Expanding the stereo base: Voxengo Stereo Touch
In the modern world of music production, a high-quality stereo picture plays an extremely important role. It adds depth, space and volume to the mix, allowing the listener to fully immerse himself in the audio space. Musicians and sound engineers often face the challenge of making a monaural track sound wider and more spacious without the need to re-record it.
This is where the Stereo Touch plugin from the well-known Voxengo company comes in. This tool is an elegant and effective solution for converting a monaural signal into an impressive stereo signal using the classic mi1/side coding technique.
Features and applications
Voxengo Stereo Touch performs best when processing monaural sounds that do not have excessively sharp transients. It is ideal for:
- Acoustic and electric guitars (including overdriven).
- Synth pads and atmospheric sounds.
- Vocal parts.
Thanks to this plugin, you can easily get spatial and sometimes even a sense of “surround” sound, which previously required a laborious double recording technique (double tracking). The plugin accepts a mono input signal and generates a stereo output. It is important to note that when working with a multi-channel input signal, each channel is processed independently, as a separate mono channel, and then all the resulting stereo streams are mixed into a single stereo output.
Key features
Stereo Touch is equipped with a number of features that make it a convenient and flexible tool in your arsenal:
- Two delay lines: Allows you to fine-tune the stereo expansion effect.
- Built-in filters: The low-pass and high-pass filters allow you to shape the processed sound without unwanted clouding or harshness.
- Zero processing delay: The plugin works without noticeable delay, which is critical for comfortable real-time work during recording or mixing.
- Supports all sample rates: Ensures compatibility with any project and audio interface.
- Preset Manager: Allows you to save and quickly load your own settings or use ready-made presets.
- Undo/Redo History: Provides convenience and flexibility when experimenting with settings.
- A/B comparison: Allows you to instantly compare different processing options to choose the best one.
- Contextual hints: Help you master the plugin’s functionality faster.
Voxengo Stereo Touch is a powerful and easy-to-use tool that can significantly improve the spatiality of your monophonic tracks by adding width and depth to them. It is a great addition to any studio, offering professional sound quality and convenient features for creative mixing.
