Why Go Spatial? Your 2025 Guide to Releasing Music in Dolby Atmos.

By Spatial Mastering, London – Updated 5 May 2025

Welcome to the Future of Music.
If you’ve ever wanted your music to surround your fans, vocals floating above them, drums thumping behind, synths swirling in all directions then Dolby Atmos is your portal to the next dimension of sound. Once considered a cinematic luxury, Atmos has gone mainstream, reshaping streaming, artist revenues, and how fans experience music. In 2025, going spatial isn’t optional, it’s essential.

So why are so many artists switching to Spatial Audio, and how can you join them without needing new gear or a degree in surround sound? Let’s break it down.

The 3-Step Dolby Atmos Release Roadmap

1. Grab Your Masters (We provide this)

You’ll need two sample-accurate files:

• ADM-BWF Atmos Master (24-bit / 48 kHz)

• Stereo Master (24-bit / 44.1 or 48 kHz)

Also have your metadata (ISRCs, UPC, credits) and cover art specs ready.

2. Choose an Atmos‑Ready Distributor

Some of the top Atmos-compatible options include:

• DistroKid

• TuneCore

• AvidPlay

Pro Tip: Schedule your release at least 3 weeks in advance to allow extra QC time at Apple and TIDAL.

3. Upload, Verify & Promote

• Tick “Include Dolby Atmos” during upload (wording may vary).

• Wait for the “Dolby Atmos” badge to appear.

• Pitch your mix to Apple Spatial Audio editors & TIDAL’s Rising: Atmos playlist.

  How Spatial Mastering Makes It Effortless

Working with us means:

• send us your stereo stems (up to 48 kHz / 24-bit WAV) through our encrypted portal.

• we will Mix in 7.1.4, with:

  • Creative object panning

  • Strategic static bed usage

  • Loudness-compliant mastering

• Rigorous QC across binaural, stereo, 7.1.2 & full Atmos speakers

• Delivered with all required metadata & masters

⏱️ Turnaround: 5 business days
Revisions: Unlimited tweaks within 7 days
Pricing: Transparent flat-rate per song—no surprises, no per-object charges.

The Next Frontier of Streaming

“Spatial Audio turns every song into a live performance.”
— Rolling Stone, December 2024

This isn’t just a new format, it’s a whole new experience. Listeners aren’t just hearing your music; they’re inside it. That immersive power translates to:

• Longer streams

• More playlist placements

• Real revenue growth

No New Gear Needed — Just Send Your Stems

• ✅ Group your stems sensibly (drums, bass, vocals, FX)

• ✅ Upload to Spatial Mastering — our team handles the mix, master & QC

• ✅ Receive release-ready:

  • ADM-BWF Atmos Master

  • Stereo Master

• ✅ Upload with an Atmos-ready distributor

• ✅ Watch your Music soar!

   

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