Dolby Atmos Renderer v5.0 is now available. Dolby Atmos Renderer v5.0 merges the Dolby Atmos Production Suite and Dolby Atmos Mastering Suite into a single unified product.
 
Dolby Atmos Renderer v5.0 is available for $299 from the Dolby Professional Store. As of June 30, 2025 the upgrade pricing for Dolby Atmos Renderer is no longer available. 

 

Please watch this video and read the following FAQ carefully for additional information.



Is the Dolby Atmos Renderer application a new product?
The Dolby Atmos Renderer application is a new product that combines the functionality of the Dolby Atmos Production Suite and the Dolby Atmos Mastering Suite and includes new improvements and features as well.

What is the difference between the “Dolby Atmos Renderer” that already exists as part of the Dolby Atmos Production and Mastering Suites and the new “Dolby Atmos Renderer application”?
The new Dolby Atmos Renderer application includes the features of both the legacy Dolby Atmos Production and Mastering Suites plus new features and improvements. Additionally, it includes new native Apple silicon versions of the Dolby Atmos Music Panner Plug-in, Dolby Atmos Binaural Settings Plug-in, and Dolby LTC Generator.

What is the benefit of upgrading from the Dolby Atmos Mastering Suite to the Dolby Atmos Renderer application?
The Dolby Atmos Renderer application includes several new features including:

• Native Apple silicon compatibility, which drives performance improvements on Mac devices
• New native Apple silicon versions of the Dolby Atmos Music Panner Plug-in, Dolby Atmos Binaural Settings Plug-in, and the Dolby LTC Generator Plug-in
• 96 kHz support for ADM BWF
• User interface enhancements designed for a smoother user experience

What is the benefit of upgrading from the Dolby Atmos Production Suite to the Dolby Atmos Renderer application?
The Dolby Atmos Renderer application includes several features previously only available in the Dolby Atmos Mastering Suite including room EQ, remote connectivity, and Array mode. Additionally, there are several new features including:
 

• Native M1 Apple silicon compatibility, which drives performance improvements on Mac devices
• New native Apple silicon versions of the Dolby Atmos Music Panner Plug-in, Dolby Atmos Binaural Settings Plug-in, and the Dolby LTC Generator Plug-in
• 96 kHz support for ADM BWF
• User interface enhancements designed for a smoother user experience

Can I continue using the Dolby Atmos Production and Mastering Suites with Renderer v3.7.3?
Yes, you may continue using the Dolby Atmos Production and Mastering Suites. However, we encourage existing customers to upgrade to take advantage of new features and ongoing development. Future Dolby software releases, Mac or Windows operating systems, and computers that work in conjunction with Dolby Atmos Renderer may not be supported with Renderer v3.7.3. 

Will the Dolby Atmos Production and Mastering Suites still be available to creators for purchase?
We will no longer be offering the Dolby Atmos Production and Mastering Suites for purchase. Those using these products are encouraged to upgrade to the newer Dolby Atmos Renderer application.

Why is there a cost for this upgrade?
The cost of the upgrade covers the development of several new features and performance enhancements.

How do I get the Dolby Atmos Renderer application?

Customers can purchase the Dolby Atmos Renderer application through the Dolby Professional Store. 

Can I still buy the Dolby Atmos Renderer from a reseller?
No. See this page for a list of Dolby Atmos Certified Service Partners who can help you with configuring your Dolby Atmos studio.

Do I need Dolby Atmos Renderer v5.0 if I create Dolby Atmos content in a DAW with native Dolby Atmos rendering?
No, you don’t need the Dolby Atmos Renderer v5.0 application to create Dolby Atmos content if your DAW features native Dolby Atmos rendering, however you may want it to take advantage of certain features such as MP4 export. DAWs that support native Dolby Atmos rendering include Apple Logic Pro, Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo, and Blackmagic Designs Resolve.

Do I need to purchase or download anything else to use the Dolby Atmos Renderer?
In order to create content in Dolby Atmos with the Dolby Atmos Renderer application, you must also have a compatible DAW. For a list of compatible DAWs, see this page.

Can Dolby Atmos Renderer still run on Intel Macs?
Yes, Intel Macs are still supported.

Does Dolby Atmos Renderer v5.0 support Windows?
Yes, however the Renderer must be installed on a separate computer that your DAW. The Dolby Audio Bridge that allows the Renderer to connect to a DAW on the same computer is supported on Mac only. Alternately, Windows users can use a Windows-based DAW that has native Dolby Atmos rendering integrated such as Steinberg Cubase or Nuendo, or Blackmagic Designs Resolve.

Are the new Music Panner, Binaural Settings, and LTC Plug-ins available on Windows?
No, at this time, these plug-ins are available for macOS only.

Are there new hardware configurations supported?
Yes, Dolby Atmos Renderer v5.0 is supported on the Apple Mac Studio and the new M2 Apple Mac mini, as well as the NUC 12 Pro and the Sweetwater CS400 for Windows. We have added I/O hardware options including the NTP DAD Core 256 for MADI & Dante on Mac and the Merging Technologies AES 67 VAD Premium for Dante workflows with M1/M2 Macs.

Does Dolby Atmos Renderer support the latest macOS and Windows operating systems?
Yes, Dolby Atmos Renderer v5.0 supports macOS Ventura and Windows 11.

Does the Dolby Atmos Album Assembler v1.1 work with Dolby Atmos Renderer v5.0?
The Album Assembler v1.1 has not been tested with Dolby Atmos Renderer 5.0. An upcoming version of the Album Assembler will add support for Renderer v5.0.

Can existing configuration files from Dolby Atmos Renderer v3.7.3 be used with Renderer v5.0?
Yes, .atmosIR and .atmosfcg files from v3.7.3 can be used in v5.0. We recommend creating a back-up of your settings from v3.7.3 before upgrading.

Have any features been removed from Dolby Atmos Renderer v5.0?
Yes, the Send and Return workflow for Pro Tools has been removed. With the advent of the Dolby Audio Bridge, and more recently the Pro Tools Audio Bridge and Aux I/O workflow, the Send and Return plug-ins are no longer necessary.