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Learn To Mix Music In Dolby Atmos - Free Series

If you want to learn about mixing music in Dolby Atmos, then we already have a lot of excellent content on Dolby Atmos including a free video tutorial series on setting up a Dolby Atmos Production Suite but it is from a Home Entertainment perspective and we do have an excellent masterclass in mixing music in Dolby Atmos.

Dolby has also been busy creating some great resources including a Dolby Atmos Music Production Curriculum. But what if you are starting out mixing music in Dolby Atmos? In this article we are featuring a music production focussed 6 part free video tutorial series produced by Dolby.

In this series, you can explore Dolby Atmos music creation hosted by Dolby's Luke Argilla and Maggie Tobin. In this six-part series, they cover all of the basics for getting started, including…

  • Installing the Dolby Atmos Production Suite

  • Setting up your music studio

  • Best practices for Dolby Atmos music production

  • Techniques for mixing Dolby Atmos music for headphones

  • Creating Dolby Atmos master files for delivery

So let’s get started…

Dolby Atmos Music Creation 101: Getting Started

In this tutorial, Dolby cover the basics for creating Dolby Atmos Music, including setting up your DAW, using the Dolby Atmos Music Panner plugin, configuring your studio, and best practices for preserving your creative intent during playback. To learn more check out the Dolby Atmos Music Production curriculum.

Dolby Atmos Music Creation 101: Setting Up Your Studio

In this tutorial, Dolby explores best practices for setting up your studio for Dolby Atmos music creation, including ways to organize your sessions, assigning the Music Panner plugin, and preferred I/O settings for Ableton Live and Logic Pro.

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Pro Tools users can start creating Dolby Atmos music by downloading these Input/Output settings.

Dolby Atmos Music Creation 101: Production Workflow Part I

In this tutorial, we'll share tips on creating efficient workflows when creating Dolby Atmos music, including best practices for laying out your session.

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Dolby Atmos Music Creation 101: Production Workflow Part II

In this tutorial, Dolby continues to examine best practices for production workflow, including how to use the Music Panner modes, mixing vocals in Dolby Atmos, and adding tracking elements.

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Dolby Atmos Music Creation 101: Mixing for Headphones

In this tutorial, Dolby shares their preferred techniques for mixing Dolby Atmos music for headphones. They cover binaural mixing, binaural metadata, and explore creative choices with binaural Dolby Atmos mixing.

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  • 00:00 - 01:45 Dolby Atmos Music Creation 101: Mixing for Headphones

  • 01:45 - 02:44 Binaural Mixing Settings

  • 02:44 - 06:16 Binaural Metadata Settings

  • 06:16 - 11:45 Creative Choices with Binaural Atmos Mixing

Dolby Atmos Music Creation 101: Rendering Your Mix

In this tutorial, Dolby discusses the steps for creating Dolby Atmos Master Files, explore settings and techniques you'll use to reach the integrated loudness target for delivery to streaming music services.

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