Its primary function is simple: it allows you to control the width of your audio. It lets you make sounds narrower (sitting them in the center) or wider (pushing them to the sides). However, what sets it apart from simple "pan" knobs is the technology under the hood, specifically designed to maintain mono compatibility.
| Plugin | Key Difference | |--------|----------------| | | Multiband width + correlation meter | | Polyverse Wider | Ultra-wide but mono-compatible (uses phase tricks) | | Voxengo MSED | Basic mid-side gain, no vector display | | A1StereoControl | Good but older UI, no Stereoize mode | izotope imager 2
You can solo each band and adjust its width from -200% (phase-inverted narrow) to +200% (ultra-wide). This is invaluable for EDM drops, cinematic strings, or cleaning up a muddy mix. Its primary function is simple: it allows you