Dolby Atmos music creation 101

Getting started

Episode one: This intro episode covers the basics of getting set up to create Dolby Atmos Music.

Setting up your studio

Episode two: Explore best practices for setting up your studio for Dolby Atmos music creation.

 

Production workflow part 1

Episode three: Discover tips for creating efficient workflows, including best practices for laying out your session. 

Production workflow part 2

Episode four: Examine best practices for production workflow, including how to use the Music Panner modes, mixing vocals in Dolby Atmos, and adding tracking elements.

 

Mixing for headphones

Episode five: See our recommended techniques for mixing Dolby Atmos Music for headphones.

 

Rendering your mix

Episode six: Learn how to create Dolby Atmos master files for your mixes. 

 

Studio setup and tuning

Episode seven:  In this tutorial, we'll discuss the best practices for setting up your home studio for mixing Dolby Atmos music, including speaker placement, suggested studio equipment, and tuning.

Additional resources for music creators

Download the Dolby Atmos Content Creation QuickStart guide for info about Dolby Atmos Music, including toolsets, best practices, and studio resources.

 

If your Mac-based DAW doesn’t support already native Rendering the Dolby Atmos Production Suite can be used to get started. If your Mac-based DAW doesn’t support native Atmos or Panning you can use the free Dolby Atmos Music Panner plug-in.  Note that neither the Dolby Atmos Production Suite or Dolby Atmos Music Panner support Windows workflows.   

Additional resources for music creators

Download the Dolby Atmos Content Creation QuickStart guide for info about Dolby Atmos Music, including toolsets, best practices, and studio resources.

 

If your Mac-based DAW doesn’t support already native Rendering the Dolby Atmos Production Suite can be used to get started. If your Mac-based DAW doesn’t support native Atmos or Panning you can use the free Dolby Atmos Music Panner plug-in.  Note that neither the Dolby Atmos Production Suite or Dolby Atmos Music Panner support Windows workflows.   
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