Virtual Mix Environment Workshop: How to Mix in Immersive Audio

Join us for a full-day immersive audio experience at Audiograph International, featuring hands-on demonstrations, expert presentations, and guided instruction using Sony’s Virtual Mix Environment (VME)—a technology redefining how engineers mix in immersive and stereo formats.

Enjoy free food and refreshments throughout the day.

This event is also a social and networking opportunity, offering a relaxed space to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with other audio professionals, studio owners, and creators from across the industry.

Guests may attend by RSVP and selecting an available time slot for their session.

Free Demos + 30-Day Trial

All workshop attendees will receive:
✔ A free VME demo during their scheduled time slot, capturing the AGI’s Kali 7.1.4 Immersive Audio studio.
✔ A complimentary 30-day trial license to continue exploring VME in their own workflow

Featured Guest Speakers

Dennis “Rock.AM” Jones

Dennis “Rock.AM” Jones is a renowned mixer and immersive audio specialist whose credits span some of the biggest names in contemporary music. He has worked with global superstars Bad Bunny and Rihanna, and is notably responsible for mixing the entire Frank Sinatra catalog in immersive audio—a landmark project showcasing both technical mastery and deep musical sensitivity. Dennis brings a wealth of experience in adapting iconic and modern music into rich, multidimensional soundscapes.

Les Camacho

Les Camacho is an acclaimed engineer and mixer with an impressive history working alongside legendary acts such as Fleetwood Mac and Pink Floyd. His recent work includes the new Jakke album, which he both produced and mixed fully in immersive audio. Les is known for his ability to blend classic production values with cutting-edge spatial techniques, making him a standout educator in the immersive field.

Immersive Monitoring Powered by Kali Audio

Audiograph International’s 7.1.4 immersive playback system is built entirely around Kali Audio’s IN-8 monitors, widely regarded as one of the most cost-effective professional solutions for immersive mixing on the market. Their accuracy and transparency make them an ideal choice for facilities implementing spatial audio.

Featuring Kali’s New SM8 Monitors

Kali Audio will also showcase the newest addition to their lineup: the SM8.
Guests will be among the first to:

• Demo the SM8 on-site
• Experience its performance within an immersive environment
• Learn how Kali continues to push forward modern monitoring design

What Is Sony VME?

Sony VME (Virtual Mix Environment) is an advanced spatial audio modeling system that recreates the acoustic response of a world-class immersive studio—right inside your headphones.
By capturing the detailed characteristics of a professional immersive room, VME allows engineers to:

• Mix in immersive formats with confidence, even outside a physical studio
• Accurately judge spatial placement, panning, and depth
• Experience consistent translation across immersive listening environments
• Work flexibly from any location without compromising on precision

This technology gives mixers unprecedented access to a calibrated, high-resolution immersive space—making professional spatial audio workflows more accessible than ever.