Anaglyph: Immerse Yourself in the World of True 3D Audio
Anaglyph is not just a plugin, it’s the result of in-depth research in the field of binaural rendering, designed to transport your audio into a third dimension with unprecedented accuracy and realism. Designed as a high-quality binaural spatial processor, Anaglyph allows audio engineers and musicians to create immersive 3D soundscapes directly in their DAWs.
Forget about flat stereo. With Anaglyph, you can place sound objects at any point in space around the listener, mimicking the natural perception of sound as if it were resonating in the real world. This plugin is a bridge between scientific advancements and practical application in studio work, making advanced spatial audio technologies accessible to a wide range of users.
Key Features and Innovations
Anaglyph is endowed with a set of unique features that distinguish it from standard spatial processing tools. Each function is designed to address specific binaural rendering tasks, from personalization for a specific listener to enhancing perception realism.
HRIR/HRTF Personalization
The basis of realistic binaural sound is the precise imitation of how our ears and head interact with sound waves. Anaglyph allows you to adapt the rendering process to the individual characteristics of the listener:
- HRTF Selection: Ability to load custom SOFA HRIR files to use data from specific ears.
- HEAD SIZE Setting: Optimizing lateral (side) auditory cues, which significantly affects the accuracy of sound localization.
This personalization ensures that the 3D sound space will sound as natural as possible for you.
Near-Field Enhancements
Perception of distance, especially for sounds located close to the listener, is a complex task for binaural rendering. Anaglyph solves this problem thanks to:
- PARALLAX correction: Selecting HRIR positions based on the actual direction of sound arrival to each ear, not just relative to the center of the head.
- ILD correction: Modification of the right/left channel levels depending on the frequency, taking into account the head shadow effect for close sources. This improves the sense of proximity and volume.
Externalization Booster
Often when listening through headphones, the sound seems to be located “inside” the head. The Externalization Booster combats this phenomenon by adding subtle acoustic signals that simulate listening through monitors in an acoustically controlled studio. This is not a reverberation effect, but specialized processing that enhances the sense that the sound is coming from outside. You can adjust the GAIN, EQ and SPATIAL DETAIL for optimal results.
Stabilization Enhancer
In static (non-head-tracked) binaural rendering, localization problems sometimes arise, in particular confusion between sounds from the front and the back. The Stabilization Enhancer gently varies the perceived position of the sound source, adding “redundant” cues for the brain. This significantly reduces confusion and helps stabilize the sense of the sound object’s position in space.
Anaglyph is a powerful tool for professionals who want to go beyond standard stereo and create truly immersive and realistic 3D audio experiences. Thanks to the combination of scientific achievements and a convenient plugin format, it opens up new possibilities for music production, sound design, and content creation for VR/AR.
