Dolby Atmos vs. Stereo – Patrik Majer (Rosenstolz , Wir Sind Helden)

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Producer Patrick Meier explains how Dolby Atmos, after 30 years of stereo, finally gave him something new and exciting to work with.

Host Marc Bohne interviews producer and mixing engineer Patrick Meier, known for work with Wir sind Helden and Rosenstolz. Meier now works from Powerplay Studio in Switzerland with a 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos setup. He shares how Apple Music's Atmos rollout inspired him after 30 years of stereo mixing, calling it something new and exciting. Meier recounts his first major Atmos mix for Universal, completed in three days after setting up his studio. He uses ATC speakers and a Trinnov system for phase stability. Artists react enthusiastically to Atmos mixes, with emotional responses like hugging him, as immersive music surrounds listeners more than stereo. Technical challenges include rebuilding stereo punch in Atmos using compression, side-chaining, and EQ, and matching stems to stereo masters. Meier's app Immersive Check helps clients compare versions easily. Dolby Atmos has opened doors to new genres like jazz and hip-hop, expanding his client base. The future depends on Spotify adopting Atmos, as it's the market-leading DSP. Meier notes Germany lags behind the US and UK in Atmos adoption. He still sees stereo as king but values Atmos for creative expansion.

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