The easy-to-use interface provides a visual representation of your speaker layout, mute and solo functionality, advanced metering and output volume controls. Whether you’re monitoring audio in stereo, surround or Dolby Atmos, SPHERE gives you full control of your audio setup.
SPHERE works with every DAW, NLE and audio interface, so there’s no need for expensive additional hardware. SPHERE supports up to eight audio interfaces simultaneously, supporting any immersive audio or surround monitor setup as well as multiple input sources. Supports stereo and multichannel monitor formats, including film, ITU, dts and Dolby Atmos.
SPHERE’s built-in Apple Spatial Audio renderer lets you accurately hear how your Dolby Atmos mix will sound on Apple Music when using headphones. With head-tracking and personalized HRTF (Head-Related Transfer Function) support, you can confidently reference your audio mix. Sphere is compatible with both your DAW's internal Dolby Atmos Renderer and the standalone Dolby Atmos Renderer app.
Whether you're using studio monitors or headphones, SPHERE enables you to apply precise calibration to each of your monitoring devices, ensuring mixes you can trust. Integrate your preferred measurement tools and room correction software with Sphere, or use its onboard DSP to fine-tune EQ, level, delay, and even bass management for speaker calibration and room equalization.
Each of SPHERE’s channels includes a configurable crossover for subwoofers, allowing you to route low frequencies to up to four subs. SPHERE gives you complete control over bass management, making SPHERE ideal for any immersive audio or surround speaker setup.
SPHERE allows you to apply your favorite EQ plugin to individual speakers, giving you the control and confidence needed for precise mixing. Any AU plugin, such as room simulators, room correction tools, or referencing plugins, can be loaded onto any input or output path in SPHERE, offering limitless processing options.
Dedicated plugin slots host your favorite audio meter, as well as your preferred downmix plugin. Whether you’re mixing music, TV, film or games, you can seamlessly integrate the best metering tool for your needs.
SPHERE's comprehensive downmix controls let you accurately monitor and reference your immersive mix on smaller speaker setups. Four downmix buses and a dedicated downmix cue for monitoring on stereo headphones provide ultimate flexibility. Use SPHERE's built-in downmix functionality or integrate your preferred third-party downmix plugin.
SPHERE ships with the GroundControl Link plugin, which lets you route low-latency audio between your DAW and SPHERE. For a quick and effective immersive audio monitoring solution, insert GroundControl Link in your DAW’s master or re-render aux channels. You can then monitor your mix in any binaural, surround or immersive audio format at the click of a button. GroundControl Link supports AU, VST3 and AAX plugin formats.
Internal audio routing has never been so simple. Sphere’s internal audio bridge builder tool let's you create your own bespoke setup and routing for maximum efficiency.With GroundControl Audio Bridge’s virtual audio cable functionality, you can create as many channels as you need. Rename every routing for total transparency at all times.
SPHERE offers the flexibility and freedom to add more speakers at any time. Whether you're starting your journey into surround sound or fine-tuning your dream Dolby Atmos system, SPHERE is a cost-effective speaker management solution that can be customized to fit your specific needs.
SPHERE features Authentic Audio integration, enabling real-time, high-quality audio streaming and video chat with anyone, anywhere in the world. Want to engage in online music collaborations with musicians, producers and engineers in real-time? SPHERE makes that possible.
SPHERE can access audio from any internal source, including streaming services, browsers, and DAWs. Whether you need to capture a reference song or A/B mix option from your go-to streaming service, SPHERE makes it simple to quickly route and reference audio streams for the best results.
SPHERE offers extensive EUCON compatibility and full integration with the following AVID control surfaces: Artist Series, Avid Control, Dock, S4 and S6.
Use your existing Elgato Stream Deck hardware to quickly and easily control SPHERE's parameters.
The SPHERE Connect iOS and Android apps work with both phones and tablets, and put full control and audio metering in the palm of your hand. SPHERE Connect leaves you free to roam around your studio.
Already have a MIDI controller in your setup? Assign knobs, faders, and buttons to SPHERE parameters for mouse-free control of the software. SPHERE is a cost-effective one-stop solution, designed to enhance your existing setup.
SPHERE lets you assign your most-used parameters to keys on your QWERTY keyboard.
SPHERE’s OSC support lets you transmit messages between the plugin and other OSC-enabled software and hardware.