an open ecosystem for spatial audio

source-based

In xpans, every sound is a virtual audio source that has its own 3D position, size, and more. By giving sounds these properties, your music, movies, and games become much more immersive and interactive by personalizing the sound for your ears and environment.

deep integration

xpans aims to develop a fully spatialized audio production workflow. Our Spatial Property Exchange (SPE) protocol lets audio plugins consider where audio sources are in virtual space, creating immersive effects that reinforce the spatial qualities of your mix.

anywhere and everywhere

xpans is built for all listening formats, not just surround sound. Spatial audio scenes can adapt to current and future rendering techniques, and listeners can enjoy an immersive experience from anywhere in the room if their setup allows.

free and open, forever

xpans is and always will be free and open-source. What you create in the ecosystem will always belong to you, and you can always extend and modify xpans for your own needs.