Orbit Pro First Look: Convert Dolby Atmos to Eclipsa Audio

A few weeks ago I reviewed Orbit, the Dolby Atmos music player from Orbit Spatial, and now the team has released a Pro version that turns the software into far more than just a player. In this first look I walk through what's new in Orbit Pro while it's still in early release, and the headline feature is a big one: Orbit Pro can transcode Dolby Atmos Master Files directly into Eclipsa Audio, the immersive format supported by YouTube. As far as I can tell, this is the first software capable of doing that—even Pro Tools can't, at least not yet. I also cover the new all-tracks timeline visualization, per-object automation views, session saving, multi-track support, and the ability to import and arrange video clips like a basic video editor.

Beyond the new export options, I dig into the monitoring features I find most useful—binaural, stereo and Apple Spatial monitoring, plus webcam-based head tracking and custom SOFA/HRTF loading—and I confirm that the loudness measurement bug I flagged in my original review has now been fixed. The Eclipsa export workflow is still a little convoluted and the video editing is basic for now, but Orbit Spatial tells me they're actively simplifying the interface and working toward direct export of video with embedded Eclipsa Audio. The new Pro pricing may put it out of reach for casual hobbyists, but for professionals making money with immersive audio it's very reasonable, and Orbit Pro earns a solid recommendation from me.