Ambient Den In Dolby Atmos
“Ambient Den in Atmos” was part of our original pitch, right at the beginning when we shopped the early demos to record labels back in 2023.
Predictably, nobody took us up on the offer. Undaunted, we released the album ourselves, received unexpectedly great reviews, and met some wonderful people along the way.
That is why we’re incredibly excited to announce that, exactly a year after the original release, the surround mixes of our debut album are finally available for download, right here at the Desert Comb Music Store!
There’s a high resolution 5.1 mix and a full-blown 7.1.2 mix in Dolby Atmos, both created from the ground up using the original multitracks. The 5.1 isn’t simply a fold-down of the 7.1.2 either. It’s its own thing.
The Surround Bundle contains four formats in one download, so you can simply play whichever version works best with your equipment:
| Format | Specification | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby TrueHD | 7.1.2 Atmos MKV (with still image and chapters) | Reference-quality Dolby Atmos on a receiver with bitstream passthrough. |
| Dolby Digital Plus | 7.1.2 Atmos MP4 (with still image and chapters) | Atmos soundbars, Apple TV 4K, most modern AV gear. Same sound quality as streamed Atmos on Apple Music. |
| 5.1 Lossless | 5.1 multichannel FLAC, 24-bit / 96kHz | Home theatre receivers, computers, most Blu-ray players. |
| Binaural | Stereo FLAC, 24-bit / 48kHz | Headphones only! Rendered from the full 7.1.2 mix. |
As part of the launch of the Desert Comb Music Store, we are including the stereo formats as well:
- Stereo Bundle $10 USD – MP3, FLAC 16/44, FLAC 24/96, plus the vinyl master (for anyone who just wants the album on their phone or their reference system)
- Surround Bundle $15 USD – the four immersive formats listed above
- Complete Bundle $20 USD – everything in one purchase, for less than the two separately
If you’re not sure which format matches your setup, please look over the Immersive Audio Guide that walks through AV receivers, headphones, and everything in between.
Please note Ambient Den in surround is also available from our good friends at Immersive Audio Album and Surround Music One. Feel free to support those excellent sites!
Cheers, Ben.