A Chat with Fiedler Audio

In this episode of Spatial Audio Monthly, Sam Hawking and I welcome a special guest, Thomas Fiedler, the creator and developer of the Dolby Atmos Composer. The discussion delves into the history of the Composer, its development process, and how it has democratized spatial audio production by allowing producers to create Dolby Atmos mixes within their preferred digital audio workstations (DAWs). Thomas shares his insights on the importance of making Atmos accessible to a wider audience and the potential for spatial audio to become the next standard in music production and consumption.

Throughout the conversation, we explore various aspects of the Dolby Atmos Composer, including its unique features, compatibility with different DAWs, and its role in simplifying the Atmos mixing process. We also touch on the future of spatial audio, the challenges faced during development, and the overwhelming positive response from the audio community. The episode concludes with a hint at exciting updates to come in the near future.