Panogram: Dive into the World of Stereo
The stereo field is a space where the magic of sound takes on volume and depth. Understanding how sound energy is distributed between the left and right channels is key to creating a professional, wide, and balanced mix. But how do you visualize this elusive space? How do you understand where the energy of specific frequencies lies in the stereo field? And how, ultimately, do you effectively manage the width of the sound?
Introducing Panogram by Blue Lab Audio – an innovative plugin that combines powerful stereo field visualization with functions to expand it. This isn’t just an analyzer, it’s a window into your stereo signal, allowing you to see what you could only hear before.
What is Panogram and How Does it Work?
At the core of Panogram lies the concept of panogram visualization. The plugin analyzes your audio signal and displays the distribution of sound energy in a two-dimensional space, where the X-axis represents the stereo position (from far left to far right), and the Y-axis can display frequency or amplitude, depending on the visualization mode.
With this unique visualization, you get a clear picture of:
- The stereo width of your sound: Is your signal mono, narrow, or excessively wide? Panogram will show it at a glance.
- The position of individual frequencies in stereo: Is the bass centered? Are the hi-hats spread out to the sides? Panogram allows you to see how different frequency ranges are distributed in the stereo field. This is critical for avoiding conflicts and creating a clean mix.
- Problem detection: Easily identify phase issues, signals that fall outside of the stereo field, or unwanted accumulation of energy in certain areas of the field.
More Than Just Visualization
Panogram isn’t limited to just analysis. It also offers functions for manipulating the stereo field, including:
- Stereo expansion: Controlledly expand the stereo image of your signal, adding volume and space where needed.
- Focus on the center or sides: You may need to reinforce the central part of the mix (e.g., vocals or a solo instrument) or, conversely, bring out the side elements (e.g., cymbals or reverb tails). Panogram provides the tools for precise adjustment.
Who is Panogram For?
This plugin will be extremely useful for:
- Sound engineers: For analyzing and improving the stereo images of mixes.
- Musicians: For experimenting with stereo effects and understanding how their instruments sound in space.
- Electronic music producers: For creating wide, voluminous soundscapes.
Panogram by Blue Lab Audio is a powerful tool that not only shows you the stereo field but also gives you the ability to shape it. Forget guesswork – see your sound in stereo and take your mixes to a new level of space and clarity.
Try Panogram today and discover a new dimension of working with stereo!
