Waves B360 Ambisonics Encoder

What Waves B360 Ambisonics Encoder Is For

Waves B360 Ambisonics Encoder is designed to easily integrate mono, stereo, or surround tracks into a 360-degree audio mix in Ambisonics B-format. It is especially useful for post-production and sound design aimed at immersive content: 360-degree videos, VR experiences, games, sound effects libraries, and any project that needs to reproduce a coherent spherical sound field. You can use it as an insert on the final bus to encode an Ambisonics mix or directly on individual tracks to precisely position each element in space.

Main Features

Simplified Ambisonics Encoding, Standards Compliant

B360 is designed for B-format Ambisonics, a 4-channel representation of the complete sound field. Unlike traditional routing to speakers (mono, stereo, 5.1, etc.), B-format describes the sound sphere itself. The plugin thus becomes a natural bridge between your "traditional" sources and an immersive mix, without forcing you to reinvent your mixing habits.

Immersive Panning and Fine Placement in the Sphere

To shape a credible spatial image, B360 offers controls for width, rotation, and elevation. You can place an effect, ambiance, musical element, or sound design above, around the listener, or in motion, while maintaining a familiar approach for mixers. The panning remains precise, with the ability to manage up to seven image sources to build rich scenes (multi-layered ambiances, directional effects, musical and narrative elements).

Included AmbiX and FuMa Conversion Tools

Depending on platforms and pipelines, you may encounter different conventions for Ambisonics. B360 includes AmbiX to FuMa and FuMa to AmbiX utilities to adapt your session and deliverables. The file format follows the commonly used AmbiX convention, facilitating integration into immersive audio broadcast and delivery workflows.

Workflow Adapted to Modern Production (VR, 360deg, Gaming)

Whether you are working on a 360-degree video, an interactive VR experience, or a game soundtrack, B360 helps deliver immersive mixes without unnecessary complexity. Its interface is designed to "fit" traditional mixing methods, so Ambisonics spatialization becomes a logical extension of your session rather than a technical challenge.

Technical specifications

Type

Full software

Downloadable

Yes

File format convention	AmbiX	Disk Space	16 GB
System	macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14	Plugins	VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX
Memory	8 GB