Atmos compatible 7.1.2 bed tack (3D extension required)

• Upmix to 1st order Ambisonic (AmbiX format) for VR applications (3D extension required)

Check Our Our Exclusive Preview Of The Halo Upmix New Extension

From the show floor at NAB 2017 Nugen Audio Technical Director Paul Tapper shows Synth Expert Editor Stephen Fortner the new Dolby Atmos Pro Tools Integrated version of their Halo Upmix plug-in and their new product just released at NAB 2017 the Nugen Audio Halo Downmix plug-in.