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 and guides you through integration with both Dolby Atmos Renderer and Cubase/Nuendo. I explain the unique features of Headitude, including its position maintenance and flexible OSC message formatting, while showing how Windows users can benefit from this setup by using an Apple Silicon Mac as an audio interface.
Stemcell 2: Game-Changing Spectral Multichannel Ducking Plugin (Unless You Use Reaper)
In this review, I examine Stemcell 2, a multi-channel stem processor from The Cargo Cult that offers unique spectral ducking capabilities but suffers from significant limitations in Reaper due to its automatic channel layout detection inherited from its Pro Tools origins. While the plugin shines in DAWs like Studio One and could be valuable for film and TV audio work, its high price point and compatibility issues make it worth testing thoroughly before purchase, with Reaper users potentially better served by alternatives from Waves or PSP AudioWare.
I Couldn't Tell Reality from Virtual Mixing Studio | Sony 360 VME Review
In this video, I explore Sony's revolutionary 360 Virtual Mixing Environment (360 VME), a system that creates a personalized virtual studio experience through headphones by precisely matching your individual ear and head geometry, taking you through the sophisticated measurement process, software setup, and real-world applications, particularly in educational settings.
Ranking the Best 3D Audio Panners: My Top Picks for Immersive Sound
In this video, I review and rank my top 4 immersive panning plugins, breaking down their features, strengths, and limitations based on my personal experience. I also discuss an honorary mention and conclude with thoughts on the current state of immersive panning technology, inviting viewers to share their own opinions and experiences.
Move It Plugin Review: The Ultimate Surround Sound Tool or Overpriced Gimmick?
In this video, I review Move It by HAL, a new panning plugin for immersive and spatial audio production that offers more than just panning capabilities. While it has some innovative features, I discuss its usability issues, pricing concerns, and compatibility challenges with certain DAWs.
Virtuoso 2: The Swiss Army Knife for Binaural Audio Got an Update
In this video, I dive into the exciting new features of Virtuoso 2, the latest update to APL's popular binaural rendering plugin. From new HRTFs and enhanced head tracking to a customizable EQ and the ability to play Dolby Atmos master files in the standalone version, I'll guide you through the key improvements and discuss their potential impact on your audio workflow.
AB Chorus: The Game-Changing Audio Plugin That's Not For Everyone
In this video, I dive into AB Chorus, Audio Brewers' latest immersive chorus plugin, exploring its capabilities across various audio formats and its creative potential in immersive audio production. I'll break down who this powerful but complex tool is perfect for and who might want to look elsewhere, helping you decide if it's the right investment for your audio toolkit.
Getting Freaky With TB Equalizer Pro: A Plugin Review
In this video, we review ToneBoosters' Equalizer Pro plugin and utilize its unique 64-channel processing capability for generalized mid-side processing in immersive audio production.
Sound Particles InDelay: The Swiss Army Knife of Delay Plugins?
In this video, I review Sound Particles' InDelay plugin, showcasing its innovative features for both stereo and immersive audio production, while also discussing its strengths and potential areas for improvement.
Why This Powerful Audio Tool Might Be Overkill for You
In this video, we explore AudioMovers' Omnibus 3 and its integration with Dolby Atmos and binaural rendering, revealing why this powerful tool might be overkill for many users' audio workflows.
Finally! A New Approach to Dolby Atmos Mastering
In this video, we explore the Fiedler Audio Mastering Console for Dolby Atmos, a standalone tool that allows users to easily remaster Dolby Atmos master files using the Gravitas dynamics processing module for tasks such as adding sidechain compression without the need for a digital audio workstation.
Lumina Delay: The Best Immersive Delay Plugin?
In this video, we explore the features and quirks of Lumina Delay, an affordable and intuitive multi-tap delay plugin from Mountain Road DSP that can handle immersive audio formats up to 7.1.4.
Multichannel Side-Chaining With Gravitas
In this video, I demonstrate how Fiedler Audio's Gravitas plugin can be used to sidechain a 16-channel third-order ambisonics track with another 16-channel third-order ambisonics track, showcasing its unique capabilities and versatility in creative audio processing.
Fiedler Audio Gravitas Review
In this video I explore Fiedler Audio's new plugin, Gravitas, showcasing its unique approach to dynamics processing, particularly for multichannel audio and Dolby Atmos.
Getting Started With 360 Reality Audio
In this video, I explore the 360 WalkMix Creator, the core of Sony's 360 Reality Audio format, demonstrating its ease of use and impressive capabilities within Ableton Live 12, while also discussing the concerning accessibility issues and the need for Sony to reevaluate their approach to make the technology more widely available to producers and students.
New Plugin Alert!
In this video, I dive into two innovative plugins: Audio Brewers' Astrometry Delay, an immersive tap delay with unique features, and NovoNotes' SideRack, which allows you to integrate iOS audio units into your DAW, showcasing their capabilities and potential applications in music production and sound design.