Convert AEB to AMB

Understanding AEB and AMB file formats

AEB files are typically associated with Audio Editor Bundle projects, often used by audio editing software to store session data, including track arrangements, effects, and edits. These files are not standard audio files but rather project files containing references to audio and settings.

AMB files, on the other hand, are Ambisonic B-Format audio files. Ambisonics is a full-sphere surround sound technique, and AMB files store multi-channel audio data for immersive sound playback, commonly used in VR, 360-degree video, and spatial audio applications.

How to convert AEB to AMB

Direct conversion from AEB (project file) to AMB (audio file) is not straightforward, as AEB files do not contain raw audio but project data. The process involves exporting the audio mix from the AEB project into a standard audio format (such as WAV), then encoding that audio into the AMB format.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Open the AEB project in the original audio editing software (such as Audio Editor Bundle or the specific DAW that created the AEB file).
2. Export the project mix to a multi-channel audio file (e.g., File → Export → WAV or File → Export → Multichannel WAV).
3. Use an ambisonic audio tool, such as Ambisonic Toolkit (ATK) for Reaper or AmbiX converter, to encode the exported audio into the AMB format.

Recommended software for conversion

• Reaper with the Ambisonic Toolkit (ATK) plugin: Import your exported WAV, process it for ambisonics, and render as AMB.
• AmbiX Converter: A free tool for converting standard audio files to the AMB format.

Tips and considerations

• Ensure your exported audio matches the channel configuration required for ambisonic encoding (typically 4 channels for first-order B-format).
• Check the documentation of your audio editor for specific export instructions.
• AMB files are used for spatial audio; make sure your source material is suitable for this format.