Research Immersive

1. 3D Staging and Pan Automation — X/Y/Z positioning, distance modeling, motion automation
2. Object-Based Mixing (Dolby Atmos) — Bed channels vs. objects, metadata generation, ADM BWF export
3. Binaural and Headphone Mixing — HRTF profiles, SOFA file import, head tracking, A/B monitoring
4. Ambisonics — FOA (4-channel B-format), HOA (higher-order), encoding/decoding, VR/360
5. Immersive Mastering and Delivery — Atmos master files, Apple Spatial Audio, loudness standards
6. Workflow and Compatibility — Built-in renderer, fold-down monitoring, session templates

Advanced Topics

• Sound design for 360/VR environments
• Post-production for immersive media
• Reverb and spatial effects in 3D (convolution, object-specific, height-channel)

Open Source Spatial Audio Tools

• SAF, OpenAL Soft, Steam Audio, SpatGRIS, libmysofa, ambiX, Mesh2HRTF, HOAC

Implementation Priority

• High: 3D panner, binaural renderer, bed + object tracks, fold-down monitoring
• Medium: Ambisonic encoding/decoding, ADM BWF export, Apple Spatial Audio, immersive loudness
• Lower: Head tracking, 360/VR workflow, multichannel convolution reverb, custom HRTF generation

Instructions

1. Read docs/research/immersive-audio-mixing.md and find sections relevant to $ARGUMENTS
2. Check the AES Conference Papers table at the bottom for relevant spatial audio research
3. Cross-reference with docs/research/audio-development-tools.md Spatial Audio Tools section
4. Cross-reference with docs/research/aes-feature-enhancements.md Spatial category (#18-#24)
5. Provide implementation guidance including:
   • The spatial audio technique and its purpose
   • Object-based vs. scene-based approach considerations
   • Recommended open source tools/libraries for JNI integration
   • Format compatibility requirements (Atmos, Apple Spatial, Ambisonics)
   • Relevant AES papers for algorithm details