Hello, production enthusiasts! Want to control the stereo width of your tracks with surgical precision? Meet ATKSideChainExpander by Matthieu Brucher – a free and extremely flexible stereo expander with powerful sidechain functionality.
ATKSideChainExpander: Control Your Stereodynamics
This plugin is designed for dynamic expansion of the stereo signal. It allows you to make quieter parts of your audio even quieter or, conversely, expand the stereo base, creating a sense of more space. Its main difference is the ability to control this expansion using an external signal via sidechain. This opens the door to a multitude of creative effects – from dynamic expansion of certain elements of the mix to creating unique rhythmic textures where spatial characteristics change depending on other instruments.
Main Features and Flexibility
- Processing Modes: Work in both standard Left/Right mode and Middle/Side mode, allowing you to separately manipulate the mono and stereo components of your signal for maximum control over space.
- Linked Mode: An option for simultaneous adjustment of parameters for both channels, which speeds up the workflow.
- Parallel Processing: The built-in Dry/Wet mix allows you to easily mix the processed signal with the original, implementing the effective technique of parallel expansion for a more natural sound.
- Flexible Sidechain: The control signal for the sidechain can be set up in both L/R and M/S configurations, giving you precise control over which aspects of the sidechain signal affect the expansion.
Why Try It?
ATKSideChainExpander is a valuable tool for any producer or sound engineer who wants more control over the stereo image of their tracks. It is ideal for:
- Dynamic expansion of instruments (guitars, synthesizers, piano).
- Creating a “breathing” space effect that reacts to rhythm.
- Precise work with Mid/Side balance.
- Experiments with sound design.
The plugin is available in VST and AU formats for Windows and macOS, making it compatible with most modern DAWs.
Discover new dimensions of stereo space with ATKSideChainExpander. Download it today and take your mixes to the next level!
