# Creating a Virtual Source

<figure><img src="/files/br4cFB8A3nMI4BgLM5Pw" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create Virtual Source</p></figcaption></figure>

A Virtual Source <picture><source srcset="/files/gMmbhRAzW0bMdVUCp0mA" media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)"><img src="/files/XrFlZiMfZbvnv0usLT6H" alt="" data-size="line"></picture> is a point in space in which sound appears to be originating from, even though no physical source is present.

You can create two different types of Virtual Sources: Virtual Source Back and Virtual Source Front.

* **Virtual Source Back** creates a point in space behind an array and virtualizes a wavefront that emanates from this point in space.
* **Virtual Source Front** creates a point in space in front of an array and virtualizes a wavefront that converges on this point in space.

To add a Virtual Source to your array, you must first add an array using the **Create Array** option in the toolbar. Next, click **Create Virtual Source** in the contextual menu.


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