4.2.3.4. Mid/Side mode switch
Mid/Side (M/S) is an alternate mode to regular Stereo. This mode is a highly effective way of
making adjustments to the spacialization of a mix or master. In Mid/Side, the Mid channel is
the center of a stereo image, while the Side channel covers the edges of that same image.
When you make adjustments in the Mid channel, this is perceived in the centered image of
the stereo spectrum (think of it as the mono compatible image). For example, a boost in the
Mid channel will make the sound more “mono” (both channels will sound more equal).
On the other hand, when you make adjustments in the side channel, this will have an impact
on the width of the stereo image, and a boost in this channel will result in a more spacious
(wider) stereo sound.
In M/S mode, the controls corresponding to the Left will affect the Mid channel, while the
controls corresponding to the Right will affect the Side channel.
The Link, Stereo/Dual Mono and M/S switches are only present in the stereo version of the plug-in,
as they need two audio channels to work. Therefore, these switches do not appear in the mono version.
4.2.3.5. VU meters
These are a close emulation (up to the ballistics) of the original hardware unit's own VU
meters. They show the Gain reduction reached by the unit.
Alternatively, you can have modern digital VU meters where you will have a display of the
history of the volume input and output, and a Gain Reduction indicator on the right. You
access this modern display by clicking the vintage VU meters. Clicking again will change
the meters back to vintage.
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