CTM’s new event format Exponential Function is just a few weeks away! This immersive warehouse rave will be taking place October 2nd at Berlin-Kreuzberg’s Haus der Visionäre, a recent addition to the city’s landscape that CTM will also return to for our 2026 festival.
The event brings together some of the most forward-thinking DJs and producers, where ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, DJ Fuckoff, and mi-el will experiment with d&b’s pioneering Soundscape audio system and the brand-new Ambrio spatial DJ mixer, sculpting sound in real time to transform the dancefloor into a fully immersive 360° audio experience. Light scenography will be by Kluk collective.
Traditional DJ and live setups limit spatial dramaturgy by the artist, with mixers and controllers focused on stereo output. At the same time, existing immersive audio setups mostly rely on complex, pre-programmed spatialization systems, which often demand high technical knowledge that can represent a barrier for live performers. Designed for artists by artists, Brussels-based audio startup Ambrio introduces an intuitive approach to live control of spatial audio, enabling real-time movement and interaction.
The Ambrio SPM spatial DJ mixer enables artists to dynamically move sounds across a multi-speaker setup, apply real-time effects that respond to the room’s acoustics and speaker placement, add spatial delay or reverb for true 3D audio immersion, and program automated movements and transitions for seamless spatial shifts.
¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U’s wild blend of genres, DJ Fuckoff’s primo not-giving-a-fuckedness, and mi-el’s sonic shape-shifting abilities will only become more mind-expanding thanks to these enhanced artistic possibilities. The Ambrio mixer will also be put to artistic use at the upcoming CTM 2026 festival, accompanied by workshops where participants can explore the mixer firsthand, delve into spatial audio workflows, and uncover new applications in collaboration with d&b, Ableton, and Ambrio.
