I began exploring Dolby Atmos over a decade ago (2014), at a time when immersive audio for music was starting to emerge.
Dolby Atmos offers another creative dimension when the music calls for it. Some ideas benefit from space, movement, and perspective; others are best served by restraint. There is no single correct approach.
What matters most is intent. Technology should never dictate the art. Whether working in stereo, immersive formats, or both, the goal is always the same: to serve the music and preserve its emotional core. Listening carefully, staying curious, and following the needs of the music are far more important than format or scale.
This video isn’t about convincing anyone to adopt this emerging technology. It’s about sharing possibilities, how immersive audio can open new ways of thinking about space, storytelling, and connection, without losing sight of what makes music meaningful in the first place.
Justin Gray is an award-winning mix engineer, mastering engineer and producer based in Toronto, Canada. He works with artists from around the world in a wide range of musical styles, in his world-class facility equipped for stereo and immersive audio music production.
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