Download Surround Spatializer The application is currently under development. You use it at your own risk in accordance with the license described below, which you accept by downloading the application. We assume no liability for its use. Download the Windows version: User Guide Version 1.0.0.23 · Oct 23, 2026 Surround Visualizer shows the spatial soundContinue reading “Magic Immersive Sound – Surround Spatializer”
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Loh – Hearing the Call – Review – A Dolby Atmos version optimized for binaural audio: an explanation from the sound engineer.
For the release of Loh’s album Hearing the Call, I had the opportunity to speak with David Patrick from WHITE MASTERING STUDIOS, the sound engineer who handled the Dolby Atmos mix. He explained the specifics of his mix and the optimizations made for binaural listening for the artist Loh. Binaural listening accounts for more than 90% of Dolby Atmos plays.
Jean-Michel Jarre – Oxygène (50th Anniversary Editions) – Dolby Atmos preview – A New Benchmark for Dolby Atmos?
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of his legendary album Oxygène, Jean-Michel Jarre is orchestrating an exceptional comeback through three major, complementary projects. The pioneer of electronic music has announced his new immersive world tour, titled OXYGENE & BEYOND, featuring three highly anticipated concerts at La Seine Musicale from October 14 to 16, 2027. At theContinue reading “Jean-Michel Jarre – Oxygène (50th Anniversary Editions) – Dolby Atmos preview – A New Benchmark for Dolby Atmos?”
Mariusz Szypura – Chopin Residue (Combined Version) – Two versions of the album to create an immersive experience! Review ( Master ADM, Bluray stereo, DTS HDMA Auro3D, Dolby Atmos TrueHD)
Mariusz Szypura takes us on a true musical journey with his album Chopin Residue, which consists of two parts, Deconstructions and Reworks, designed to be listened to simultaneously, and also merged into an immersive version created with Morten Lindberg and Jacek Gawlowski, Chopin Residue (Combined Version), which I invite you to discover here, along withContinue reading “Mariusz Szypura – Chopin Residue (Combined Version) – Two versions of the album to create an immersive experience! Review ( Master ADM, Bluray stereo, DTS HDMA Auro3D, Dolby Atmos TrueHD)”
Dave Brubeck Quartet – Live At The Kurhaus 1967 – Review of the Sapphire version of The Lost Recording (Vinyl, digital High resolution)
I’ve been wanting to review some of The Lost Recordings releases for a while now. During a party at Ana Mighty Sound, François Saint-Gérand had invited Frédéric d’Oria-Nicolas, the director of The Lost Recordings, to explain how his albums are produced and restored. It was also an opportunity to listen to a press copy ofContinue reading “Dave Brubeck Quartet – Live At The Kurhaus 1967 – Review of the Sapphire version of The Lost Recording (Vinyl, digital High resolution)”
The Beatles – Rubber Soul (2026) – A New Stereo mix & Dolby Atmos Experience Made Possible by AI
Modern tools like AI may be controversial, but in the case of this album Rubber Soul, it’s a production tool that will simply make it possible to separate the instruments and vocals, it has the ability to perfectly separate the vocals and instruments to provide separate audio tracks, allowing the sound engineer to remix asContinue reading “The Beatles – Rubber Soul (2026) – A New Stereo mix & Dolby Atmos Experience Made Possible by AI”
Phil Collins – Face Value: For its 45th anniversary, are Steven Wilson’s stereo and immersive remixes the new reference version? Review (stereo, 5.1, Dolby Atmos vs original)
To mark the 45th anniversary of Phil Collins very first solo album, Face Value, two special editions have been released: a vinyl box set and a Blu-ray Audio featuring stereo, 5.1, and Dolby Atmos versions remixed by Steven Wilson. Today, Steven Wilson has mastered the art of remixing legendary albums; so one might wonder whetherContinue reading “Phil Collins – Face Value: For its 45th anniversary, are Steven Wilson’s stereo and immersive remixes the new reference version? Review (stereo, 5.1, Dolby Atmos vs original)”
U2 Carnaval de Luz (Streaming Dolby Atmos)
Spatialization SP: ●●●●●●oooo (6.5) , SK: ●●●●●ooooo (5), Dynamique: ●●●●o (4) – Global: ●●●●o (4) This is the Tidal Dolby Atmos presented in Dolby Digital Plus at 768 kbits/s. This is also available on Amazon Music an Apple Music. Immersive sound in music production: U2 provides an example of how immersive sound is applied toContinue reading “U2 Carnaval de Luz (Streaming Dolby Atmos)”
U2 – Carnaval de Luz – Preview of the New Album – Stereo vs Dolby Atmos
Carnaval de Luz is the 16th studio album by the Irish rock band U2. Scheduled for release on November 13, it will be available on vinyl, CD, and Blu-ray, with an audio track in Dolby Atmos TrueHD format.Featuring 12 tracks, two of which are already available, this album is now the subject of an earlyContinue reading “U2 – Carnaval de Luz – Preview of the New Album – Stereo vs Dolby Atmos”
Salon Haute Fidelite 2026 PARIS (High Fidelity and High End Paris 2026 Show)
This year, in 2026, the High-Fidelity show is being held in Paris at the Tour Cœur Défense, on the 23rd and 24th floors (as in 2025).This two-day event brings together more than 80 hi-fi and high-end brands showcased in 28 listening rooms. I invite you to enjoy a guided video tour of the show, accompaniedContinue reading “Salon Haute Fidelite 2026 PARIS (High Fidelity and High End Paris 2026 Show)”