Vst Plugin Mono To Stereo
Overview
Line 6 Helix Native Guitar Amp and Effects Plug-in 1.9.1 (Aug/2020) 64-bit (VST, VST3, AAX) Windows 7, 8, 10 Instructions: Just Install Direct Download (26MB) August 1, 2020 14 SoundToys 5.0.1 Ultimate FX Solution (Win). Q: My plug-in has mono input and stereo output. How does VST 3 handle this? There are two ways to instantiate a plug-in like this. Way 1; In AudioEffect::initialize (FUnknown. context) you add one mono and one stereo bus. There are many free EQ VST plugins out there, some of which are surprisingly powerful and versatile, and can be capable of creating great EQ effects similar to commercial EQ plugins. Below are the 8 best free EQ VST plugins in 2020, that will give you great, professional EQ features without you ever reaching for your wallet. Mono to stereo conversion Spatifier is a “mono to stereo” spatial enhancer effect AAX, AudioUnit and VST plugin for professional sound and music production applications. Stereo Enhancer is a stereo widener )(stereo expander) also capable to s convert mono to stereo signals. This plugin enhance audio signals with some techniques such as multi-band frequency splitting and panning, phasing one of the channel etc. Simply insert Stereo Swapper on your master monitor stereo bus (if your DAW has one), your final stereo mix bus - or even any stereo track WITHIN a mix - to quickly hear how it sounds when “flipped” left to right. A Mono button also allows quick referencing of the mix in mono. For mono-to-stereo emulation, enhancing individual tracks, and rebalancing the imaging of stereo mixes, the PS22 mono to stereo enhancer plugin is unsurpassed. 3758b9b5-045c-4b7d-b020-80f9b068d990 07:10 AM EST.
Creating a Virtual S Channel!
The bx_stereomaker is a frequency-optimized M/S upmixing plugin that converts ANY mono signal to stereo, while keeping them 100% mono-compatible!
How many times have you had to deal with a signal that just won't fit in the mix because it's mono? But with modern mixes becoming both tighter and wider, adding reverb or modulation effects can easily destroy the tight center of a mono lead vocal, guitar, or synth track. Still, you need to process and spread those sounds to lay them perfectly into the mix.
bx_stereomaker can help.
bx_stereomaker creates a virtual S signal with analog style filters using Brainworx legendary M/S stereo algorithms. This plugin will take any mono signal and make it stereo while allowing you to balance the center position. You can even focus the process on specific frequency ranges in your signal. And you can solo the virtual S signal!
Features
- Adjust the stereo-width added to the mono source signal from 0% to 300%
- Hi-Damp knob allows you to create a warm sounding stereo expansion without sounding tinny
- The plugin creates a virtual S channel (which you can solo)
- The results are spectacular, and your signal stays 100% mono-compatible!
Audio Examples
Industry Reviews
bx_stereomaker is one of the only plugins that can take a mono signal and make it super stereo. Very handy tool.
Customer Reviews
bx_stereomaker
Make Mono Sounds Great Again!bx_stereomaker
I'm writing this review to answer the question: Why should I spend $99 on this when I can get Wider for free? Wider pings the panning position of the signal with each note very obnoxiously. While I… Read MoreThanks a lot and enjoy your new tool!bx_stereomaker
There are many good mono to Stereo Plugins out there, but nothing feels like bx_stereomaker, because you can really make a mono source come to populate the stereofield in a unique & lively way, and… Read MoreDepth and dimension
VERY interesting tool for almost any meldodic element like guitar, synth, even vocals, if you use it wisely and not overdo it. I am just a recording hobby musician, no pro, but, man, this thing is… Read MoreThanks!BX Stereomaker
It is briljant. It changes a mono signal to a full, living stereo sound.
You will absolutely purchase this plug-in after 30 seconds of demoing. Great results can be achieved with only a few… Read More
Specification
Supported Plugin Formats
AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3
Supported Operating Systems
macOS 10.9 through 11.0.1
Windows 7 through 10
Mac
Intel CPU only (minimum 2 GHz recommended)
PC
x64-compatible CPU
System Requirements
Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Downloads
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ChangeLog
Brainworx bx_stereomaker - Changelog
Version 1.11 (May 27, 2020)
- General: Qualified for use with the Windows 10 May 2020 Update
- General: VST3: Fixed potential hangs in a DAW upon loading
- General: Fixed logical issues in undo / redo behavior
- General: Fixed UI resizing issues in Ableton Live on Windows
- General: Fixed audio processing initialization issues on amp and delay products
Version 1.10 (Nov 06, 2019)
- General: Qualified for use with macOS 10.15 Catalina
- General: Qualified for use with Windows 10 November 2019 Update
- General: Fixed plugin validation in Logic under macOS Catalina
- General: Fixed preset name restore in Logic when reopening a session
- General: Fixed opening authorization dialog triggering automation
- General: Improved instantiation times for plugins
- General: Improved license functionality and branding for subscription
- General: Removed 32-bit support on macOS and Windows
Version 1.9 (Jul 10, 2019)
- General: macOS 10.14.5 Update compatibility
- General: Windows 10 1903 Update compatibility
- General: Fixed activation issue in Windows hosts set to non-English language (e.g. Cakewalk)
- General: AU: Fixed issue with increased CPU and memory on reopening UI
- General: VST3: Fixed issue with adapting to host knob mode, and now prioritizing linear
- General: VST3: Fixed issue with VST3 preset permissions
- General: VST3: Improved synchronization between parameter states and some UI functions, e.g. toolbar reset
Version 1.8 (Nov 16, 2018)
- General: macOS Mojave compatibility
- General: Windows October 2018 update compatibility
- General: adding Windows High DPI support for VST2/3 plugins
- General: Fixed potential crashes in Cubase and other VST2 / VST3 DAWs
- General: Fixed potential CPU spikes and audio dropouts
- General: Fixed rendering in Pro Tools on the start of a session
- General: Fixed missing presets in Wavelab and other VST3 DAWs
- General: Improving keyboard control, fixing issues with catched keys preventing it from passing through to DAW
- General: Fixed parallel use of host sessions (e.g. with Live)
Version 1.7 (May 24, 2018)
- General: Microsoft Windows Redstone 4 compatibility
- General: Added computer keyboard control for plugin parameters
- General: Fixed Mouse scroll wheel not working in Windows 8
- General: Fixed an issue where plugins will not validate or load after a certain amount of plugins have been loaded (Windows)
- General: Fixed visual GUI freezes when adjusting DAW parameters, meters, analyzers (Mac)
- General: Fixed possible issue with Pick Pack licenses
- General: Small licenser stability fix
Version 1.6 (Oct 23, 2017)
- General: Mac OS High Sierra compatibility
- General: Fixed possible crash on online activation (Mac OS High Sierra)
- General: Fixed Logic Pro X not validating AU plugins (Mac OS High Sierra)
- General: Fixed CPU spikes and crashes with Cubase (Windows)
- General: Fixed bug that could lead to 'AAE -6 error' in ProTools (Windows)
- General: Fixed crash with FL Studio
- General: Fixed crash when cross-opening plugins in various hosts
- General: Fixed crash when using mixdown in Audition
- General: Fixed crash in Final Cut Pro
- General: Fixed delayed parameter handling and crackling issues in Cubase with VST3
- General: Fixed bug where plugin settings were not saved in Harrison Mixbus
- General: Fixed bug that led to AAE error -9317 in ProTools when instantiating plugin
- General: Fixed bug where plugins did not render properly when 'x ray' option is enabled in Sonar
- General: Modifications to factory presets were lost when reopening session
- General: Fixed mouse wheel behaviour with second monitor setup (Windows)
- Some plugins: Value labels do not appear every time when clicking on parameter in UI
- General: Faster instantiation time for plugins (Windows)
- General: Adding support for automation highlighting in Presonus StudioOne
Version 1.5.1 (Dec 20, 2016)
- General: Mac OS Sierra compatibility
- General: Fixed automation issues in AU and AAX
- General: Fixed license dialog use of special characters
- General: Improved AU preset support
- General: Performance improvements
Version 1.5 (Apr 1, 2016)
- General: Major UI codebase update
- General: Fixed possible crash when authorizing plugin
- General: Added gain reduction meter support for StudioOne 3
- General: Installers show version info in Windows 'Programs And Features'
Version 1.4.4 (Jan 18, 2016)
- General codebase update
- Removing RTAS format support
Version 1.4.3 (Jul 18, 2015)
- General codebase update
Version 1.4.2 (Jun 22, 2015)
- General codebase update
Version 1.4.1 (May 27, 2015)
- Fixed wrong installation path for 32-bit Win VST plugin version
Version 1.4 (Apr 14, 2015)
- Added AAX DSP format
- Fixed switch behavior
- Fixed clip indicator
- Fixed meter inaccuracies
Version 1.3 (Nov 18, 2013)
- Licenser update (V3): Fixes and new features
- Prevent wrong mouse wheel behavior in 32-bit hosts on 64-bit Windows (Windows bug) (87, 95, 156)
- Fixed keyboard events after text input in Pro Tools Windows (325)
- Fixed parameter value display in VST3 (330)
- Fixed toolbar triggering automation (335)
- Fixed window size issues (279, 327)
- Fixed possible preset issues in Pro Tools 11 (312)
Version 1.2.1 (Jun 28, 2013)
- fixed installer for 32-bit Windows
Version 1.2 (Jun 21, 2013)
- added support for Pro Tools 11
- licenser update: fixes and new features
- fixed automation with VST3 offline processing
Version 1.1.1 (Apr 15, 2013)
- fixed sporadic noise-bursts / pops / clicks when re-opening sessions and switching between banks and presets
- fixed muted busses when re-opening sessions
Version 1.1 (Apr 05, 2013)
- otimized performance
- fixed issues with possible high CPU load
- fixed Avid related issue in Pro Tools 10 that could lead to sporadic crashes
- fixed issue that could lead to values jumping in Ableton Live
Version 1.0.2 (Feb 25, 2013)
- fixed PT issues
- licenser: improved Pro Tools activation
Version 1.0.1 (Oct 31, 2012)
- fixed various potential crashes
- licenser: minor fixes
- licenser: fixed activation issue under Mac OS 10.5 / Pro Tools 8
- licenser: fixed potential crash in online activation under Mac OS
- licenser: fixed issues with USB stick activation
- licenser: fixed file handling with offline activation
- change company string to Plugin Alliance
Version 1.0.0 (Aug 20, 2012)
- Release version
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bx_stereomaker
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Do you want to enhance the stereo image and control the stereo width of your music? Take charge of the stereo depth and field for individual tracks in your mix, as well as group channels and the master stereo output.
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The most important aspect of stereo widener (stereo width) plugins, is that you should be able to both increase or decrease the stereo depth. As a general rule, the things you want to be in focus, and the sounds in the low-end that need the most energy, should be more focused in the centre of the stereo field. So the bass drum, snare drum, vocals and bass, should be more or less in mono….even if you can of course use doubling parts for stereo power on vocals etc.
The main things to consider for a stereo widener plugin are:
Vst Plugin Mono To Stereo Receiver
- Algorithm(s) for Stereo Width (sometimes you have options)
- Bass Bypass option (to make sure you don’t widen the lows)
- Frequency band split (to shape stereo in different ranges)
- Visual Display of Stereo Field
- Special Modulation FX for stereo effect