Ginger Audio releases Sphere v2.0 with bass management, new Link plugin and more features

Ginger Audio has introduced Sphere v2, a significant update to its monitor control software.

Here's what they say:

Sphere v2 supports up to 8 simultaneous audio interfaces, delivering powerful, professional-grade tools for both stereo and immersive audio production. With a streamlined, software-based solution, Sphere v2 simplifies complex setups, offering advanced speaker control, calibration, and communication for today's studios.

Sphere v2, Ginger Audio's speaker management application, removes cost barriers for immersive mixing, simplifying speaker management and integration for Atmos mixing. Sphere enables studios to use or supplement existing audio interfaces, reducing the need for costly hardware replacements.

Key Features:

• Powerful monitor control with speaker calibration for stereo up to 9.4.6.
• Support for 12 simultaneous hardware or software sources.
• Supports for 12 simultaneous hardware interface or software destinations.
• Send and receive secure, real-time audio with video chat with anyone, anywhere in the world.
• Built-in Apple Spatial Audio and binaural renderers for accurate headphone downmixes, including head tracking and HRTF support.
• AU plugin slot on each audio input and output channel for room calibration, simulation, or metering.
• Flexible bass management with customizable crossovers for up to four subwoofers.
• Compatible with all major DAWs, NLEs, Mac applications, and audio interfaces.

Fab Dupont, mix engineer and producer, said:

Sphere is the missing link in the monitoring chain. It does what no DAW or current tool can do: seamlessly integrate Atmos and stereo monitor control in a modern, flexible way.

Version 2 of Sphere comes packed with new features:

• Refined User Interface.
• GroundControl Fusion - combine multiple audio interfaces into a single output to expand your channel count for comprehensive Atmos setups.
• Authentic Audio: Real-time online collaboration right from Sphere or as a plugin.
• GroundControl LINK Plugin: Low-latency audio routing between DAWs and Sphere.
• Expanded bass management and speaker calibration - up to 4 subs support: Tailored for music, post-production, and content creation studios.
• iRenderer is now integrated into our new downmix outputs. we also added a Dolby Direct fold-down option.
• Continued support of third-party plugins or built-in tools for speaker calibration, room simulation, metering, and downmixing.
• Continued support of control monitor functions via StreamDeck, Eucon, MIDI, OSC controllers, or the Sphere Connect iOS and Android app.

Pricing and Availability:

Sphere V2 is available now in various price plans, with a 14-day free trial.

Visit the Sphere web page to learn more or start your trial.