Sidewidener II

Name: Sidewidener II
Price: 19.99 USD
Author: Joey Sturgis Tones

by Joey Sturgis Tones · Imaging · Stereo widener

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Mono-compatible stereo widener for guitars, synths and buses.

Best for: Guitars, Keys & Synths, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: wide, electric guitar, mono-compatible, synths, bus processing, metering, mix bus, beginner-friendly, enhancement, full mix, minimal controls, mixing, simple, single knob.

What it does

Sidewidener II is a stereo widener that keeps the result mono-compatible. It can turn mono tracks into stereo and widen existing stereo tracks.

Modes: Classic Subtle, Classic Balanced, Classic Extreme, High-End Enhancer and Midrange Pusher.
Width: a single width control.
Metering: Polar Sample, Polar Level and Lissajous displays, plus correlation and stereo balance meters.

Source: Joey Sturgis Tones product page

When to use it

Useful on guitars, synths, backing groups or the master bus when you want width without phase problems, with meters to check the result. A simple option when you don't need band-by-band imaging control.

Where to buy

Joey Sturgis Tones: $19.99

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