Abstract: A method of audio processing an ensemble of sounds for output to a plurality of audio channels comprises the steps of evaluating an overall level of audio detail generated by the contributing sounds of the ensemble by analyzing metadata associated with respective sounds of the ensemble, the metadata being indicative of the contribution of a respective sound of the ensemble to an overall level of audio detail across the plurality of audio channels, and comparing the overall level of audio detail to a first threshold; and in which if the overall level of audio detail exceeds the first threshold, altering the ensemble of sounds to reduce the indicated contribution of the ensemble to the overall level of audio detail.

Abstract: A method of audio processing an ensemble of sounds for output to a plurality of audio channels comprises the steps of evaluating an overall level of audio detail generated by the contributing sounds of the ensemble by analysing metadata associated with respective sounds of the ensemble, the metadata being indicative of the contribution of a respective sound of the ensemble to an overall level of audio detail across the plurality of audio channels, and comparing the overall level of audio detail to a first threshold; and in which if the overall level of audio detail exceeds the first threshold, altering the ensemble of sounds to reduce the indicated contribution of the ensemble to the overall level of audio detail.