3D Audio Industry Overview
The 3D audio market is highly competitive, with numerous players vying for market share. To remain competitive, companies prioritize frequent technology upgrades and new developments. Additionally, they adopt partnerships and collaborations with major players in the market and focus on mergers and acquisitions of other leading players. Some of the leading players in the market are Dolby Laboratories Inc., Auro-3D (NEWAURO BV), Waves Audio Ltd, Sony Corporation, and Ceva Inc.
- In June 2024, Waves Audio unveiled a significantly upgraded version of StudioVerse, its online library for audio and instrument chains. This substantial enhancement, part of the Waves plugin catalog's V15 update, introduced instrument chains to StudioVerse through the newly launched StudioVerse Instruments plugin. This empowers users to play, browse, and audition thousands of custom-designed instrument presets directly from the StudioVerse library. Additionally, the revamped StudioVerse Audio Effects plugin, a rebranded and enhanced iteration of Waves StudioRack, boasts an upgraded user interface and improved features, all seamlessly integrated within DAW.
- In May 2024, VIZIO and Dolby Laboratories Inc. collaborated to expand the reach of Dolby Atmos, embedding top-tier immersive audio into VIZIO’s complete 2024 soundbar range. Their partnership enriched countless homes across North America with unparalleled sound and visual experiences. Milestones include debuting the world’s first TVs featuring Dolby Vision, incorporating Dolby Vision into VIZIO’s entire 4K TV range, and, most recently, rolling out Dolby Atmos in all of VIZIO’s new soundbars. With this latest Dolby-powered product lineup, VIZIO is at the forefront, democratizing access to transformative, immersive entertainment.
3D Audio Market Leaders
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Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
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Auro-3D (NEWAURO BV)
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Waves Audio Ltd.
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Sony Corporation
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Ceva, Inc.
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order