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BY GARRETT MONTGOMERY MPSE 78 M PS E . O R G Designing From the Source Inside Strata and 25 Years of Audiokinetic Innovation or 25 years, Audiokinetic has played a key role in shaping the tools behind interactive audio. Best known for Wwise, the industry- standard middleware for real-time interactive audio implementation, the company has helped define how audio is built, managed, and experienced in games. To mark 25 years of innovation, Audiokinetic is spotlighting one of its most forward-thinking developments: Strata, a multitrack SFX library launched in 2022 that reimagines how sound is created and delivered. Unlike traditional libraries that offer flattened final renders, Strata provides fully editable multitrack REAPER sessions, giving sound designers direct access to every layer of a sound's construction. Built from the ground up with interactive workflows in mind, Strata is both a creative sandbox and a practical solution for modern production needs. In this feature, the team at Audiokinetic walks us through Strata's evolution, its growing ecosystem, and what makes it unique. We explore how Strata supports creative flexibility, integrates seamlessly with Wwise, and offers new possibilities for both professionals and students working in interactive audio. • Simon Ashby: Head of Product | Audiokinetic Inc. • Simon Pressey: Senior Product Owner | Audiokinetic Inc. • Nour Al Hammoud: Senior Director, Marketing & Communications | Audiokinetic Inc. F