Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator

Program overview

The Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator program is an educational initiative that gives music creatives a deep dive into the world of Dolby Atmos Music creation.

Participants receive hands-on education, mentorship, and online resources from Dolby professionals and industry experts to create original music in Dolby Atmos, equipping them with the necessary skills to jumpstart their careers as Dolby Atmos Music creators.

What is Dolby Atmos Music?

Dolby Atmos goes beyond the ordinary listening experience and puts you inside the song, revealing every detail with unparalleled clarity and depth so don't just hear music - you feel it.

Consumer Marketplace

Explore the wide range of possibilities of the Dolby Atmos ecosystem and learn how Dolby Atmos can help you in your career, what opportunities await you, and how you can create and distribute your content in this immersive format.

Love music more in Dolby

Discover the Dolby Difference with our interactive listening experience and lose yourself in this exclusive version of Anyma’s “Eternity” in the sonic embrace of Dolby Atmos.

Get started

Begin your journey into creating music with Dolby Atmos today. Discover what tools you'll need to get going, learn how to use the Dolby Atmos renderer and music panner, check out the benefits of creating music in Dolby Atmos, and get tips on how to approach your mixes creatively.

Creating Dolby Atmos Music

If you're a musician, music producer, or audio engineer, this video will walk you through the necessary tools to get started creating music in Dolby Atmos from the comfort of your home studio. 

Check if your digital audio workstation (DAW) supports the Dolby Atmos Renderer here.

Why should I create music in Dolby Atmos?

Discover the creative potential of Dolby Atmos — experience how music creators experiment with floating vocals, dynamic instrument separation, enhanced detail, and more.

Creative approach to Dolby Atmos

Learn how to use Dolby Atmos to create immersive music that captivates your audience, then experiment with these techniques to craft unique and engaging tracks.

Experience emerging music in Dolby Atmos

Listen to this Dolby Atmos mix of "Bad M'fkr" by Reggie Becton, and hear how former accelerator participants approached their first song in Dolby Atmos. 

Start Mixing in Dolby Atmos

Ready to explore Dolby Atmos? Check out our tutorial videos and exercises to learn the fundamentals of Dolby Atmos and understand how it differs from stereo and traditional surround sound formats. We will walk you through the steps to set up your system for mixing on a laptop with wired headphones and guide you through setting up your sessions to start mixing in Dolby Atmos.

Multichannel Audio vs. Dolby Atmos

While traditional surround formats like 5.1 and 7.1 offer a more immersive experience than stereo, they come with limitations. Dolby Atmos goes beyond by adding height channels, delivering a truly immersive experience. Its flexibility also means that a single Dolby Atmos mix can adapt seamlessly to different speaker setups.  

Headphone setup

In this video, we'll show you how to set up headphones for Dolby Atmos mixing using the binaural renderer with Avid ProTools. You'll learn how to route audio, use the Dolby Atmos Renderer, and more. While headphones are great for getting started, final mixes should be done on a 7.1.4 speaker system. For more on QC and finding a Dolby Atmos studio, check out the QC & Distribution tab.

From studio to streaming

Learn how to prepare your song for a Dolby Atmos-enabled studio, test your final mix on enabled consumer devices, distribute your Dolby Atmos Music to enabled streaming services, and understand how your fans will listen to your music in Dolby Atmos.

Finding a Dolby Atmos studio & QC'ing your mix

Learn how to find a nearby Dolby Atmos-enabled studio, connect with professionals from the Dolby Atmos production community, ensure your mix translates accurately from headphones to speakers, and test your final mix on enabled consumer devices.

Find a Dolby Atmos studio near you

Find the nearest Dolby Atmos-enabled studio to collaborate with a professional mix engineer and ensure your music sounds the way you intended on headphones and speakers.

Delivering Dolby Atmos Music to streaming services

This video will guide you through preparing your final Dolby Atmos mix for enabled-streaming services. We'll cover technical specs and compatible distributors so you can quickly get your music to your fans.

Find more information about Dolby Atmos mixing and mastering workflows by clicking here. 

Download the Dolby Atmos Music Delivery Playbook here. 

How can my fans listen to my music in Dolby Atmos?

Now that you've released your music in Dolby Atmos, let's explore how your fans can experience the tracks how you intended. We'll uncover how audiences can listen to your music: from headphones to external speakers and everywhere in between.

Find additional information about Dolby Atmos-enabled streaming services here.

Master Dolby Atmos

Dive deeper into Dolby Atmos music creation with our Dolby Atmos curriculum and additional tutorials. You'll learn everything from configuring the renderer to understanding required deliverables, plus gain access to downloadable content for hands-on practice. 

Continue your journey with Dolby Atmos

Want to learn more? Our Dolby Atmos curriculum offers an in-depth look into additional resources such as renderer configurations, DAW support, required deliverables, exercise content, and much more.

Dolby Atmos Music tutorials

Explore the creation of Dolby Atmos Music further with additional tutorial videos. Experts from the Dolby Atmos Music community cover topics such as setting up your studio, using reverb in Dolby Atmos, optimizing your Dolby Atmos master, and more.

Dolby Atmos Music Community Sessions

Discover the latest updates to the Dolby Atmos music ecosystem, workflow techniques, and featured conversations with notable Dolby Atmos Music professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Review our FAQs to learn more about mixing in Dolby Atmos, solutions, studio setup, and more.