Workshop SPAT Revolution by Gaël Martinet

Discover what’s new in SPAT Revolution and how it impacts yourdaily workflow. Learn how in-software new features and DAW plug-in improvements streamline your workflow and open up advanced possibilities for immersive audio production.

➡️ This presentation is part of IRCAM Forum Workshops Paris / Enghien-les-Bains March 2026

This technical workshop offers an exclusive preview of SPAT Revolution 26.03, the upcoming March release that introduces significant architectural and workflow enhancements for immersive audio production. Designed for composers, sound designers, and audio engineers working in advanced spatial environments, this session will provide a deep technical understanding of the new tools, data flows, and integration mechanisms introduced in this version.
We will explore in detail the new feature set of SPAT Revolution 26.03, including:

• Internal Playback, Recording, and Automation Engine

Dive into the build-in audio engine enabling native playback, and input and automation capture directly inside SPAT Revolution. This includes support for ADM file import, improved synchronization workflows, and external synchronization via timecode.

• Integrated Animation System
Learn how the new built‑in animation engine handles low‑frequency oscillators, free‑form and trajectory curves. We will break down the data structures involved, how animation streams interact with object metadata and synchronization, and the implications for real‑time rendering in immersive workflows.

• Object-Level FX
Understand the expanded DSP layer, including per‑object audio processing, advanced master and output EQ stage. We will examine the processing capabilities, and the integration with MiRA Analyzer software.

• Unified Cue System for Event Management
Explore the new cue architecture, enabling deterministic control of playback, animations, and snapshot recalls, OSC and MIDI output messages, using MIDI, timecode, or OSC. This module is especially relevant for performance environments, installations, and automated spatial workflows requiring precise sequencing and real‑time triggering.

• Protection Zone Morphing for Diverse Speaker Arrays
Gain insight into the updated protection zone model, which enhances the support of spherical, polar, and hybrid speaker layouts. We will analyze how SPAT Revolution morphs protection geometry to maintain spatial coherence across varying speaker distributions.

• Enhanced DAW Plug‑in and Integration Layer
Discover the new plug‑in UI, allowing direct configuration of speaker arrangements from within your DAW. This includes improved bidirectional communication, parameter exposure models, and a streamlined workflow for hybrid in‑DAW / in‑SPAT production pipelines.



This workshop is ideal for professionals seeking a deeper technical understanding of SPAT Revolution’s internal systems, upcoming capabilities, and integration strategies. As a preview session, it will highlight not only the features of the March 26.03 release, but also their impact on real‑world immersive production workflows and system design.