Masterchannel's Spatial AI can convert stereo files into Spatial Audio files. This document explains how this process works.
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Spatial Upmixing is the process of turning a traditional stereo file into a Spatial Audio file.
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Masterchannel's Spatial AI first extracts stems from your stereo master (e.g. vocals, drums, etc.). It then places them in a virtual 3D audio space to produce a Spatial Audio mix. The audio is finally processed in a way that ensures that the Spatial Audio master has an emotional feel that is as similar as possible to the original stereo master. The dynamic ratio between elements/stems is fully preserved.
Human studio engineers perform many manual steps to add a more artistic touch to Spatial Audio masters, which is why they charge significantly higher rates. Masterchannel's Spatial AI, on the other hand, is intended for customers who are content with their current stereo workflows but require a scalable and cost-effective solution to spatialize their releases.
Dolby Atmos is Dolby's proprietary Spatial Audio format and a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Spatial Audio files produced by Masterchannel's Spatial AI are fully compatible with Dolby Atmos.
You can listen to Spatial Audio files using one of the applications below. You cannot listen to Spatial Audio files by simply opening them with the default player on your computer nor in the Apple Music app, as default players do not support Spatial Audio and will produce incorrect output.