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SPHERE

Industry-leading speaker management system, capable of handling stereo, surround and up to 9.4.6 immersive audio configurations.

Sphere speaker management and monitor controller software interfaces

This studio monitor controller software makes it easier than ever to get started with mixing 3D sound in Dolby Atmos.

Integrates With Any DAW Including:

Apple Garage BandReasonAbleton LiveApple Logic X ProAvid Pro ToolsSteinberg CubasePresonus Studio OneReaperFL Studio

What is SPHERE?

Sphere immersive audio and Dolby Atmos metering and volume controls

From Stereo To Immersive, Powerful Monitor Controller Software

The easy-to-use interface provides a visual representation of your speaker layout, mute and solo functionality, advanced metering and output volume controls. Whether you’re monitoring audio in stereo, surround or Dolby Atmos, SPHERE gives you full control of your audio setup.

Sphere’s advanced audio routing matrix and bass management system

Highly Versatile with Unlimited I/O Routing

SPHERE integrates seamlessly with any DAW, NLE, and audio interface, eliminating the need for costly additional hardware.

With the powerful GroundControl Fusion feature, you can combine multiple audio interfaces into a single output, expanding your channel count to meet the demands of complex Atmos and immersive audio setups. SPHERE supports up to eight interfaces simultaneously, allowing for flexible input sources and compatibility with stereo, multichannel, and surround formats, including film, ITU, DTS, and Dolby Atmos.

Sphere’s integrated Apple Spatial Audio binaural renderer

A Binaural Renderer for Apple Music

SPHERE’s built-in Apple Spatial Audio renderer lets you accurately hear how your Dolby Atmos mix will sound on Apple Music when using headphones. With head-tracking and personalized HRTF (Head-Related Transfer Function) support, you can confidently reference your audio mix. Sphere is compatible with both your DAW's internal Dolby Atmos Renderer and the standalone Dolby Atmos Renderer app.

Room calibration software for surround sound and immersive audio speaker systems

Real Time & High Quality Audio Streaming

SPHERE features Authentic Audio integration, enabling real-time, high-quality audio streaming and video chat with anyone, anywhere in the world. Want to engage in online music collaborations with musicians, producers and engineers in real-time? SPHERE makes that possible.
Authentic Audio also comes in AU, VST and AAX formats ready for use in any DAW or third-party-plugin-compatible program.

Room calibration software for surround sound and immersive audio speaker systems

Comprehensive Room Calibration Software

Whether you're using studio monitors or headphones, SPHERE enables you to apply precise calibration to each of your monitoring devices, ensuring mixes you can trust. Integrate your preferred measurement tools and room correction software with Sphere, or use its onboard DSP to fine-tune EQ, level, delay, and even bass management for speaker calibration and room equalization.

Sphere’s configurable bass crossover for immersive audio and surround sound systems with up to four subwoofers

Flexible Bass Management Software

Each of SPHERE’s channels includes a configurable crossover for subwoofers, allowing you to route low frequencies to up to four subs. SPHERE gives you complete control over bass management, making SPHERE ideal for any immersive audio or surround speaker setup.

Host EQ, room simulation, room correction, metering and referencing plugins inside Sphere

A Powerful Plugin Host

SPHERE allows you to apply your favorite EQ plugin to individual speakers, giving you the control and confidence needed for precise mixing. Any AU plugin, such as room simulators, room correction tools, or referencing plugins, can be loaded onto any input or output path in SPHERE, offering limitless processing options.

Dedicated plugin slots host your favorite audio meter, as well as your preferred downmix plugin. Whether you’re mixing music, TV, film or games, you can seamlessly integrate the best metering tool for your needs.

Downmix surround sound and immersive audio mixes to stereo with Sphere

A Flexible Downmixing Tool

SPHERE's comprehensive downmix controls let you accurately monitor and reference your immersive mix on smaller speaker setups. Four downmix buses and a dedicated downmix cue for monitoring on stereo headphones provide ultimate flexibility. Use SPHERE's built-in downmix functionality or integrate your preferred third-party downmix plugin.

SPHERE is the missing link in the monitoring chain. It does what none of the DAWs and current tools cannot do: integrate and elevate ATMOS and STEREO monitor control in a modern and flexible way
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Endless I/O Routing Options

Remote Controllers

GroundControl LINK Plugin

GroundControl LINK plugin, which lets you route low-latency audio between your DAW and SPHERE. For a quick and effective immersive audio monitoring solution, insert GroundControl LINK in your DAW’s master or re-render aux channels. You can then monitor your mix in any binaural, surround or immersive audio format at the click of a button. GroundControl LINK supports AU, VST3 and AAX plugin formats.

GroundControl Audio Bridge

Internal audio routing has never been so simple. Sphere’s internal audio bridge builder tool let's you create your own bespoke setup and routing for maximum efficiency.With  GroundControl Audio Bridge’s virtual audio cable functionality, you can create as many channels as you need. Rename every routing for total transparency at all times.

GroundControl Fusion

Combine Multiple Audio Interfaces

SPHERE offers the flexibility and freedom to add more speakers at any time. Whether you're starting your journey into surround sound or fine-tuning your dream Dolby Atmos system, SPHERE is a cost-effective speaker management solution that can be customized to fit your specific needs.

Authentic Audio Integration

SPHERE features Authentic Audio integration, enabling real-time, high-quality audio streaming and video chat with anyone, anywhere in the world. Want to engage in online music collaborations with musicians, producers and engineers in real-time? SPHERE makes that possible.

High-Quality Audio Capture Software

SPHERE can access audio from any internal source, including streaming services, browsers, and DAWs. Whether you need to capture a reference song or A/B mix option from your go-to streaming service, SPHERE makes it simple to quickly route and reference audio streams for the best results.

World's First

The Only Hardware-Agnostic Surround Monitor Controller Software

PresonusAntilopeAppogeeUniversal AudioAudinetAvid ProtoolsMOTURME AudioFocusritePrism Sound
SPHERE doesn’t restrict you to using specific hardware. It’s designed to work seamlessly with the equipment you already know and love.

What do the Professionals say about SPHERE?

James David Redding III
James David Redding III
Mr. & Mrs. Smith, The Idea of You
Ginger Audio's Sphere is an intuitive and versatile immersive software monitor controller that has been a fantastic addition to my studio. Its EuCon compatibility and the ability to apply EQs to individual speakers give me the precise control and confidence I need in my mixes.
Alan Branch
Alan Branch
Grammy Award winning Mixer, Engineer, Producer, Writer and Musician
Beautifully designed, Sphere solves the increasing requirements of Atmos mixing my older surround hardware controller couldn’t handle, it excels in routing audio between apps and interfaces with exceptional control options. It enhances my surround and Atmos mixing workflow by allowing me to monitor mixes on different speakers and use a plugin for real-time level metering, all outside the DAW. It’s an indispensable tool for modern stereo to immersive audio setups.
Roque Banos
Roque Banos
Goya Award fmusic composer - Goya Award for Best Original Score
Sphere is what I've dreamed of for a long time. Being able to control all your Speaker Systems, have the appropriate curve to match the standards in the film industry, and more important, have it in your Computer, controlled by a smartphone or tablet. It is just the perfect tool to control my Atmos System wherever I need to work. Thanks Ginger Audio!
Travis Ference
Travis Ference
Taylor Swift, Skylar Grey, Bush, Lo-Fang
GroundControl Sphere is knocking down the barrier to entry for mixing in Atmos.
Not only did it completely eliminate the need for expensive hardware upgrades to my studio, it expanded the overall functionality of my monitoring system.
Software monitoring seems like the obvious future and Ginger Audio has got it nailed already.
Kirk Turnbull
Kirk Turnbull
Uk top 40 Hit record producer and gold award winning producer
Sphere is now the go to software for controlling all my audio I.O from stereo upto 9.1.6 at my
Red One Atmos Studio.
To say the sphere is life changing for my studio is no small thing...
But it's true to say  up until sphere mixing in Atmos was a real pain.But now I can swap from many music Sources instantly allowing me to monitor any source in up to 9.1.6 and at the click of a button.
Ray Palagy
Ray Palagy
Emmy Award Winning Audio Post Sound Designer
I’d been looking for a software solution to a surround controller for a long time and nobody had anything close - until Ginger Audio’s Sphere. I’m so impressed by this app because it takes the best features from virtually every hardware controller and brings it into an app but lets me control every aspect via a midi controller. It truly is the best of both worlds
Mark Ayres
Mark Ayres
Music composer. Eye Of The Tiger, Doctor Who, Air
Sphere is now the heart of my monitoring and routing. It’s changed the way I work in Atmos enormously for the better.
Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive
Franco Freda & Tobey Evans
Sphere has become our go-to solution to switch between control rooms knowing that it will handle all of its little quirks and individual setups with ease. Ultimately, it saves us time and ensures that we always get the best audio experience”
Joseph Chudyk
Joseph Chudyk
Elle King, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown, Mitchell Tenpenny, Ghost, IDK, Jeff Beck, Polar Bear Club, Air Dubai, OneRepublic.
Ground Control Sphere is the ultimate monitor controller. It's stable, full of incredible features and allows me to mix stereo and atmos in confidence. Nothing (software or hardware) comes close to matching what Sphere can do.
Baby Brown
Baby Brown

Grammy Nominated Producer for
DJ Rectangle, La Mala Rodriguez,
Eminem, Xzibit, Dove Shack,
Mickey Avalon, Dirt Nasty, Disney+, HULU

The deeper I go with Sphere, the less I realize I know. How is it even possible that an app can do all of this? Brace yourself for a new reality.

Putting Control at Your Fingertips

Remote Controllers

Avid Eucon can be fully integrated with Sphere virtual monitor controller software

AVID Eucon

SPHERE offers extensive EUCON compatibility and full integration with the following AVID control surfaces: Artist Series, Avid Control, Dock, S4 and S6.

Use Elgato Stream Deck to control Sphere virtual speaker management software

Elgato Stream Deck

Use your existing Elgato Stream Deck hardware to quickly and easily control SPHERE's parameters.

Use Sphere Connect App to remotely control Sphere virtual monitor controller software

Sphere Connect App

The SPHERE Connect iOS and Android apps work with both phones and tablets, and put full control and audio metering in the palm of your hand. SPHERE Connect leaves you free to roam around your studio.

Control Sphere virtual monitor controller using your MIDI controller

MIDI Controller

Already have a MIDI controller in your setup? Assign knobs, faders, and buttons to SPHERE parameters for mouse-free control of the software. SPHERE is a cost-effective one-stop solution, designed to enhance your existing setup.

Assign hotkeys to control key parameters in Sphere surround speaker management system software

Hot Keys

SPHERE lets you assign your most-used parameters to keys on your QWERTY keyboard.

OSC

OSC

SPHERE’s OSC support lets you transmit messages between the plugin and other OSC-enabled software and hardware.

System Requirements

Mac OS X
OS X 10.14+
Intel CPU (minimum 2 GHz recommended)
Native Apple silicon support
Supported sample rates
44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192kHz
Stream Deck
Stream Deck +, Stream Deck XL, Stream Deck Mobile, Stream Deck Neo, Stream Deck Mini.
Eucons
Artist Series, Avid Control, Dock, S4 and S6

Pricing

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SPHERE Immersive Unlimited
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2 Activations
up to 9.4.6
GroundControl LINK Plugin
Authentic Audio Standalone Plugin
Authentic Audio Integration
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SPHERE Immersive
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Perpetual
1 Activation
up to 9.4.6
Optional Add-ons
Authentic Audio
13
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13
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Billed Annually
GroundControl LINK plugin
13
/Month
13
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* Requires SPHERE v2 license
Bundle
SPHERE Studio Unlimited
13
/Month
13
/Month
Billed Annually
Subscribe
Subscription
2 Activations
up to 7.1
GroundControl LINK Plugin
Authentic Audio Standalone Plugin
Authentic Audio Integration
All Updates & Upgrades Included
Bundle
SPHERE Studio
13
13
Buy Now
Perpetual
1 Activation
up to 7.1
Optional Add-ons
Authentic Audio
13
/Month
13
/Month
Subscribe
Billed Annually
GroundControl LINK plugin
13
/Month
13
Buy Now
* Requires SPHERE v2 license
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