HALO 3D Pan is a binaural panning plugin designed to create immersive audio experiences for headphone listeners. It allows users to spatialize sound using azimuth and elevation controls, positioning audio sources around the listener's head in three dimensions. The plugin offers adjustable parameters for the distance between stereo inputs and a blend between spatialized and traditional panning, making it ideal for sound designers, soundtrack artists, game audio creators, and music producers who want to craft engaging headphone mixes.

The core technology behind HALO 3D Pan leverages head-related transfer function (HRTF) filters, which simulate how sound waves interact with the human head and ears. By convolving incoming audio signals with pre-recorded binaural impulse responses, the plugin accurately reproduces spatial cues that enhance the sense of direction and depth. This process is optimized for real-time performance using efficient Fourier domain calculations, ensuring smooth and natural-sounding spatialization without compromising latency.

HALO 3D Pan features a distinctive 3D user interface that elevates the user experience beyond traditional plugins. Rendered in real time with advanced shaders, the interactive GUI allows intuitive control over spatial parameters through click-and-drag gestures within a visually dynamic environment. Helpful on-screen feedback and visualizations, including an outgoing audio spectrum display, make it easy to fine-tune spatial positioning and achieve precise immersive mixes tailored for headphone playback.