3D audio effect

Using head-related transfer functions and reverberation, the changes of sound on its way from the source (including reflections from walls and floors) to the listener's ear can be simulated.

There have been developments in using 3D audio for DJ performances including the world's first Dolby Atmos event on 23 January 2016 held at Ministry of Sound, London.

The event was a showcase of a 3D audio DJ set performed by Hospital Records owner Tony Colman aka London Elektricity.

Other investigations included the Jago 3D Sound project which is looking at using Ambisonics combined with STEM music containers created and released by Native Instruments in 2015 for 3D nightclub sets.

In November 2024 it was announced that the US Air Force had awarded a $9 million contract to Danish defense company Terma A/S, to supply its 3-D audio system for the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, with a program of upgrades over the next two years.