Venture Into A New Dimension
The new SPAT Revolution 26.04 – A landmark release bringing a powerful new dimension to immersive audio production
Designed for today’s demanding workflows, some of the main features introduced in this update are the new SPAT Revolution MultiMedia Recording and Playback integrated media player transforming SPAT Revolution from a spatialization engine into a central playback and production hub, as well as an enhanced integration of immersive formats, important for the Media player, supporting the Audio Definition Model (ADM).
With enhanced channel processing, newly developed plug ins, and a more cohesive toolset, SPAT Revolution now delivers greater precision, faster workflows, and creative freedom, reducing friction and enabling professionals to focus on what matters most: creating and delivering exceptional immersive experiences.
Users with a SPAT Revolution activation made from April 1st, 2025, which includes 1-year support and upgrades, will automatically receive the newly updated licenses in their iLok license manager. All active SPAT Revolution subscription plans will also benefit from this upgrade automatically. The iLok license update for perpetual licenses requires surrendering of the previous license, more information here: https://www.flux.audio/knowledge-base/spat-revolution-26-4-license-upgrade-surrendering/
License owners that want to upgrade their existing SPAT Revolution license to 26.04 simply need to log in to their FLUX:: account to access their product upgrade offer in the FLUX:: online store. The upgrade is also available for license owners within the realms of the FLUX:: EDU program, applications can be done here.
WHAT’S NEW?
Advanced Integrated Multimedia Recording & Playback
MultiMedia Recording & Playback in SPAT Revolution ensures creative intent is preserved by recording and replaying immersive sessions directly from a timeline, while seamlessly combining pre‑produced multi‑track content with live object mixing for fixed installations and live deployments.
- Multi‑timeline playback
Run multiple timelines simultaneously for flexible playback of immersive content. - Record & playback with automation
Capture full SPAT Revolution sessions, including automation, and replay them directly from the internal timeline. - Cue triggering
Trigger objects, snapshots, timelines and animations internally or via external systems for interactive and integrated workflows.
Enhanced Integration of Immersive Formats with ADM import
ADM (Audio Definition Model) support in SPAT Revolution lets you take a Dolby Atmos® ADM‑WAV straight from your DAW and render it into any space. No stems, no rebuilding automation, saving time while preserving creative intent for exhibitions, museums and immersive events.
- ADM / Atmos workflow support
Enhanced integration of immersive formats including ADM, Dolby Atmos, and more. - ADM import & live re‑rendering
Load ADM productions from third‑party tools and re‑render them live within SPAT Revolution. - Creative intent preserved
Object automation remains intact, no need to rebuild mixes or export stems. - Ideal for fixed and immersive installations
Designed for exhibitions, galleries, museums and live environments requiring a reliable Atmos render path.
Object Movement Animation
The Object Movement Animation feature in SPAT Revolution enables controlled, repeatable object motion directly inside the program, supporting show control, creative effects and reduces workflow fragmentation.
- Flexible movement types
Define linear or circular motion with playback modes such as single‑fire, looping or ping‑pong (bounce). - Custom trajectory creation
Design your own movement paths and apply them to sources in absolute or relative modes. - Built for show control and effects
Essential for productions driven directly from SPAT Revolution, enabling dynamic spatial effects without external tools. - Reduced workflow fragmentation
Object animation handled natively inside SPAT, minimizing reliance on third‑party automation systems.
Integrated Audio Channel Processing
FLUX:: processing is now available directly inside the SPAT Revolution audio chain, marking the first integration phase of 25 years of FLUX expertise into a unified immersive workflow.
Key points
- Integrated FLUX:: processing
High‑quality FLUX:: tools embedded directly in the SPAT audio chain. - Source processing
EQ, Compressor, Touch, and Drive available per source. - Room processing
Dedicated EQ for room handling and tuning. - Output channel processing
Output EQ with direct import capability from MiRA for system‑aligned optimization.
External Synchronization
This upgrade adds professional time‑synchronization support to SPAT Revolution, ensuring precise alignment with lighting, video, and third‑party systems in complex productions.
- LTC (Linear Time Code)
Reliable timecode synchronization for professional AV and show‑control environments. - MTC (MIDI Time Code)
Seamless timing integration with MIDI‑based devices and workflows. - Ableton Link (Bars & Beats)
Musical time synchronization for tempo‑based and performance‑driven productions. - Built for synchronized productions
Essential for projects requiring tight alignment between immersive audio, lighting, video, and external control systems.
Morphed Protection Zone
The new Morphed Protection Zone delivers more predictable and consistent level behavior by adapting the protection zone shape to real‑world venue layouts rather than enforcing a fixed circular model.
- Adaptive protection zone shape
Protection limits can now be set independently in width, depth and height. - Round‑to‑box morphing
The zone smoothly adapts between circular and box‑like shapes depending on the system layout. - Designed for complex venues
Especially beneficial for complex large‑scale installations, front‑focused systems and/or non‑circular spaces such as performing arts centers. - More predictable behavior
Distance is now calculated to the protection zone itself instead of the system center, resulting in more stable and controllable level behavior.
Auxiliary Sends
Auxiliary Sends in SPAT Revolution enable seamless integration of external hardware and software effects directly into the immersive signal chain, without breaking spatial workflows.
Key points
- Up to 16 auxiliary sends
Flexible routing to integrate external effects processors within immersive productions. - External processing integration
Route signals directly from SPAT Revolution to outboard gear or third‑party software. - Flexible I/O assignment
Easily assign inputs and outputs as auxiliary sends to match complex system configurations. - Optional latency compensation
Ensures precise timing and phase coherence across the entire signal chain.
Revamped User Interface
A revamped SPAT Revolution UI introducing fully customizable layouts and improved navigation, giving users faster access to key views, deeper object control and a more flexible immersive workflow.
- Customizable layout‑based navigation
Build your own workspace with simultaneous views such as 3D, animation, timeline, snapshot, cue, and items view. - Efficient multi‑view operation
Easily switch between layouts to match different stages of production or operation. - Enhanced object control
Expanded inspector access provides quicker and deeper control of object parameters. - Expanded language support
UI now available in multiple native languages: Chinese (new), Japanese (new), Korean, French, German, Spanish
Sub Matrixing
Sub‑matrixing in SPAT Revolution enables precise control of complex loudspeaker zones by defining sub‑matrices with individual sum, delay, and gain setting. Ideal for large, multi‑area spaces, like theatres, houses of worship, performing arts centers, arenas and many more.
- Flexible sub‑matrix definition
Create sub‑matrices with dedicated sum, delay, and gain control per node. - Designed for complex venues
Optimized for large environments with multiple areas such as balconies and delay lines. - Improved spatial consistency
Ensures accurate timing and level management across distributed loudspeaker zones.
Overhauled SPAT Revolution Plugin
The overhauled SPAT Revolution Plugin brings the full SPAT experience directly into your DAW, unifying immersive audio creation, speaker layout control, and FLUX:: processing in a single, streamlined workflow.
- Native DAW integration
Run SPAT Revolution on the same machine as your preferred DAW (Pro Tools, Ableton, Nuendo, Logic Pro, Reaper), enabling full control within one environment. - Fully renewed plugin layout
Updated visual identity and touch‑and‑feel consistent with SPAT Revolution. - All parameters in the channel strip
Direct access to all SPAT Revolution parameters from the DAW channel strip, eliminating fragmented workflows. - Speaker layout control from the DAW
Configure and manage speaker layouts without leaving your DAW. - Integrated FLUX:: audio processing
FLUX:: processing embedded directly in the SPAT audio chain—the first integration phase of 25 years of FLUX developments. - Built‑in processing tools
- Sources: EQ, Compressor, Touch, Drive
- Rooms: EQ
- Outputs: EQ with direct import from MiRA
SPAT REVOLUTION
SPAT Revolution is empowering artists, sound-designers and sound-engineers virtually unlimited possibilities to design, create and mix an outstanding real-time immersive experience.
DOCUMENTATION
Our comprehensive user manual is available both as easy to search and browse online, and as PDF files for download, and includes all new information regarding the 26.04 release, covering everything new and updated.












