NUGEN Halo Upmix

Halo Upmix offers full control and intuitive ease for upmixing stereo sources into immersive surround formats, making it ideal for TV, film, and sound design. With its powerful algorithms, Halo Upmix preserves the character of the original audio while creating a coherent, natural-sounding upmix without introducing any artificial reverb, chorus, or delays. The plug-in’s unique center channel management, including switchable neural network dialog extraction, ensures dialog is placed front and center for enhanced clarity in all mixes.

For more advanced applications, the optional 3D Immersive Extension adds support for formats like Dolby Atmos bed track (7.1.2) and Auro 3D (7.1.4), and includes Ambisonic output options for VR and game audio environments. This extension also introduces vertical control and additional real-time analysis, making it a versatile tool for sound design, film scores, and immersive audio production.

Halo Upmix’s ‘Exact’ downmix mode ensures that any downmix preserves the balance of the original mix, making it ideal for projects that require repurposing from stereo to surround or from surround to stereo. With the ability to visualize energy distribution and spatial positioning, you can fine-tune the upmix to suit various formats, including LCR, 5.1, 7.1, and beyond.

Whether you are enhancing stereo mixes for cinematic releases, upmixing TV broadcasts, or working with VR applications, Halo Upmix offers a natural and flexible solution that integrates seamlessly into any workflow.

Key Features:

• Stem and Group Upmixing: Transform stereo stems or groups into immersive surround mixes.
• 7.1 Cinematic Soundstage Enhancement: Create expansive, cinematic soundscapes with precise control.
• TV Stereo to Surround Upmixing: Perfect for broadcast with support for hard center channel placement.
• Dolby Atmos and Auro 3D Compatibility: Upmix to 7.1.2 (Atmos) and 7.1.4 (Auro 3D) with the optional 3D Immersive Extension.
• Ambisonic Output for VR: Upmix to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd order Ambisonics for virtual reality applications (AmbiX format with 3D Immersive Extension).
• Neural Network Dialog Extraction: Isolate and center dialog for enhanced clarity in upmixed soundtracks.
• Exact Downmix Mode: Preserve the integrity of the original mix when downmixing for different formats.
• Real-Time Spatial Analysis: View energy distribution and spatial balance to ensure coherent upmixes.
• Clear Visual Feedback: Get intuitive, visual feedback for precise control over upmix parameters.
• Full Access to Surround Balances: Adjust and fine-tune surround channels with ease, including low-frequency energy control.
• No Artificial Reverb or Delays: Ensure natural sound extension without the use of reverb or delay effects.