The EAR Production Suite: Open-Source Next-Generation Audio Production

10 May 2023
Audio

This year BBC Research & Development released version 1.0 of the EAR Production Suite (EPS). This software lets audio producers and engineers create immersive and personalised Next-Generation Audio (NGA) content and experiences in their digital audio workstation. The latest release includes brand new support for ambisonics (e.g. turbo-charged surround sound) and binaural monitoring for more realistic headphone mixing and incredibly immersive content. We've also launched an EPS community hub within BBC R&D's MakerBox platform. In addition to providing free tools for NGA production, we also want to use the EPS to promote the use of the Audio Definition Model (ADM) open standard in NGA and encourage native support for ADM in all commonly used DAWs.