4.5.5. Mid/Side mode
Mid/Side 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 is the edges of that same image. When we make adjustments in the Mid channel,
this is perceived in the centered image of the stereo spectrum (we can 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 we 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 be perceived as a more
spacious (wider) stereo sound.
For M/S purposes, the controls on the left side will affect the Mid channel, while the controls
on the right side will affect the Side channel. Also, when in M/S mode the Glowing Output
Level lamps represent the output level of the Mid for the first one (Left), and the output level
of the Side for the second one (Right).
While we're at it, there is a simple test that you can run to check the difference between
stereo, Dual Mono and mid/side processing. Here are the steps to do it:
• Load your favorite DAW;
• Create a new project, and create a stereo audio track;
• Load a stereo clip in that track. A full mix or a sub-mix would be better for the
test we want to do;
• Load an instance of V76-Pre as an insert in that track. Open the V76-Pre window;
• Check that you have the Default preset loaded. You should have the plug-in set
for Stereo, with the Stereo Link button pointing to Stereo, Input Gain at +3dB, all
filters in Flat position, all the EQ section settings at their default values (which
means that, with these settings, the influence of V76-Pre in your track should be
almost neutral), and the Output Trim at 0dB;
• Start the DAW. The stereo clip should sound as you recorded it. You may check
by clicking the Bypass button in the lower toolbar and compare;
• You may try some processing, just to check if the V76-Pre is working. For
example, you may raise the Input Gain to add some saturation (you will not
perceive any change in the overall volume, due to a feature called Autogain
Compensation), and boost the High Tone by turning its knob to +6dB (this will give
a little more "air" to the mix, by reinforcing the high frequencies);
• You may also turn the High Pass Filter to the 80Hz setting. This will cut the bottom
lows;
• Now press Bypass again. You will already be able to notice some differences in
the mix. You probably also noticed that each time you made a change in one
channel it was reflected in the other. This is because we are working in Stereo
mode (the Stereo Mode switch is on the L/R position, and the Stereo Link button
is On);
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