Why Orbit Lite
Orbit Lite is a streamlined ADM BWF player for quick, reliable playback and monitoring. If you need to hear what's in an ADM file without the complexity of a full QC workstation, Orbit Lite is designed to get you there fast.
The problem Orbit Lite solves
Playing back an ADM master typically means either exporting an MP4 (lossy) or opening a full DAW session (slow and complex). Orbit Lite gives you a lightweight alternative: load a file, pick your monitoring mode, and press play.
Common scenarios:
- Listen to an ADM master on headphones or speakers before a session
- Quickly verify a delivery sounds correct
- Compare binaural, Apple Spatial Audio, stereo, and 7.1.4 translation
- Check a file on the go without a full studio setup
What Orbit Lite includes
- ADM BWF playback — Load and play any valid ADM BWF file
- Four monitoring modes — 7.1.4 speakers, binaural headphones, Apple Spatial Audio, and stereo
- Simple waveform display — See the audio content as it plays
- Output routing — Map channels to your audio device
- Master level control — Adjust output with a master fader
- Apple Spatial Audio — Built-in support with head tracking via AirPods
Orbit Lite vs Orbit
Orbit Lite focuses on playback and monitoring. For advanced QC workflows — 3D visualization, timeline editing, markers, loudness metering, PDF export, and more — see Orbit.
Playback
| Feature | Orbit Lite | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| ADM BWF playback | Yes | Yes |
| 7.1.4 speaker output | Yes | Yes |
| Binaural playback | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo downmix | Yes | Yes |
| Head-tracked binaural | — | Yes |
Display & Visualisation
| Feature | Orbit Lite | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Waveform display | Yes | Yes |
| Multichannel waveform | — | Yes |
| Object view | — | Yes |
| Activity grid | — | Yes |
Routing & Configuration
| Feature | Orbit Lite | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Output routing | Yes | Yes |
| Customisable speaker config | — | Yes |
| Custom SOFA / HRTF | — | Yes |
QC & Export
| Feature | Orbit Lite | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Loudness metering | — | Yes |
| Object soloing | — | Yes |
| PDF reports | — | Yes |
| Binaural WAV export | — | Yes |
Who Orbit Lite is for
- Artists and collaborators who want to hear ADM files without a complex setup
- Engineers on the go who need quick playback outside the studio
- Supervisors and clients who want a simple, reliable listening tool
- Anyone who needs ADM playback without the overhead of a full DAW or QC tool
Local playback
All playback happens on your machine. Internet is only used for license activation and refresh. Your audio files never leave your computer.
Ready to start?
Head to Getting Started to load your first file.