Gravity Data Feed for the Dolby Atmos Music Panner
Write movement as panner automation in DAWs without a built-in object panner.
This guide explains how Spatial9 Gravity Data Feed relates to the Dolby Atmos Music Panner, the object panner for DAWs without one built in. Status: documented route, no profile yet. The panner's position controls can be written as host automation, but Gravity Data Feed has no profile for it.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Status | Documented route; no Gravity Profile |
| Control route | Host automation of the panner's position |
| Used with | The Dolby Atmos Renderer |
| Cost | Free from Dolby |
Planned route
- Read the panner's position parameters and their ranges in your host.
- Convert Gravity Data Feed positions to those ranges. The panner works in a room-shaped space, so directions need a tested conversion.
- Write the automation with your DAW adapter, run a fixture test and publish a profile.
What you can do today
Request plans in the playground or over the API and draw the movement as panner automation by hand.
FAQ
Does Gravity Data Feed make Dolby Atmos files?
No. It plans movement. The Dolby tools render and deliver the mix.
Which DAWs need this panner?
DAWs without a built-in object panner. See the DAW guides for each host.