It was 2015 and my first time stepping into virtual reality.
Despite VR being in its early stages, the festival showcased short VR films from filmmakers around the world.
By the time we left, I was fascinated by the potential of VR in media.
So far, its lineup has included The Kid Laroi,Doja Cat, Victoria Monet, and more.
When it comes to head straps, the Quest 3 offers various options.
However, it felt more unfamiliar than uncomfortable, and I eventually got used to it.
Once I had my headset and controllers ready, I entered Horizon Worlds.
Now, Im not one to spend much time on avatar customization.
With my avatar concert-ready, I finally entered Music Valley.
The world actually reminded me of Coachella, a classic for music festivals.
Navigating the valley was straightforward.
I easily found the main stage at the end of the U-shaped valley, which doubled as a pit.
Fans could either dance in the pit or climb the surrounding rocks for a different view of the performance.
Since I had some time before the concert, I decided to explore the world.
Minutes before the concert kicked off, I headed to the main stage.
Suddenly, I found myself at the bottom of the stage with Blackpink entering from the top.
Throughout the show, my viewpoint switched between various stage corners and an overhead shot above the lighting technicians.
I could freely move around Music Valley, but the screen stayed fixed.
To give you a better idea, below are screenshots of Music Valley from its launch trailer.
footage of Blackpink in its place, youd get the gist of it.
I could clearly see every detail.
Lisa was always smiling and looked like she genuinely enjoyed performing.
Jisoo accidentally kicked a crate holding water bottles off the edge of the stage.
Stage crew members held clipboards as they diligently waited in the wings during each set.
Its what lets you tell where sounds are coming from and how far away they are.
Its also what makes you feel like youre in the middle of things when using headphones or speakers.
The Quest 3 tackles spatial audio with speakers embedded on the side of the headset.
And I have to say, it delivered an impressively realistic spatial audio experience.
Sounds accurately followed my movements within the virtual environment.
When I turned around, it sounded as if the concert was behind me.
you might check out the Music Valley Concert Series upcoming lineuphere.
Learn more about the Meta Quest serieshere.
