Dolby Atmos may be big talk in the music-production bubble, but more and more consumers are buying mono speakers. We consider how this may affect adoption of Atmos for music.
Apple Spatial Audio Update Brings Both Good And Bad News
Apple has made 2 announcements about their Spatial Audio platform, one is good news for consumers and extends the number of consumers who can enjoy Apple Music in Dolby Atmos and the other is a clarification, which will mean some Apple users will not be able to enjoy Spatial Audio. We have the details.
Apple Spatial Audio - Is It All Hype?
Apple released Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos support on the same day as the WWDC21 keynote address. Whilst we have been reporting uncertainty regarding Apple’s binaural implementation, there are mixed reports coming out about the immersive audio experience on Apple Music. In this article, we explore some of the early concerns.
Apple Spatial Audio With Dolby Atmos Support Released
On May 17th 2021, Apple announced Apple Music is bringing industry-leading sound quality to subscribers with the addition of Spatial Audio with support for Dolby Atmos in June 2021. Today Apple officially released Spatial Audio, powered by Dolby Atmos for Apple music during its WWDC keynote. We have all the details…
Dolby Atmos Coming To Apple Music - Is It time To Start Mixing Music In Dolby Atmos?
We now have official confirmation of a rumour we reported a couple of weeks ago that Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos is coming to the entire lossless Audio catalogue on Apple Music in June 2021. With this announcement, surely it’s time for you to start mixing your music tracks in Dolby Atmos? We investigate.
Apple Music HiFi With Dolby Atmos Support Coming
There has been a combination of rumours and code evidence in a recent iOS 14.6 Beta release that show Apple is planning a Hifi version of Apple Music with support for Dolby audio formats including Dolby Atmos.
Free Immersive Room Tones Sound Effects Library
Room tones are a crucial part of the audio post-production workflow. With the increasing use of immersive formats like Dolby Atmos, having immersive sound effects with height components really helps. Here is your chance to download a free library with 60 files in B-Format Ambix and native dummy head binaural formats.
How To Mix Dolby Atmos For Music - Expert Tutorial
In this extended free Expert Tutorial, David Ziegler, Senior Content Engineer, Dolby Germany and Eric Horstmann from Immersive Lab show how to mix music in Dolby Atmos. David starts with an overview and then together they explore Eric’s template and workflow using a track that Eric recently remixed in Dolby Atmos for a client.
Dear Reality dearVR PRO Creating An Immersive Soundscape - Free Tutorial
In this video for Production Expert, Tom Lowe uses dearVR PRO - a 3D audio processing plug-in - to mix sound in several immersive formats, from binaural for headphones, through to Ambisonics in first, second and third orders, 7.1.2 for Dolby Atmos beds, and 13.1 for Auro3D.
Maintaining Dialog Clarity With Reverb In A Surround Mix
With more consumers than ever listening through less-than-ideal speakers in less-than-ideal environments, dialog clarity is increasingly a major concern for audio post engineers. In this article, Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe from Nugen Audio offers some suggestions for maintaining dialog clarity in a reverb-heavy mix, with specific reference to Nugen’s new reverb plug-in, Paragon.
Apple HomePods To Support Dolby Atmos - We Have The Details
Apple has announced that with an upcoming software update their HomePod smart speakers will provide support for Dolby Atmos as well as 5.1 and 7.1 audio, further adding to the options available for consumers to be able to enjoy Dolby Atmos content.
FREE 3D Audio Guide From Sound Particles - Get Your Copy Now
Sound Particles, a 3D audio software company have just released a new free eBook “All You Need to Know About 3D Audio”. Their goal is to help professionals around the world to transition into the immersive audio field. We have all the details…
Mixing In Surround Using Nugen Audio ISL and SEQ-S Plugins - Expert Tutorials
In this article and free video tutorial from Nugen Audio, we are going to look at using Nugen Audio’s ISL true peak limiter and SEQ-S match and morph EQ as part of your surround workflow.
Creating A Post Production Suite For Dolby Atmos - Guide With Pictures
In this article, UK based freelance dubbing mixer Andrew Swallow describes how he upgraded his Norwich based dubbing suite into a facility in which he can now mix Dolby Atmos productions for his clients.
Nugen Audio Updates Halo Downmix - Learn How To Correct The Delay In Legacy Upmixes
Nugen Audio has released an update to its Halo Downmix software that expands its compatibility to allow for more flexibility and collaboration across different project types. In this article, we have all the detail on the new features introduced in Halo Downmix 1.3 as well as advise on how correct delays introduced in legacy upmixing practices.
Dolby Atmos - What Hardware And Software Do You Need To Work In Atmos?
In this article we are going to explore what the minimum requirements are for both hardware and software are, to be able to mix in Dolby Atmos. We look at which DAWs you can use, what monitoring system you will need, and what additional software you will need.
LiquidSonics Cinematic Rooms Announced - A Powerful Dolby Atmos Compatible Reverb
Liquidsonics, the company behind Seventh Heaven and Lustrous Plates reverb plug-ins have announced their latest reverb Cinematic Rooms, offering exquisite sounds, powerful tools and full Dolby Atmos compatibility up to 7.1.6.
Mixing Dolby Atmos In Music - An Webinar Series From Dolby's Ceri Thomas
Dolby ran a series of webinars aimed to provide an introduction to the world of Dolby Atmos Music.
TIDAL Announce Dolby Atmos Support On Their Platform On Android Devices
As part of the push to be able to deliver music in Dolby Atmos, TIDAL has brought support for Dolby Atmos to their TIDAL HIFI Platform. This means you can now listen to music in Dolby on your Dolby Atmos compatible Android smartphone or tablet.
ESI GIGAPORT eX And UGM192 Audio Interfaces Announced At NAMM 2020
ESI has announced that 2 new interfaces at NAMM 2020. The first is the UGM192: Ultra Mobile Guitar & Microphone 24-bit / 192 kHz USB Audio Adapter and the second is the GIGAPORT eX: 24-bit 192 kHz 8 output USB-C Audio Interface that unusually supports 7.1 playback.