8Way Audio to demo tablet playback and a creation plug-in at Inter BEE

What happens when spatial-audio processing moves from playback into production? Neos plans to show an 8Way Audio-equipped tablet and a creation plug-in in development at Inter BEE 2026.

Trying 8Way Audio through speakers

Developed jointly by Neos and next Sound, 8Way Audio processes stereo sources in real time for spatial-audio playback. The company says it introduced its speaker-compatible engine in 2025 and will demonstrate the aiwa tab AS11, the first product to use it, at the event.

According to the announcement, the tablet has aiwa 8Way Audio tuned for the device and a 10.95-inch display. The description of the effect is the company’s claim, not an independent listening or measurement result.

First demo of a production tool

A spatial-audio plug-in for digital audio workstations (DAWs) is also in development. Neos says it will give the first demonstration at the show and is preparing for a launch in fiscal 2027. The announcement does not specify a release date or supported DAWs.

Inter BEE runs November 18 to 20 at Makuhari Messe in Japan. The Neos booth is number 2502 in the professional audio section of Hall 2. The company also plans an AQUOS R11 and earphone demonstration.