Audeze & Embody Partner To Bring Maxwells Head Tracking To Spatial Audio Creators

Highlights

Audeze and Embody created Immerse Virtual Studio Pro, revolutionizing spatial audio mixing with HRTF technology.
This software allows creators to mix Dolby Atmos, stereo, and surround quality audio using just headphones.
The collaboration will likely lead to more indie games with high-quality audio, shaping the future of gaming experiences.

As a seasoned gamer with years of immersion under my belt, I can confidently say that the collaboration between Audeze and Embody is a game-changer for the audiophile community, and it’s not just about the next level of gaming experiences – it’s about bringing spatial audio to the masses.

These days, spatial audio is extremely popular across various activities, including gaming, movie-watching, and music listening. It’s highly likely that the spatial audio aspect is integrated in some form or another in these experiences. Most people are probably simply enjoying the immersive experience offered by spatial audio. However, if you are a content creator and wish to enhance your toolkit with spatial audio, Audeze and Embody have made it significantly easier for you to do so.

If you’re passionate about high-fidelity audio, chances are you’ve come across Audeze and their top-notch headphones and headsets. However, if you’re not in the music production field, you might not have encountered Embody yet, but their work on games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Final Fantasy XIV is likely familiar to you. These two industry leaders, one excelling in creating superior headphones for spatial audio experiences, the other renowned for its software development in spatial audio, are joining forces with their new collaboration, Immerse Virtual Studio Pro, which promises to revolutionize the field.

What Is Immerse Virtual Studio Pro?

Audeze & Embody Partner To Bring Maxwells Head Tracking To Spatial Audio Creators

Simplifying high-end audio mixing has traditionally been a challenging endeavor without a complete studio setup, but Immerse Studio Pro is designed to eliminate that obstacle. This software empowers you to tackle Dolby Atmos, stereo, surround sound, or Apple Music mixing using nothing more than a pair of headphones with confidence.

Utilizing Head-related transfer function (HRTF) technology, this software allows you to produce professional studio sound quality for mixing by simulating height, depth perception, and stereo effects with a simple button click, even in untreated rooms, using compatible headphones. Thanks to our collaboration with Audeze, the PlayStation and Xbox versions of the Maxwell headset are fully compatible with Immerse Studio Pro. Additionally, it is also compatible with Apple AirPods for those who favor iOS devices.

What Does This Mean For Gamers?

Although this software launch may not immediately benefit gamers as a new headset or headphones might, it significantly expands possibilities for spatial audio creation among creators. Consequently, an increase in indie games experimenting with advanced audio quality is likely, rather than just the major AAA games that have been pioneering it recently.

It’s likely that we’ll see the effects of these changes unfold gradually, but envisioning a future of gaming with spatial audio support across all titles really gets me pumped!

How To Access Immerse Virtual Studio Pro

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m thrilled about the recent announcement on August 6th regarding the launch of Immerse Virtual Studio Pro. At the moment, it can only be accessed via an Inquiry. But, if you’re curious and want a sneak peek, the Apple Music edition of Immerse Virtual Studio Pro is up for grabs! MacOS users can enjoy a 14-day free trial to experience this software firsthand.

It appears that the Virtual Studio Pro could take after the Apple Music Edition model, suggesting a potential offering of either a recurring monthly fee or a single upfront charge in the coming weeks.

FAQ

Q: When not to use spatial audio?

While spatial audio is great for a lot of scenarios, there are still some situations, like working out or going for a walk, where it can get a bit disorienting. Any situation where you are moving your head around a fair bit, can cause spatial audio to be more distracting than if you were just listening to the content normally.

Q: Is spatial sound better than stereo?

Contrary to regular stereo sound that only has left and right channels, spatial audio expands this by including vertical dimensions such as height. This makes the audio feel more like natural listening experience where sounds come from different directions.

2024-08-17 22:05