Apple is making efforts to encourage artists to produce songs in the Spatial Audio format. According to a document cited by 9to5Mac, Apple will increase royalty payouts by 10% for songs that have a Spatial Audio version. This applies to payment cycles starting from January onwards. It is important to note that the song doesn’t necessarily have to be played in Spatial Audio for the increased payout to take effect.
Starting from 2021, Apple Music introduced Spatial Audio sound system without charging additional fees to its customers. This means that users can enjoy a surround sound experience on their AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and other compatible headphones.
Apple claims that the number of songs supporting Spatial Audio has significantly increased compared to the previous year. More than 90% of Apple Music subscribers have already tried listening to songs in Spatial Audio, resulting in a playback increase of more than three times compared to the previous year.
TLDR: Apple is incentivizing artists to create songs in Spatial Audio format by offering a 10% increase in royalty payouts. Apple Music has also introduced Spatial Audio without extra charges, providing users with a surround sound experience. The number of songs supporting Spatial Audio has substantially grown, with a significant increase in user engagement.
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