Another dimension of experience
Ever since the invention of Binaural headsets, the immersive sound went on its track to become a new norm. From virtual reality (VR) to classic gaming, the user experience grows with new technological capabilities and market expectations. That is why we at Longplay Studio Zagreb expect Dolby Atmos™ to become the standard of delivering the audio narrative to present-day and future consumers.
The link between biological and physical aspects of sound reception
The research of immersive aural content, which is the basis of the Dolby Atmos™ system, began with the understanding of how a human ear receives sound, and how the human body reacts to that reception. Because sound gets colored by the outer ear, called pinnae, depending on azimuth, which is the direction of its arrival, listeners constantly adapt by making head movements, trying to evaluate and distinguish the true form of the sound as opposed to the one from reflections in the room. The two aspects help gain control over the immersive content; one is to position sounds in a spherical shape, and another is to influence the sense of the listener’s space.
The Dolby Atmos™ philosophy is that a well-aligned loudspeaker system in a great room has the best chance of translating well to a variety of playback situations and that the sound designer can make full use of the outer ear features and head movements, and work for long hours with reduced listener fatigue.
Dolby Atmos™ 7.1.4 is a satisfactory binaural delivery for the music industry, film, gaming, and VR, as it does more than rely on expressing sources in alignment with azimuth, but also depicts reflections perceptible in natural environments of three dimensions.
Technical specifications
The system installed in Longplay Studio Zagreb features a PMC 6-2 XBD main stereo monitoring system complimented by the flawless Genelec The Ones. From the powerful Solid State Logic AWS 924 Delta mixing console to the state-of-the-art Merging Technologies HORUS and ANUBIS Premium AD/DA converters, every component in our studio is of the highest industry standard.
Our services for clients in the gaming industry
Our passion for video games excels in the following services:
1. Composition and arrangement
Our team of in-house composers can create music in a variety of genres, be it full-band songs featuring a singer, instrumentals with lead guitars, or ambient background music. With a long track record of working with labels and artists, we can ensure memorable, everlasting tunes for your video games.
2. Orchestration
With a professional orchestra soundbank at our disposal, we created numerous realistic orchestrations of songs in pop, rock, and dance genres, easily applicable to the demands of the modern gaming world.
3. Sound design
We can create brand-new, royalty-free sounds; anything from the clinging of swords and animal noises to monster roars and death rattles. As far as we are concerned about sound design – only the sky is the limit.
4. Recording
Our spacious recording rooms enable both individual and group sessions. They are climatized and air-conditioned, so the musicians never get to feel fatigued.
We can provide all recording equipment and instruments, owing to our partnerships with local music shops and sound rental companies. The recording projects can be of any size, variety, and volume.
5. Mixing
Longplay Studio Zagreb carries a Dolby Atmos™ certificate, and it is also capable of delivering high-resolution DSD, aside from the classic stereo format.
Some of our clients had their mixing engineers, but others were more than thrilled with our in-house producer, Tomo Bacurin “Diamond”, who has a history of mixing for regional- and worldwide-renowned artists. Although he specializes in pop and R’n’B, he has avid experience in rock, blues, dance, and hip-hop genres; the diversity that makes him a perfect fit for the role in the gaming industry. Only perfection is enough a condition for accomplishment.
6. Mastering
Longplay Studio is certified by Apple Digital Masters. From the powerful Solid State Logic AWS 924 Delta mixing console to the state-of-the-art Merging Technologies HORUS and ANUBIS Premium AD/DA converters, every component in our studio was installed to enable consistent delivery of industry-standard masters.