Auro-3D Creative Tool Suite v3.0
Everything Necessary to Create Immersive 3D Audio Content
Auro-3D® enables new and exciting creative possibilites with easy integration into existing content-creation workflows. The Auro-3D® Creative Tool Suite contains everything necessary to create 3D audio content. The entertainment industry demands a superior integrated solution... And we deliver.
The following Auro plug-ins can be used within today's workflows and DAWs (available in AAX, AU, and VST3 formats for Mac).
Auro-Matic® Pro is a unique creative tool that transforms legacy Mono, Stereo and Surround content into a natural 3D or 2D listening experience.
Auro-Panner is a specially designed tool for panning audio in an immersive 3D environment – including stereo, mono, and multichannel material originally recorded elsewhere.
Auro-Codec Key Features
• Mixing and unmixing of 2 or 3 channels in PCM
• 100% Channel separation
• Ultra-low latency decoding
• Compatible with existing standards (Blu-Ray,HDMI,DCP,...)
• Scalable solutions from 5.1 up to 24 channels with no need for object-based data
• 'Single File Distribution' (2D + 3D formats in a single carrier): 5.1 Surround mix is available on any system in uncompressed PCM quality, and systems equipped with an Auro-Decoder will playback the original Auro-3D® mix
The Auro-Codec boasts backwards compatibility that allows for the simultaneous distribution of multiple playback formats in one single stream.
• Mixing and unmixing of 2 or 3 channels in PCM
• 100% Channel separation
• Ultra-low latency decoding
• Compatible with existing standards (Blu-Ray,HDMI,DCP,...)
• Scalable solutions from 5.1 up to 24 channels with no need for object-based data
• 'Single File Distribution' (2D + 3D formats in a single carrier): 5.1 Surround mix is available on any system in uncompressed PCM quality, and systems equipped with an Auro-Decoder will playback the original Auro-3D® mix
The Auro-Codec boasts backwards compatibility that allows for the simultaneous distribution of multiple playback formats in one single stream.
Support for Channel-based and Object-based Audio
Using the AURO-3D Creative Tool Suite, multiple masters of the same mix can be created in the uncompressed audio domain. Next to the traditional channel-based versions, the Creative Tools Suite now also supports the creation of object-based immersive and interactive mixes, with features such as:
Using the AURO-3D Creative Tool Suite, multiple masters of the same mix can be created in the uncompressed audio domain. Next to the traditional channel-based versions, the Creative Tools Suite now also supports the creation of object-based immersive and interactive mixes, with features such as:
- Dynamic objects for Immersive mix in e.g. AuroMax
- Multiple Programs/Presentations, with support for multiple languages, auxiliary tracks, commentary tracks and much more in a single audio stream
- Interactive Dialog Enhancement through interactive gains
Mix and Monitor your Immersive Mix in all its Glory
With the all-new monitoring functions, this new version brings the unique ability to switch between different versions of the mix, all on the same monitoring setup. By selecting the right Mix Profile, you can be sure that your mix will be compatible with the supported features and limitations of the target deliverable.
Support for Loudness Measurement ensures your mix, downmixes and interactive programs comply to the EBU R128 guidelines (other standards coming soon). The all new and patent-pending AURO rendering algorithms with room-centric panning, ensure that all your mixes translate as intended, from playback in your studio, to cinema theatres, home systems and even mobile devices. The Fader Link feature allows the Pro Tools fader, solo and mute buttons to control the AURO Panner's fader, solo and mute buttons. Next to this, X/Y panning can also be linked to the Pro Tools X/Y panning controls.
With the all-new monitoring functions, this new version brings the unique ability to switch between different versions of the mix, all on the same monitoring setup. By selecting the right Mix Profile, you can be sure that your mix will be compatible with the supported features and limitations of the target deliverable.
Support for Loudness Measurement ensures your mix, downmixes and interactive programs comply to the EBU R128 guidelines (other standards coming soon). The all new and patent-pending AURO rendering algorithms with room-centric panning, ensure that all your mixes translate as intended, from playback in your studio, to cinema theatres, home systems and even mobile devices. The Fader Link feature allows the Pro Tools fader, solo and mute buttons to control the AURO Panner's fader, solo and mute buttons. Next to this, X/Y panning can also be linked to the Pro Tools X/Y panning controls.
Export What you Need, When you Need it
Various new exports can now be enabled, next to the exports of mixes and stems in uncompressed PCM, targeting different applications of the same mix.
Various new exports can now be enabled, next to the exports of mixes and stems in uncompressed PCM, targeting different applications of the same mix.
- Encoding of all supported AURO-3D formats with the renowned Auro-Codec® for release in cinema, on Blu-ray or downloads/streaming to AURO-compatible devices, with support for high sample rates (up to 96kHz)
- AuroMax® for Digital Cinema using SMPTE IAB (ST 2098-2)
- ADM BWF-Yles with support for the Broadcast ProYle, according to ITU-R BS.2076
Auro-Matic Pro 2D/3D
The much praised Auro-Matic Pro plug-ins are now also part of the Creative Tool Suite, providing you with the best tools tools to transform any stereo or surround content into great immersive sound. The up-mixing plug-ins are based on an intelligent and highly eAcient algorithm that uses a variety of early reBection patterns to create a two- or three-dimensional sound Celd from a one- or two-dimensional source, without aDecting the intentional aesthetics of the original mix. The "Center Generator" feature allows extracting information (e.g. dialogue) from left and right Stereo signals to create a distinct Center channel.
The much praised Auro-Matic Pro plug-ins are now also part of the Creative Tool Suite, providing you with the best tools tools to transform any stereo or surround content into great immersive sound. The up-mixing plug-ins are based on an intelligent and highly eAcient algorithm that uses a variety of early reBection patterns to create a two- or three-dimensional sound Celd from a one- or two-dimensional source, without aDecting the intentional aesthetics of the original mix. The "Center Generator" feature allows extracting information (e.g. dialogue) from left and right Stereo signals to create a distinct Center channel.
Our Bundles
In many occasions, a combination of multiple licenses will be needed in certain typical content creation workflows. The following bundles provide you with all the relevant tools for a reduced price as an annual subscription. In these subscription plans, new features and tools can be added over time, making sure you always have the latest and greatest tools available. Note that activation using iLok Cloud is not enabled for these bundles.
In many occasions, a combination of multiple licenses will be needed in certain typical content creation workflows. The following bundles provide you with all the relevant tools for a reduced price as an annual subscription. In these subscription plans, new features and tools can be added over time, making sure you always have the latest and greatest tools available. Note that activation using iLok Cloud is not enabled for these bundles.
AURO-3D CTS for Music
• Auro-Matic Pro 3D • Auro-Codec Encoding Create and release stunning immersive music productions. |
AURO-3D CTS for Broadcast
• Auro-Matic Pro 3D • Auro-Codec Encoding • Auro-3D ADM Export Create immersive and interactive programs for broadcast. |
AURO-3D CTS for Cinema
• Auro-Matic Pro 3D • Auro-Codec Encoding • AuroMax Export Create immersive cinematic audio for distribution to digital cinema theaters. |
AURO-3D CTS for Movies
• Auro-Matic Pro 3D • Auro-Codec Encoding • Auro-3D ADM Export • AuroMax Export Create immersive content for cinema theaters, home audio and broadcast. |
System Requirements
macOS
• Intel Mac with macOS 11.6 or greater
• Intel® Core i5 processor, Intel® Core i7 or newer recommended
• 16GB RAM (32GB or more recommended)
Supported Hosts
• Pro Tools 11 and higher
• Logic Pro 10.7 and higher
• DaVinci Resolve 17 and higher (AU only)
• Cubase 12 and higher
• Nuendo 11 and higher
• Reaper 6 and higher
Please note that although other DAWs such as Ableton Live or FL Studio are compatible with our plugin, they are not currently supported. Feel free to try out the Creative Tools Suite in these DAWs, but we cannot guarantee the robustness, performance, or feature parity with the DAWs mentioned in the list above.
macOS
• Intel Mac with macOS 11.6 or greater
• Intel® Core i5 processor, Intel® Core i7 or newer recommended
• 16GB RAM (32GB or more recommended)
Supported Hosts
• Pro Tools 11 and higher
• Logic Pro 10.7 and higher
• DaVinci Resolve 17 and higher (AU only)
• Cubase 12 and higher
• Nuendo 11 and higher
• Reaper 6 and higher
Please note that although other DAWs such as Ableton Live or FL Studio are compatible with our plugin, they are not currently supported. Feel free to try out the Creative Tools Suite in these DAWs, but we cannot guarantee the robustness, performance, or feature parity with the DAWs mentioned in the list above.