text: CONNECT-ACCESS Pro Audio News - NUGEN Audio Releases 9.1 Option for Halo Upmix - proaudioguide.com
  NUGEN Audio Halo Upmix 9.1 Extension for Dolby Atmos
  New Extension to Popular Stereo Upmix Solution is Among the First to
  Support 9.1 Surround Upmixing
  At the 2016 NAB Show, NUGEN Audio launched a new 9.1 option for the company's acclaimed Halo Upmix plug-in. Building on the groundbreaking algorithms that established Halo Upmix as a leading stereo upmix solution, NUGEN Audio will be among the first companies to introduce a 9.1 upmix option, which includes overhead positioning and generates a 7.1.2 (Dolby Atmos®) bed track-compatible upmix.
  With this new extension, sound designers and post-production engineers can bring existing stereo content more easily into the breathtaking realism of a full Dolby Atmos mix. Dolby Atmos allows content creators to design mixes that will transport listeners with audio that moves all around them, including overhead. With an expanded and detailed visual interface, overhead positioning will be clear and intuitive
  "NUGEN Audio is glad to be working alongside Dolby, Avid, and other contributors to provide cutting-edge solutions for naturally extracted and expanded soundscapes or a full cinematic Dolby Atmos compatible upmix," said Jon Schorah, creative director, NUGEN Audio. "We're helping producers to tackle a wide range of upmixing tasks easily and intuitively without compromising quality."
  Halo Upmix is immediately available at a list price of $499 for both OS X and Windows®, with support for Avid AAX, AudioSuite, VST2, VST3, and AU formats. The new 9.1 upmix extension can now be purchased for $199 and is also available as a separate upgrade for existing Halo Upmix customers.