Opus 1.1 Codec Now In Beta

[d2kx]

Opus is the audio codec master race, there is no competition.

VP9 + Opus is the future.

[Artemis3]

Yes, Opus can replace all existing lossy formats. It covers both the lower end for voice and low latency up to the music multi-channel range, and even switch dynamically according to content, etc.

They are also working in a new video codec with a similar goal called Daala. So ignore the previous vp9 comment, which is google's.

Xiph's codecs are open and patent free.

[d2kx]

Yes, Opus can replace all existing lossy formats. It covers both the lower end for voice and low latency up to the music multi-channel range, and even switch dynamically according to content, etc.

They are also working in a new video codec with a similar goal called Daala. So ignore the previous vp9 comment, which is google's.

Xiph's codecs are open and patent free.

Daala won't be ready for another five years. VP9 + Opus media will be consumed through YouTube by hundreds of million of people at the end of the year.