Create a Dolby Atmos project from an ADM BWF file in Logic Pro for Mac

You can create a new Dolby Atmos project by importing an existing Dolby Atmos mix that was exported as a Dolby Atmos master file (ADM BWF). ADM BWF is a standard file type (created on any Dolby Atmos–capable DAW) that can be used for special workflows when mastering Dolby Atmos projects or exchanging Dolby Atmos projects in a collaboration environment. It’s also the file type that’s used when you send a Dolby Atmos mix to Apple Music (or other streaming or optical media mastering and encoding services).

Logic Pro creates a new Dolby Atmos project from the ADM BWF file with the following configuration:

• All bed tracks of the original Dolby Atmos mix are merged into a single bed track.

• The surround format of the original project is used in the new project.

• Logic Pro creates a mono audio track for each object of the original mix with the name of the bed track.

• Stereo object tracks are split into two mono object tracks.

• The automation for each object that was stored separately from the audio signal in the ADM BWF file is applied as automation to the individual object tracks.

• All the volume faders on the tracks are set to 0 dB (unity gain).

• The surround master channel strip has only the Dolby Atmos plug-in inserted.

• The downmix and trim settings contained in the ADM BWF file are applied and visible in the Downmix & Trim pane of the Dolby Atmos plug-in. See Downmix and trim controls.