Is it possible for bedroom producers to get started with immersive today, and what should they know when getting started?
Absolutely. Turn on Dolby Atmos in your DAW (Logic Pro is the fastest on‑ramp), place elements around the field, and monitor in binaural with your headphones. For production and learning, that’s enough. For mixing, check on a speaker setup before finalizing.
All the time, I hear misconceptions about immersive audio, so let me clarify some things that might help you when you’re starting out.
People often say it’s something for the future, but the truth is that it’s already here. There are large catalogues available today on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and TIDAL.
Another common one is that you need special headphones. You don’t. Any pair will work with binaural monitoring. Of course, if you’re using platform‑matched gear like AirPods with Apple Music, you might get some extra features, but it isn’t a requirement.
And finally, some people think that an Atmos remix automatically sounds better. That isn’t always the case. If music was crafted for stereo, it may sound best in stereo. Immersive works when it’s designed for immersive from the ground up.
Pro tip from Marcela Rada: Remember that immersive doesn’t automatically mean better. It works when it’s crafted for the format.
