The VST AmbiDecoder plug-in converts Ambisonics audio for playback on headphones or multi-channel speaker setups. It is used automatically in the Control RoomPhones and Control RoomMain channels, and can also be used as an insert plug-in.
Shows the audio formats of the input and output signals.
Binaural Ambisonics. Ambi Head is a plugin (VST, AU, AAX) converting ambisonic signals into 3D binaural audio. It allows manipulations of audio scenes (rotations and control of spatial width). IEM Plug-in Suite. The IEM Plug-in Suite is a free and Open-Source audio plugin suite including Ambisonic plug-ins up to 7th order created by staff and students of the Institute of Electronic Music. The VST AmbiDecoder plug-in converts Ambisonics audio for playback on headphones or multi-channel speaker setups. It is used automatically in the Control Room Phones and Control Room Main channels, and can also be used as an insert plug-in.
Allows you to set the head-related transfer function (HRTF) mode for binaural playback. The following HRTF modes are available:
Standard mode uses the standard HRTF algorithm of Cubase.
SOFA mode allows you to use an HRTF saved in SOFA file format.
This mode is only available if you have loaded a SOFA file.
Facebook mode uses the same HRTF algorithm that is used for VR video playback at www.facebook.com.
YouTube mode uses the same HRTF algorithm that is used for VR video playback at www.youtube.com.
The HRTF settings are only available if VST AmbiDecoder is used in the Phones channel of the Control Room or as an insert plug-in.
The availability of Facebook and YouTube HRTF modes depends on the Ambisonics order of the Main Mix bus.
If this button is activated, VST AmbiDecoder receives head-tracking data from the Head Tracking window. If this button is deactivated, you can use the Yaw, Pitch, and Roll controls on the VST AmbiDecoder panel for setting the rotation angles.
Sets the yaw rotation angle.
Sets the pitch rotation angle.
Sets the roll rotation angle.
Sets the gain of the head-locked signal that is sent into the side-chain input of VST AmbiDecoder.
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The aX Ambisonics Suite provide you with the tools for a full signal chain working with spatial and immersive audio – from encoding to decoding and plenty in between.
The aX Suite includes plugins for Ambisonics panning and monitoring to get you into the world of spatial audio.
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It also includes effects to use directly on your Ambisonics signals: delay, EQ, compression, noise gate and deesser.
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What is Ambisonics?
Ambisonics is a 3D sound format widely used in VR/AR work for its efficiency and flexibility. It can be listened to over headphones or speakers to create unique immersive experiences.
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All plugins come in three variations: first, third and seventh order.
First order: efficient at the cost of some spatial quality
Third order: balance spatial quality and CPU use
Seventh order: high spatial quality for precise sound source localisation
Not sure what exactly Ambisonic “order” means or what you need? Read our guide!
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