3DX Lite

NovoNotes has released "3DX Lite," a limited function version of its popular NovoNotes "3DX Standard", a plug-in that integrates all the functions necessary for 3D audio production into one.

The original 3DX's ability to support an ever-increasing number of surround formats, including 5.1ch and 7.1.4ch took the market by storm when it was released in December 2020. Also impressive is its ability to enable 3DX to be set to binaural for better sound quality headphone monitoring. However, to mix multi-channel formats, the DAW must also support multi-channel tracks.

The Lite edition, which is available for $168 - less than half the the Standard edition price - is focused only on binaural production. By eliminating features that require a surround sound production environment such as multiple speakers, and a DAW that supports multiple channels, this pared-down plug-in can be used with almost any DAW, including Ableton Live and ProTools.

it is possible to also upgrade from 3DX Lite to 3DX Standard for just $180.

3DX Overview

3DX is the first release under MAGNETICA studio's "NovoNotes" brand which is focused on the development of innovative sound production software.

"The purpose of NovoNotes 3DX is to enable artists and engineers to create and experience sound as it's never been heard before," says MAGNETICA studio co-founder Satoshi Suzuki. "It combines the highest sound quality with a sophisticated workflow and an intuitive interface to herald a new era of immersive 3D sound."

Although NovoNotes 3DX incorporates all the functions needed for 3D audio production including panning, binaural processing, its refined workflows allow the system to be operated intuitively, thus freeing and inspiring creators to do what they do best – create sound.

"However, 3DX doesn't only allow for the creation of sound – its incorporation of an Acoustic Field HPL (HeadPhoneListening) processor marks the start of a new era in 3D audio by connecting HPL with many creators," Suzuki says.

HPL made its mark at the 2019 Japan Professional Music Recording Awards with the winner of the high-resolution category (ViVa The Four Seasons by UNAMAS), and Miyu Hosoi's Lenna which claimed both the Excellence and New Prominent Master Awards employing the technology.

It is now gaining increasing attention as a binauralization technology that enables artists and engineers to deliver the precise balance and mix of music to the listener through headphones without compromising the sound quality.

"For a new generation of creators, the HPL sound quality and ease of use make it possible to create 3D audio just the way they want it," Suzuki says.

Features:

All the functions needed for 3D audio production – panning, binaural processing – in a single plug-in.

Transparent, high-resolution sound without unwanted artifacts.

Newly designed 3D panner for dynamic sound image movement.

Acoustic Field's HPL (HeadPhoneListening) processor for high-quality binauralization optimized for music production.

Sophisticated workflows that eliminate complex effects chains.