Waves UM225 / UM226

Waves UM225 / UM226 - Stereo to Surround Upmix | Professional Audio Conversion, Enhanced Immersive Experience

In today's audio production landscape, as the importance of surround sound and immersive audio experiences continues to grow, efficiently converting traditional stereo content into multi-channel formats has become a critical challenge for audio engineers. The Waves UM225 / UM226 professional upmixing plugin emerges to provide a concise yet powerful solution, effortlessly achieving stereo upmixing to 5.0 or 5.1 surround sound formats. Whether for large-scale film and TV productions or intricate musical works, it ensures audio integrity and spatial presence.

This powerful Waves surround sound conversion tool is designed to meet diverse conversion needs. It not only offers 8 intelligent modes that cleverly distribute different types of program material to the left and right channels, as well as the left and right surround channels, but also features precise surround field adjustment controls, allowing you to accurately shape the audio's spatial presence and positioning. Choosing UM225/UM226 means choosing an efficient, precise, and professional path for immersive audio production, bringing an unprecedented auditory feast to your listeners.

Core Advantages & Application Scenarios

Simple and Efficient Stereo Upmixing Solution
The Waves UM225 / UM226 plugin provides intuitive and efficient tools to quickly convert any stereo source into 5.0 or 5.1 surround sound format. This is crucial for processing a large volume of legacy stereo material and integrating it into modern surround sound production workflows, significantly simplifying the workflow and improving efficiency.

Intelligent Audio Distribution with Multiple Modes
This plugin features 8 unique built-in modes, specifically designed for intelligent distribution of various types of program material. These modes can subtly distribute sound elements to the left and right channels, as well as the left and right surround channels, based on audio characteristics, ensuring a natural and layered surround sound field after upmixing.

Fine-tuned Surround Field Adjustment Controls
In addition to automated distribution modes, UM225 / UM226 also offers a range of precise surround field fine-tuning control options. Audio engineers can make detailed adjustments to the depth, width, and positioning of the surround sound according to specific needs, achieving complete control over the immersive audio experience.

Widely Applicable to Various Media Productions
Whether you are involved in post-production for film and television, needing to convert dialogue, music, or sound effects from stereo to surround; or a music producer looking to add a more spatial and immersive mix to an album or single, UM225 / UM226 delivers excellent performance and flexibility to meet your professional needs.

Detailed Features & Included Software

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Product Name: Waves UM225 / UM226
• Product Type: Stereo to Surround Upmixer Plugin (Stereo to Surround Upmixer Plugin)
• Input Format: Stereo (Stereo)
• Output Format:
  • UM225: 5.0 Surround Sound
  • UM226: 5.1 Surround Sound
• Upmixing Modes: 8 intelligent modes for audio distribution of different program materials
• Control Parameters:
  • L/R Main Channel Distribution Control
  • L/R Surround Channel Distribution Control
  • Fine-tuned Surround Field Adjustment Control
• Main Applications: Film production, TV program production, music production, post-mixing, broadcasting, etc.
• Compatibility: (Please refer to Waves' official latest system requirements; typically supports major DAWs and operating systems, such as VST/AU/AAX formats)
• System Requirements: (Please refer to Waves' official latest system requirements, including operating system version, processor, memory, etc.)