Aneek Thapar, mix and mastering engineer and co-founder of virtual instrument company Void & Vista, works on immersive audio projects and high-profile media productions.
He has extensive experience in Dolby Atmos and combines technical expertise with creative design.
Application of Halo Upmix
Thapar uses NUGEN Audio’s Halo Upmix plug-in to convert stereo stems to Dolby Atmos. He applied it while mixing the Netflix documentary Figo and Rival Consoles’ latest album Landscape from Memory. Halo Upmix helped preserve the original mix’s integrity during the upmixing process.
Features and Benefits
Halo Upmix offers a visually clear interface, exact downmix, and independent control over each speaker. Thapar finds these features useful for positioning elements in the mix and maintaining audio quality. He also values the plug-in’s reliability for technical compliance with streaming platforms such as Apple Music.
Workflow and Professional Experience
Thapar appreciates Halo Upmix’s scalability and ability to handle multiple configurations depending on the project. He also highlights NUGEN Audio’s responsive customer support. Thapar has used NUGEN tools for over ten years, with Halo Upmix becoming essential as he expanded into Dolby Atmos mixing.
