Virtual spatial audio processing engine for headphones and earphones, enables interactive, high-fidelity sound localisation in VR, AR, MR, and XR applications. Software licence only; no dedicated Yamaha hardware required.
Sound xR Core is Yamaha's virtual spatial audio engine designed for headphone and earphone output in immersive experiences. It processes audio to create convincing, interactive sound localisation placing sounds in specific directions and distances relative to the listener, and updating those positions in real time as the listener moves or turns.
Unlike loudspeaker-based immersive solutions, Sound xR Core requires no dedicated Yamaha hardware it integrates as a software licence into existing audio development pipelines for VR, AR, MR, and XR applications. It is part of the broader Sound xR ecosystem alongside Sound xR Image and Sound xR Enhance.
Key characteristics of the Sound xR Core solution.
| Technology | Virtual spatial audio processing engine for headphone / earphone output |
| Applications | VR / AR / MR / XR, interactive immersive experiences |
| Output | Headphone or earphone, any stereo monitoring device |
| Interactivity | Sound positions update in real time as listener moves or looks |
| Hardware Required | None, software licence integrates with existing audio pipeline |
| Deployment | Software licence integration into development environment |
Sound xR is Yamaha's immersive audio ecosystem, spanning loudspeaker-based spatial audio for theatres and concert halls through to virtual spatial audio for personal headphone experiences. All three solutions share a common research and engineering foundation developed by Yamaha's acoustic science teams.
Sound xR Core is designed for developers and integrators building immersive audio experiences delivered through headphones.
Spatial audio that updates with head tracking, grounding the user in the virtual environment.
Sound localisation that places virtual audio objects in real-world space for AR/MR applications.
Museum audio guides, interactive installations, and training simulations with responsive spatial audio.
High-fidelity headphone spatial audio for gaming environments and professional simulation systems.
Contact our team to discuss Sound xR Core licensing, integration requirements, and how it can complement your immersive audio application development.
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