Apple announces that Music service supports Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. All subscribers will receive the support completely free of charge from June 2021.
What do Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos do on Apple Music?
Spatial Audio is called spatial sound in Swedish and is used exactly as the name suggests to create a feeling of presence and space in the sound. Artists can use spatial sound to create a multidimensional feel in music (and movies).
“Listening to a song with Dolby Atmos is like magic. The music comes from everywhere and it sounds fantastic “, says Oliver Schusser, responsible for Apple Music and Beats.
What songs do Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support on Apple Music?
Not all songs and albums are supported. Those who do so have special markings that are easy to identify. To begin with, there are 20 million songs with Dolby Atmos. All songs will be supported before the end of 2021.
All 75+ million songs, on the other hand, will be available in a lossless, compressed format that provides better sound quality than previously possible from the music service.
How do I listen to Dolby Atmos songs on Apple Music?
The Music app will play songs with Dolby Atmos-enabled completely automatically if you use headphones that have the Apple H1 or W1 circuit.
If you have the latest models of iPhone, iPad, or Mac, Dolby Atmos will be activated even when you use the speakers.
How do I find songs that support Dolby Atmos on Apple Music?
Apple has specially curated song lists for you who want to find your favorites quickly.
The songs and albums that support Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos are clearly marked so that you can see them in the lists.
What is the resolution of Apple’s high definition music on Apple Music?
Previously, the maximum resolution was 24 bits in 48 kHz.
The basic quality with Lossless Audio is 16 bits in 44.1 kHz, which is the level of CD quality, and up to 24 bits in 48 kHz. With the highest setting, Lossless Audio can offer up to 24 bits in 192 kHz.
NOTE: To listen to music in 24-bit with 192 kHz, special music equipment is required that supports such high resolution. If you do not have an external DAC device, you must obtain one to use the highest quality level.
How much does it cost to listen to Dolby Atmos on Apple Music?
Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos is included in your current subscription completely free of charge. Apple Music costs Usd 9.99 per month for a regular subscription and you can try up to three months for free if you are not a Music subscriber before.
Which devices support Dolby Atmos / Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio?
To listen to losslessly compressed music and Dolby Atmos from Apple Music, you must have one of the following operating systems:
- iOS 14.6 or later
- iPadOS 14.6 or later
- macOS 11.4 or later
- tvOS 14.6 or later
Which artists does Apple highlight for supporting Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio?
Apple highlights artists such as J Balvin, Gustavo Dudamel, Ariana Grande, Maroon 5, Kacey Musgraves, and The Weeknd in its press release.
