The Virtual Immersive Studio app transforms Logic Pro mixing into a three-dimensional augmented reality experience.
Neumann has introduced VIS – Virtual Immersive Studio, a spatial audio positioning controller application designed for Apple Vision Pro that redefines immersive audio production by allowing creators to control Logic Pro in a three-dimensional augmented reality environment.
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Instead of relying on abstract 2D interfaces, producers can now see, touch, and move sound sources in three-dimensional space using VIS. Audio objects appear as visual elements in augmented reality, allowing users to position them naturally with hand gestures. Automation becomes a performance, and mixing transforms into a creative, immersive and more intuitive experience.
“VIS is not just an app – it’s a new way of thinking about sound,” says Neumann CEO Yasmine Riechers. “It brings immersive audio to life, making it tangible and intuitive. For nearly a century, Neumann has redefined what’s possible in audio, and our pioneering spirit drives us to shape the future. With VIS, Neumann stands at the forefront of audio innovation, turning visionary ideas into new industry benchmarks.”
VIS connects directly to Logic Pro on Mac, appearing as a device within the application. Once paired, users can view Logic Pro on a virtual screen inside Apple Vision Pro, resize it, and place it anywhere in their environment. Thanks to Apple Vision Pro’s low-latency pass-through technology, users can interact with their physical equipment while immersed in a virtual mixing space.
The app supports both loudspeaker and headphone monitoring. For mobile or headphone-based workflows, VIS includes RIME, Neumann’s proprietary plug-in for spatial audio playback up to 7.1.4. RIME leverages Apple Vision Pro’s advanced head tracking to deliver an exceptionally realistic monitoring experience, making immersive production possible in any setting, from professional studios to remote locations.
“With VIS, we wanted to make immersive audio mixing feel as natural as playing an instrument,” says Jorma Marquardt, Product Manager at Neumann. “By combining spatial computing with intuitive gesture control, we’re giving creators a tool that turns technical complexity into expressive, creative experiences.”
Built on cutting-edge AMBEO technologies, VIS offers advanced virtual acoustics algorithms and spatial realism. Key features include a 3D visual interface for spatial mixing, gesture-based positioning of sound sources, full Logic Pro integration, visual overview of all audio objects, three degrees of freedom head tracking, and support for loudspeaker and headphone monitoring via RIME.
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