Then you just need to ensure you have the right games to play because both methods require a Dolby Atmos compatible game as there's no upscaling of sound like there is for HD/4K picture. This is relatively straightforward as the app automatically turns on Dolby Atmos within Windows sound settings once you activate it.
That's because Dolby Atmos is encoded into the games then the Dolby Access app applies the necessary technology to deliver the spatial audio and the Dolby Access experience.Ī combination of the Dolby Access app and Windows 10 with the latest updates allows you to open up sound settings for your device and apply spatial sound formats and virtual surround sound to your headphone audio. A good pair of stereo headphones or a standard gaming headset will do. The advantage here is you don't even need a surround sound headset (in fact the app recommends you turn any surround sound functionality off).
To get started download the Dolby Access app for Windows 10, there's a free trial followed by a small annual fee to pay to get access to the ability to run Dolby Atmos through your headset or headphones. You can get a taste of what's possible with Dolby Atmos with this audio sample that shows how even headphones can create a fantastic spatial sound. In other words, if the game developers include the encoding for the Dolby Atmos in the audio element of the soundtrack then you'll get some seriously glorious surround sound.
We've covered what Atmos is and how it works before, but for gamers, things are getting more interesting now as it's possible to get Dolby Atmos on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S and PC. (Pocket-lint) - Dolby Atmos is the bleeding edge of home cinema technology when it comes to surround sound audio.