A-CX and Google Launch Free Plugins to Unlock Immersive Audio Creation with Eclipsa Audio

For immediate release

San Jose and Mountain View, June 12, 2025 – A-CX, a provider of custom software, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technology solutions, has partnered with Google to launch powerful new tools that make professional-grade spatial audio creation accessible to everyone. The new Eclipsa Audio Element Plugin and Eclipsa Renderer Plugin are designed to help creators easily produce 3D immersive sound — faster, simpler, and for free.

The first release is built to work seamlessly with Avid Pro Tools and Reaper. These free plugins simplify the creation of immersive Eclipsa Audio content. With Eclipsa Audio, what creators hear in the studio is exactly what audiences will experience, setting a new benchmark for immersive audio quality.

The plugins are immediately available for download for Avid Pro Tools and Reaper on macOS for an early access user group. If you’re interested, you can subscribe to the newsletter and be the first to learn about the public release.Support for other DAWs and OSs is coming soon.

Designed for Creators: Powerful, Intuitive, and Free

The Eclipsa Audio Element Plugin and Eclipsa Renderer Plugin are tailored for both seasoned audio professionals and emerging YouTube creators. They are lightweight, intuitive to use, and integrate naturally into existing workflows — no learning curve, no workflow disruption.

Key benefits for users include:

  • Professional Workflow Friendly: Fits seamlessly into existing workflows.
  • Accessible UI: Simplified controls with enhanced usability for fast, precise mixing.
  • True WYHIWYG Experience: What you hear in the studio is exactly what the audience hears.
  • Available under royalty-free license from AOMedia: Create without licensing fees or platform restrictions.
  • True 3D Sound: Position sound above, below, behind, and around the listener.

“The Eclipsa Audio Element Plugin and Eclipsa Renderer plugin make spatial audio creation accessible to a wider range of professionals and creators,” said Mikko Peltola, Co-Founder and COO of A-CX. “Our collaboration with Google empowers creators to deliver immersive sound experiences with studio-grade fidelity, setting a new standard for accessible spatial audio content.”

A Wave of Industry Momentum

YouTube will support Eclipsa Audio video uploads starting later this year, while Samsung’s 2025 TV and soundbar lineup will deliver Eclipsa Audio experiences out of the box. Google Chrome and Android support are also planned, expanding the reach of immersive content to billions of devices worldwide.

Eclipsa Audio, the brand name for the next-generation immersive audio format developed in collaboration with Google and Samsung based on IAMF (Immersive Audio Model and Formats) from AOMedia and supported by YouTube, enables a powerful leap from traditional stereo to rich, multidimensional soundscapes. With Eclipsa Audio, music is no longer just heard — it’s felt, experienced, and spatially navigated, delivering a deeply emotional and cinematic journey for listeners.

Eclipsa Audio was recently recognized by ZDNET as one of the 25 Best Products showcased at CES 2025, highlighting the technology’s growing momentum across media and entertainment industries.

Shaping the Future of Spatial Audio

With the successful release of the plugins, A-CX and Google are gathering feedback from early adopters and preparing continuous updates. Future enhancements will support the latest developments in the Immersive Audio Model and Formats (IAMF) standard, ensuring creators stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of immersive audio.

As a trusted development partner to global innovators, A-CX continues to help organizations bring cutting-edge, open-standards-based technologies to market — accelerating digital transformation across industries.

About Eclipsa Audio

Eclipsa Audio is the brand name of an advanced, open-source audio standard based on IAMF (Immersive Audio Model and Formats) from AOMedia, co-developed by Samsung Research, Google and other AOMedia members. It enables immersive, optimized spatial audio experiences across devices and environments, delivering natural soundscapes from headphones to home theaters. Eclipsa Audio represents a new generation of tools for crafting rich and dynamic audio content.

About A-CX

A-CX specializes in custom software development, cloud infrastructure solutions, and cutting-edge technology innovation. Known for delivering high-performance, scalable systems, A-CX helps global organizations bring complex, open-standards-based technologies to market — from secure backends to AI, cloud, and immersive media solutions.

For more information, visit https://www.a-cx.com/ or contact:

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Mikko Peltola
Co-Founder and COO
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