Holophonix.xyz – Ionos customer – (France)
Forward-thinking organizations use .xyz domains to create digital hubs that unify creators, communities, and technology. Literary agency Trames.xyz supports authors and publishers across global markets. Loyalty platform TYB.xyz helps brands like Urban Outfitters and Rare Beauty connect with over two million users. Investment firm Skycatcher.xyz supports the future of gaming, AI, and onchain finance. In this week’s #WebsiteWednesday, we’ll introduce you to a spatial audio company developing real-time immersive sound environments for the performing arts: Holophonix.xyz.
Holophonix.xyz is the online home of Holophonix, a Paris, France-based company developing an advanced real-time immersive audio environment optimized for the performing arts. Created in 2017 by Gaëtan Byk in coordination with leading French research institutions IRCAM and CNRS, Holophonix integrates software, plugins, processors, and loudspeakers into a unified ecosystem for spatial sound. The company became an independent entity in 2023 after being spun off from Amadeus, a long-established French audio manufacturer. In July 2025, Holophonix announced the expansion of its international team to meet growing demand for its spatial audio solutions.1
According to the Holophonix website, the platform combines legendary spatialization algorithms—including Wave Field Synthesis (WFS), Higher-Order Ambisonics (HOA), and Vector-Based Amplitude Panning (VBAP)—to help creators shape sound in 3D space. These algorithms can be mixed and matched in real time to achieve precise localization or immersive diffusion. Holophonix also integrates a 3D reverberation engine that merges convolution-based room modeling with algorithmic synthesis, offering realistic acoustic depth adaptable to any environment. Its core 3D audio engine is paired with an interactive graphical interface designed for live performance, broadcast, and installation contexts. The system can integrate with digital audio workstations and mixing consoles through protocols such as OSC, VST3, and Max for Live, allowing sound professionals to incorporate spatial tools without disrupting existing workflows.
According to media reports and LinkedIn, Holophonix is founded by Gaëtan Byk, who also serves as CEO and owner. Before launching Holophonix as an independent company, Gaëtan spent over a decade at Amadeus, where he continues as CEO. The leadership team also includes Thierry Coduys, Creative Engineering Manager and co-founder, and Dr. Adrien Zanni, Chief Technical Officer. Thierry is described as a pioneer in immersive sound and digital arts, with a career spanning three decades and collaborations with artists such as Luciano Berio and Frank Zappa. Adrien, whose doctoral research at Université Paris 8 focused on spatial sound composition, connects academic theory with practical implementation in live and installation contexts. Together, they lead a multidisciplinary team that merges engineering, acoustics, and artistic exploration.2
Holophonix chose Holophonix.xyz as its digital hub. We had the opportunity to speak with Gaëtan about the choice of .xyz. As he explained,
“We design a spatial sound software dedicated to 3D audio creation, simulation, and reproduction. The name Holophonix comes from the idea of creating holographic sound — sound that can be shaped and positioned anywhere in space with precision and emotion. In that sense, the .xyz domain felt like a natural extension of our identity. In our software, sound sources are placed and moved within a Cartesian coordinate system — X, Y, and Z — representing the three spatial dimensions of our audio engine. Choosing .xyz was therefore both symbolic and technical: it mirrors the very system we use to build spatial experiences. Beyond its technical meaning, .xyz also embodies creativity, modernity, and openness — values that align perfectly with what we strive to express through Holophonix.”
Additionally, the company’s .xyz domain complements its brand name, visually linking the “x” at the end of Holophonix with .xyz to create a cohesive identity across platforms. This connection extends to social media through its unified matching handles @holophonixyz, demonstrating how a domain can reinforce a brand’s presence and consistency online. You can learn more by following the platform on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and by visiting Holophonix.xyz.
1.https://www.livedesignonline.com/news/holophonix-company-expands-its-team-and-global-presence-meet-growing-demand-spatial-audio 2.https://www.livedesignonline.com/news/holophonix-company-expands-its-team-and-global-presence-meet-growing-demand-spatial-audioXYZ is proud to share about the many incredible members that make up the XYZ community! We encourage you to do your own research before using the products and services of the websites we feature. The information about products and services contained in this blog post does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by XYZ.
