ambisonics

[gregh]

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[malcolmj]

I believe support for multiple output VSTi's is in the works, but I don't know the timeframe.

Wouldn't support for Ambisonics require the ability to do surround sound, as opposed to just supporting multiple outputs, or are you only wanting to downmix to a stereo output?

[eidenk]

Have a look at the Acousmodules site. It's interesting.

http://acousmodules.free.fr/acousmodules_en.htm

[malcolmj]

Originally Posted by gregh

There are VST plugins to do both the encoding (produce the 4 channel audio file) and decoding (map those 4 files to any speaker arrangement). So if the audio software can handle multichannel VST's and can address the multiple outputs on your soundcard then you can do spatial audio - including 5.1
Greg

It sounds like you're after support for surround then as well as support for multi-output VST.

My experience is with the Soundfield MK IV, which was made by Calrec. It came with a processor unit that allowed you to record the 4-channel B format surround signal. You could then mix back through the processor unit to arrive at a Stereo master. Great for recording classical music in concert halls.

Which VST plugins allow you to do the encoding? I can understand a VST for mixdown, but wouldn't you still need a microphone like the Soundfield as the source for the encoding?

Cheers,

Malcolm.

[malcolmj]

Ah, I see. That sounds like a cool idea.