NUGEN Audio's Halo Vision Guides Keeley's Dolby Atmos Workflow

NUGEN Audio's Halo Vision plug-in is playing a key role in the immersive mixing workflow of composer and re-recording mixer Michael Phillips Keeley, who describes the tool as a "spatial compass" for Dolby Atmos projects.

Based at his Dolby Atmos-equipped studio, Sound Striker, Keeley has spent more than a decade developing a workflow focused on clarity, translation and creative intent across theatrical, streaming and immersive formats. At the centre of that process is Halo Vision, a 3D immersive analysis tool designed to provide real-time insight into spatial audio mixes.

As immersive formats such as Dolby Atmos require precise object placement and bed management, Keeley uses the plug-in’s 3D visualisation capabilities to monitor how audio energy is distributed throughout a mix. This allows for greater control and confidence when working on complex, multi-dimensional projects.


"I've been using NUGEN Audio over the past 10 years, and the brand's plug-ins have really become an essential part of my workflow, especially when mixing Dolby Atmos," says Keeley. "For me, Halo Vision isn't just a meter, it’s a spatial compass. The plug-in's 3D immersive awareness gives me that instant visual clarity that really helps me know exactly where the energy lives for critical, cinematic mixes."

The ability to visualise spatial audio in real time is particularly valuable when ensuring mixes translate effectively across multiple delivery formats. Keeley regularly delivers projects in a range of configurations, from immersive formats to more traditional outputs.

"These features give me a fast, creative workflow and translation that I can trust, so my creative intent is preserved when folding down from Atmos to 7.1, 5.1, stereo and binaural," he explained.

Halo Vision is part of NUGEN Audio’s suite of tools aimed at supporting modern immersive production, where maintaining consistency and intent across formats is increasingly critical.

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