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Feature update for our Dolby Atmos “master processor”
We are thrilled to announce the release of HoRNet SAMP version 1.2.0, the advanced spatial audio master processor designed to help audio engineers tackle the complexities of Dolby Atmos mixes. As a professional audio engineer, you’re likely familiar with the challenges of mixing in a Dolby Atmos environment, particularly the absence of a traditional stereo master bus. This presents a unique difficulty, as managing dynamics, frequency balance, and overall sound can become a much more complex task than in traditional stereo setups.
To address these challenges, HoRNet SAMP provides a set of powerful tools that integrate seamlessly into your workflow. The plugin includes four essential master bus processors—an equalizer, compressor, clipper, and limiter—all in one convenient and intuitive interface. These processors are linked together, meaning any adjustments made to one processor instantly affect all others, ensuring consistent and unified processing across your mix.
Integration of Classic Master Bus Processors
In traditional stereo mixes, the master bus serves as a central point for managing the overall dynamics and tonal balance. In Dolby Atmos, where the concept of a master bus is less defined, HoRNet SAMP fills that gap by providing four essential processors. The equalizer allows for detailed frequency shaping, while the compressor and clipper manage dynamics, and the limiter ensures that your audio stays within a desired loudness range. Together, these processors give you complete control over the entire spatial mix.
Advanced Technology Behind the Processors
To ensure the highest quality processing, HoRNet SAMP incorporates the same advanced technology found in other HoRNet plugins like the TotalEQ equalizer, SyncPressor compressor, and Magnus MK2 clipper/limiter. This means that when you’re working with SAMP, you can expect professional-level results. The advanced algorithms of each processor ensure that your Dolby Atmos mixes maintain clarity, precision, and transparency, with minimal artifacts.
Flexible Effects Order and Sidechain Management
One of the most powerful features of HoRNet SAMP is the ability to rearrange the order of the four effects according to your preferences. This flexibility allows you to fine-tune the signal flow in a way that best suits your mixing needs. In addition, the plugin features an integrated sidechain system, where the meters and sidechain combine input from all plugin instances, making it easier to manage and visualize the dynamics of your entire mix. This streamlined sidechain system simplifies the process of balancing multiple elements within your Dolby Atmos setup.
Comprehensive Metering and Track Selection
The plugin interface displays all 160 available instances, with each instance featuring a built-in peak meter. This setup offers a high level of visibility into each track’s dynamics and helps you make precise adjustments. You can easily choose which tracks to include in your virtual master bus, allowing you to take full control of your mix’s overall tonal balance and dynamic range. This feature is invaluable for ensuring that your Dolby Atmos mix has the right spatial depth and clarity, even across a large number of tracks.
Support for Multiple Track Formats
HoRNet SAMP is designed to be highly versatile, supporting mono, stereo, and 7.1.2 tracks. This means that you can apply SAMP not just to your object-based tracks but also to your bed tracks, which are typically part of the Dolby Atmos setup. The ability to handle a variety of track formats ensures that you can integrate SAMP into any part of your Dolby Atmos mix, making it a versatile tool for both small and large-scale audio projects.
Enhanced Workflow and Efficiency
Managing a Dolby Atmos mix can be time-consuming and complex, especially when it comes to balancing hundreds of tracks. HoRNet SAMP simplifies the process, enabling you to keep everything organized and efficient. The plugin’s linked processors and intuitive interface allow you to quickly make adjustments to your entire mix, so you can focus more on the creative aspects of your work rather than technical challenges. The ability to manage all aspects of your master bus within a single plugin is a game-changer for mixing in immersive formats.
This new update includes several important improvements to ensure that HoRNet SAMP continues to be an essential tool for Dolby Atmos mixing:
Changed limiter behavior for newer sessions: In version 1.2.0, the limiter now behaves differently in newer sessions, providing more precise control over your output levels. This change helps maintain optimal loudness and prevents clipping in modern mixing workflows.
Added high-pass filter in the compressor: A high-pass filter has been added to the compressor, giving you more flexibility in shaping your audio. This feature allows you to reduce unwanted low-frequency build-up and better manage low-end energy within your mix.
Added makeup gain switch in compressor: The makeup gain switch in the compressor is now available, allowing you to compensate for any level reduction caused by compression. This ensures that your mix retains its desired loudness and dynamic range, even after applying heavy compression.
Added auto output gain with true peak target: To simplify the process of mastering, we’ve added an auto output gain function with a true peak target. This feature automatically adjusts the output gain to ensure that your mix stays within the desired peak level, preventing distortion and maintaining high-quality results.
If you’re already an owner of HoRNet SAMP, this update is free and available for download. You can easily update to the latest version using HoRNet DoIn or by visiting the “my account” page on our website. The update ensures that you can take advantage of the new features, improvements, and bug fixes to streamline your workflow and enhance your Dolby Atmos mixes.
With HoRNet SAMP version 1.2.0, managing your Dolby Atmos mixes has never been easier. This update brings new features, improved functionality, and more flexible processing tools, helping you achieve the highest quality results in immersive audio production. Whether you’re working with mono, stereo, or 7.1.2 tracks, HoRNet SAMP gives you the tools and control you need to create stunning, professional-level mixes. Get started today and experience the power of HoRNet SAMP for yourself.
