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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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