dearVR PRO - Enhance Dolby Atmos in Logic with dearVR PRO and MONITOR
For a long time, the audio industry was focused on producing in stereo. It was a simple format to work with, and easily delivers a good amount of width and depth through speakers and headphones. Larger surround formats like 5.1 or 7.1 never really took off due to the complexity of setting up systems in conventional rooms. Dolby Atmos expands audio immersion - the idea of having sound sources all around you. Unlike conventional surround formats, Atmos includes a second plane of speakers above the listener - creating an even deeper perception of space and sonic reality. This opens doors to more creative freedom because larger productions no longer need to densely squeeze everything between two speakers. Engineers can now use a complete 3D audio sphere to place sounds around listeners, incorporating a completely new form of dramaturgy and expression in cinema and music. Visit dear-reality.com for further information. Special Thanks to Isabelle Simone for supporting us with her Track "5 years": https://open.spotify.com/artist/55EfAGQ4DzPYIF84rFyQ9Y?si=Vm8wxvTVS6eC25AtuJ4xwQ&dl_branch=1
dearVR PRO - Enhance Dolby Atmos in Logic with dearVR PRO and MONITOR
Introduction
The video introduces Dear Reality's plugins and how they can be used to mix and monitor in Dolby Atmos format.
Using Plugins in Logic for Immersive 3D Mix
This section explains how to use the plugins in Logic to achieve an immersive 3D mix in Dolby Atmos.
Updating Project Format to Dolby Atmos
- To update the project format to Dolby Atmos, click on Mix and Dolby Atmos.
- Turn on Spatial Audio.
- Logic automatically changes the surround format to 7.1.2 and loads the Dolby Atmos plugin on the master bus.
Using Dear VR Monitor for Virtual Mix Room
- Dear VR Monitor creates a perfect virtual mix room and lets you produce in any format anytime and anywhere using headphones.
- Select 7.1.4 as the output format to see the full potential of Dear VR Monitor.
- Use head rotation knob to quickly look around in your mix.
Using Renderer Plugin for Multi-channel Positioning
This section explains how to use the renderer plugin for multi-channel positioning.
Using DFVR Pro for Bed Positioning
- Load DFVR Pro on a track for perfect multi-channel positioning paired with a high-quality immersive reverb simulation.
- Select 7.1.2 as your output format and move your source around.
Using DFVR Pro on Reverb Send
- Load DFVR Pro on a reverb send track to get an immersive spatial impression of audio objects.
- Turn down direct signal and choose between different virtual acoustic spaces.
Testing Mix Translations with Acoustic Scenes within Dear VR Monitor
- Use acoustic scenes within Dear VR Monitor to test how the mix translates to common listening environments such as cinema, home theater, or car.
- Spatial headphone compensation optimizes the plugin for your headphone model.
Conclusion
The video concludes by summarizing how Dear Reality's plugins enhance the mixing process in every step of Dolby Atmos productions, providing a true perception of direction, distance, reflections, and reverb.