Audiocube Space: 3D Spatial Audio Plugin for Immersive DAW Mixing

Audiocube has officially launched Space, an innovative 3D audio spatialization and sound design plugin. This new tool integrates advanced immersive acoustic modeling and precise 3D positioning into standard Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) workflows. Space was rebuilt from the core engine of Audiocube’s acclaimed standalone 3D production environment. It offers real-time sound placement, detailed acoustic room simulation, dynamic spatial modulation, and creative sound design capabilities. All these features are available within a single channel insert.

Transform Your DAW into a 3D Studio

The plugin allows users to transform their traditional DAW environment into a deeply interactive acoustic space. Essentially, Space provides a virtual 3D environment where sounds can be precisely placed and controlled. Moreover, it features a suite of creative effects designed to enhance sound design and composition. Producers can place audio anywhere within a full 360-degree acoustic space. This enables unprecedented depth and realism in their mixes. The plugin supports various multichannel formats, ranging from standard stereo setups up to advanced configurations like 9.1.4 and beyond. This offers significant flexibility for different production needs.

Space aims to unlock a new sonic dimension for producers. It creates an immersive acoustic environment directly within the DAW. In turn, this helps in crafting deeper, more engaging mixes. Furthermore, it facilitates a more intuitive interaction with sound sources. Users can move audio sources and listening positions with complete freedom within a seemingly limitless 3D environment. This expansive audio spatialization provides granular control over every element in a mix. Consequently, intricate sonic landscapes can be designed and explored.

Advanced Acoustic Simulation and Creative Tools

One of Space’s core strengths lies in its frontier acoustic simulation technology. This cutting-edge modeling breathes life into otherwise dry recordings, enhancing realism significantly. The plugin can generate organic, evolving soundscapes through features such as cloud granulation, reflections, and motion. For instance, the hybrid reverb engine allows for designing precise reverbs using 10 distinct shapes and 12 different materials. Alternatively, users can import custom convolution impulse responses for unique textural possibilities. Additionally, the integrated acoustic simulation, powered by Audiocube’s Ripple Engine, incorporates reflections, air simulation, and other physical properties. This creates a highly believable sonic environment.

The plugin also features a robust position modulation engine. This enables users to move sources along custom or predefined motion paths. Thereby, it adds dynamic movement and vitality to their mixes. Seamless workflow integration is another key aspect. It supports multi-channel and binaural output. This means producers can work in formats up to 9.1.6. They can also leverage binaural rendering for pristine headphone listening experiences. The multi-instance linking feature further enhances workflow efficiency. It syncs listening positions and acoustic models across multiple plugin instances in a project. As a result, centralized control of various track positions from a single user interface window becomes possible.

Key Features & Capabilities

• Interactive 3D Positioning: Place sound sources and listening positions across a 360-degree spatial environment using an interactive 3D viewport, transform gizmos, or a Radar Joystick.
• Physical Acoustic Simulation: Models distance attenuation, air absorption, Doppler effects, directivity cones, and acoustic occlusion in real time.
• Hybrid Reverb Engine: Combines a parametric algorithmic reverb (10 shapes, 12 materials) with an Impulse Response (IR) convolution engine featuring decay time-stretching.
• Harmonic Cloud Granulator: A generative spatial granulator capable of scattering up to 50 pitch-shifted audio delay grains per instance, with musical scale and chord pitch-quantization.
• Automated Motion Engine: Includes 10 pre-built motion presets (Circle, Figure-8, Lissajous, Spiral, Helix) synchronized to project BPM, plus custom motion path recording.
• Multi-Instance Linking: Syncs listening positions and acoustic models across multiple plugin instances for cohesive project control.
• Flexible Channel Routing: Supports outputs from Stereo and Binaural HRTF up to 9.1.6 surround arrays and custom speaker configurations.

Price
Intro: 50.00 USD
Regular: Price not specified after intro offer

Audiocube Space is available now directly from the developer. It supports VST3, AU, and AAX (64-bit) formats. These are compatible with macOS 11 or higher (Intel & Apple Silicon native) and Windows 10/11. Minimum system requirements include 4 GB RAM and 150 MB disk space. The plugin is compatible with all major DAWs, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Reaper, and Cubase. A free version with limited features is also available for trial.

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