Why Orbit
Orbit is a focused tool for quality-checking ADM BWF files — the standard master format for immersive audio. Whether you're a mix engineer validating your own work, a QC specialist reviewing deliverables, or a supervisor who needs a quick playback reference, Orbit is designed to give you confidence in a delivery without the overhead of a full DAW session.
The problem Orbit solves
When you need to verify an ADM master, you typically have two options: export an MP4 for playback or load up your full DAW session. Neither is ideal for focused QC work.
Orbit gives you a third option: a lightweight player that shows you exactly what's in the file — beds, objects, automation, and spatial positioning — with clear visualization and reliable metering. You can validate object motion, check translation across monitoring modes, and catch issues early, all without the complexity of an editing session.
Common scenarios:
- Verify a finished ADM master before delivery to a distributor
- Spot-check a mix while assets are still in motion
- Review spatial positioning without opening your DAW
- Compare 7.1.4, binaural, and stereo translation in one session
- Generate a PDF report summarizing what's in the file
What makes Orbit different
Built for QC, not authoring. The UI puts inspection front and center: timeline, 3D visualizer, and meters are all visible at once. There are no editing tools to get in the way — just playback and verification.
Fast mode switching. Toggle between 7.1.4 speakers, binaural headphones, and stereo fold-down to validate translation. The same ADM content, different monitoring perspectives.
Visual clarity. The 3D scene shows numbered objects that move with ADM automation. Objects react to audio levels, growing larger when active. You can see at a glance whether things are where they should be.
Repeatable playback. Orbit is deterministic — the same file plays back the same way every time.
Who Orbit is for
- Mix engineers and re-recording mixers who want to validate their own work before handing off
- QC teams and delivery specialists who review ADM masters for compliance and quality
- Supervisors and clients who need a reliable playback reference without learning a complex tool
- Artists and collaborators who want to play back ADM files without the quality loss of an MP4 or having to purchase a full DAW setup
What Orbit doesn't do
Orbit is a verification tool, not an authoring environment:
- It doesn't edit or re-author ADM files
- It doesn't replace a full DAW session for creative work
- It doesn't expose internal mix-engine controls
- It's not affiliated with Dolby — use Dolby tools for certification when required
Local playback
All playback and analysis happens on your machine. Internet is only used for license activation/refresh and optional update checks. Your audio files never leave your computer.
Ready to start?
Head to Getting Started to load your first file, or take the Workspace Tour to learn what each part of the interface does.