Hit’n’Mix is launching a brand new VR tool which turns any environment into a “futuristic creative space” so music can be created “anywhere, by anyone”.

RipX Backstage for VR and Apple Vision Pro requires no additional hardware and is designed to be user-friendly for all levels of ability. It works in harmony with the brand’s RipX DAW – which MusicTech rated 9/10 – and an official release is coming soon. In the meantime, Hit’n’Mix is looking for Vision Pro testers to trial RipX Backstage, and also hopes to launch a Meta Quest version in the future.

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RipX Backstage combines virtual reality and spatial audio, letting creatives produce tracks and hear, watch, and learn any song played back on virtual instruments in a virtual space. It offers the ability to walk up to individual instruments, hear them more clearly, and move them around you.

Vertical separation of notes by pitch ensures users hear each note distinctly, and you can easily interact with the virtual studio by looking and tapping with your fingers, singing or humming any instrument in high definition, playing virtual instruments with your fingers, and even applying FX by speaking them out loud. If preferred, you can also use a portable Bluetooth MIDI keyboard for added convenience.

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Martin Dawe, creator of RipX Backstage and CEO of Hit’n’Mix, comments: “RipX Backstage is set to revolutionise the music production landscape by providing an intuitive and immersive experience.”

He adds, “Our innovative tools empower users to step inside music, to create, hear, see, and interact with it like never before. We’re excited to bring this cutting-edge technology to Apple Vision Pro, and we’re already looking into possibilities for Meta Quest. Our goal is to make RipX Backstage accessible to all music creators, enabling them to bring their artistic visions to life in a truly unique and engaging way.”

To find out more about RipX Backstage, head over to the Hit’n’Mix website. You can also contact the brand directly to register your interest as a Vision Pro tester.

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