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CenterOne 3 Upgrade from CenterOne 2 stereo center plugin interface by Leapwing Audio
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CenterOne 3 Upgrade from CenterOne 2: Stereo Center Control Plugin

CenterOne 3 Upgrade from CenterOne 2 is an upgrade plugin from Leapwing Audio that gives existing CenterOne 2 owners precise control over the phantom center of a stereo signal, plus new EQ, multiband and sidechain tools.

VST3VST2AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
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01Overview

This upgrade is for owners of CenterOne 2 and extends the earlier version with new EQ, multiband and sidechain capabilities. The core idea is isolating the phantom center of a stereo source so its level can be changed while unique left and right information stays untouched. Leapwing describes the processing as an alternative to conventional Mid-Side methods. Users can also control where and when this processing happens.

Best for

  • Vocal stereo placement
  • Dense mix space
  • Low-frequency width control
  • Full master stereo reshaping
Category
Stereo Width
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02Key features

What you get

  • Left-Center-Right extraction for phantom-center and side information
  • Center extraction-width control for isolating the phantom center
  • Independent gain and mute for L, C and R in each frequency band
  • Two parametric EQ bands assignable to LR or Center zone
  • Internal and external sidechain with selectable frequency targets
  • Threshold, ratio, attack, release and range dynamic controls
  • A/B comparison, copy, undo and redo with level matching
  • Stereo main output with extracted L, C and R auxiliary outputs
03In depth

Center Extraction and Stereo Width Control

The plugin extracts left, center and right information from a stereo signal. A center extraction-width control defines how tightly the phantom center is isolated, which determines how much of the mix counts as center material.

Independent gain and mute controls for L, C and R are available within each frequency band. This allows a vocal to be brought forward, space to be cleared in a dense mix, or the low-end width of a source to be reshaped without changing the rest of the image.

Multiband, EQ and Sidechain Processing

Two parametric EQ bands can each be assigned to the LR or Center processing zone. Threshold, ratio, attack, release and range controls provide focused dynamic processing for each zone.

Internal and external sidechain sources can be selected, with selectable frequency and spatial targets. Preset management, full parameter automation and A/B comparison with copy, undo and redo support quick, level-matched decisions.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperLeapwing Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryStereo Width
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

Who is CenterOne 3 Upgrade from CenterOne 2 for?

It is an upgrade for owners of CenterOne 2 only. Users who do not own CenterOne 2 need the full version instead.

What formats and operating systems does it support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit only.

Which systems are required?

On Mac, macOS 10.10 and later is required (64-bit only), with VST2, VST3, AU and AAX (Native) support. On Windows, Windows 8 and Windows 10 are supported (64-bit only), with VST2, VST3 and AAX (Native) support.

Does it work with sidechain?

Yes. It offers internal and external sidechain sources with selectable frequency and spatial targets.

07Developer

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