3D Audio Playback

Both the "User" and "Advanced" editions of Rapture3D ship with a stand-alone player application for Higher Order Ambisonic (HOA) audio. This uses our core 3D Audio technology for exceptional 3D spatial imaging.

There are other ways to play back ambisonics with our software. Our game engines can play back material prepared in ambisonic formats, and our Pro Audio studio plugin ranges include a number of "decoders," which allow playback within your favourite Digital Audio Workstation.

Content

This player is designed for Higher Order Ambisonic (HOA) content. It does not play mono, stereo or 5.1 material!

Rapture3D Ambisonic Player

This features:

  • Decoding of Classic Ambisonic and HOA material from first to third order FuMa, plus SN3D at various orders.
  • Support for audio in a wide range of file formats including AIFF, WXYZ, FMH, WAV and AMB.
  • Playlist support.
  • Graphical real-time visualisation of the soundfield with a white or black background. The Windows version includes a command-line full screen mode for concerts.

Here's a screenshot:

Rapture3D Player Screenshot

Supported Ambisonic Formats

The following B-Format or Furse-Malham (FuMa) encodings are supported.

ChannelsOrderComponents
30/1WXY
41/1WXYZ
50/2WXYUV
61/2WXYZUV
70/3WXYUVPQ
81/3WXYZUVPQ
92/2WXYZRSTUV
112/3WXYZRSTUVPQ
163/3WXYZRSTUVKLMNOPQ

In addition, SN3D B-Format is supported.

A simple tool to convert stereo ambisonic UHJ material into WXY FuMa B-Format is available on our free stuff page.