Headitude: The Best Head Tracking Solution for Audio Production?

In this video, I demonstrate how to set up and use Headitude, a free macOS application that captures head tracking data from Apple AirPods. I guide you through the installation process using Xcode and explain how to compile the application from source code. What makes Headitude unique is its ability to maintain head position without automatic recalibration and its flexible OSC message formatting, making it arguably the best head tracking application available today.

I walk you through two practical use cases: integrating Headitude with the Dolby Atmos Renderer and Cubase/Nuendo. I show you how to configure the OSC settings, set up the correct ports, and format the tracking data for each application. Additionally, I explain how Windows users can benefit from Headitude by using an Apple Silicon Mac as an audio interface, allowing for head tracking capabilities in a Windows-based studio environment. While the setup requires some technical steps, I break down the process to make it accessible even for those unfamiliar with programming.