A comprehensive toolkit for Dolby Atmos mixing and mastering, including the Armada channel strip, Dolby Atmos Composer, Mastering Console 2, and Gravitas MDS compressor, designed to streamline immersive audio workflows.
Purpose and Core Components
This bundle assembles four tools from Fiedler Audio for immersive audio production. Armada is a multi-format channel strip and plug-in host that lets you insert your existing VST3 plugins into any mix configuration, from mono up to 9.1.6 and beyond. It loads as VST3, AU, AAX, or OBAM in your DAW or within the other bundle components.
The Dolby Atmos Composer handles the heavy lifting of Atmos mixing, while the Mastering Console 2 focuses on finalizing ADM/BWF files with loudness measurement and album assembly. Gravitas MDS is a multi-channel compressor designed for mix bus and mastering duties in immersive formats. Together they cover the entire production chain from individual tracks to final master.
Key Capabilities
Armada’s flexible routing supports any channel layout, including Auro 3D and NHK 22.2, making it ready for future formats. It hosts VST3 plugins within the mix, preserving your existing workflow. The Dolby Atmos Composer works in any DAW, with any monitoring setup from sophisticated multi-channel rooms to simple headphones, providing an intuitive interface for quick results.
Mastering Console 2 offers one-stop mastering for Atmos, featuring OBAM plugin hosting for processing the entire mix, album creation with crossfades, and advanced loudness metering. Gravitas MDS provides the glue and transients shaping commonly associated with stereo bus compressors, but adapted for multi-channel sources, suitable for individual elements or the full mix.
Workflow Integration
The intended workflow involves loading Armada as a plugin into your DAW or into the Master Channel of the Dolby Atmos Composer or Mastering Console. This allows you to apply your preferred VST3 effects to any part of the immersive mix. The Dolby Atmos Composer itself is designed for rapid results, whether you are working in a large studio or on headphones.
Mastering Console 2 handles the final stage, processing the ADM/BWF masters with OBAM hosting for final adjustments. The bundle supports a seamless transition from mixing to mastering, with the same tools and routing available across stages. Gravitas MDS can be deployed on buses or the master to add cohesion to the entire mix, mimicking the benefits of stereo compression in a multichannel environment.
Practical Applications
This bundle suits mixing and mastering engineers working in Dolby Atmos for music, film, or games. Armada allows you to repurpose existing VST3 effects in immersive projects, avoiding the need for dedicated Atmos plugins. The Dolby Atmos Composer simplifies the setup for beginners and provides a fast workflow for professionals, even without a full speaker array.
Mastering Console 2 is ideal for producing release-ready Atmos albums, including crossfades and loudness normalization. Gravitas MDS is applicable for glueing sessions, giving drums more punch, or transparently controlling dynamics on a full mix. The bundle is for anyone chasing the polish of stereo mastering now applied to immersive formats.
Key features
- Hosts VST3 plugins inside immersive mixes via OBAM
- Supports channel layouts from mono to 9.1.6, NHK 22.2, Auro 3D, Eclipsa
- Integrates with major DAWs via VST3, AU, AAX, OBAM
- Creates Atmos albums with crossfades and loudness measurements
- Multi-channel compressor for mix bus and mastering glue
- Works with any monitoring setup, including headphones
- One-stop mastering solution for ADM/BWF files
Best for
Best for mixing and mastering engineers who need a complete Dolby Atmos production chain, from individual track processing with existing VST3 plugins to final album mastering with loudness control and crossfades, all within a flexible, format-agnostic environment.