Lifeline Width by Excite Audio stereo width plugin interface

Lifeline Width: Stereo Width Effect Plugin by Excite Audio Free Download

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Lifeline Width is a stereo width effect plugin by Excite Audio. It offers four width algorithms, multiband stereo control and a phase correlation meter for shaping the stereo field of a mix.

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01Overview

Lifeline Width is built for controlling how wide a sound feels in a mix. Its four stereo width algorithms let you widen or narrow audio using different methods, from duplicating the signal to adjusting the balance between mid and side content. Multiband processing for stereo and effect controls lets you target specific frequency ranges, and a phase correlation meter helps you check mono compatibility while you work. It runs in VST3, AU and AAX formats on Windows and macOS, with a standalone version included.

Best for

Widening synth leads
Vocal stereo processing
Mix bus width control
Bass mono management
Stereo checking before mono

Developer: Excite Audio
Category: Stereo Width
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Four stereo width algorithms: Haas, Mid / Side, Detune and Mono
Stereo control with advanced multiband processing
L/R balance and bass mono controls
Phase correlation meter for monitoring stereo image
Dry/wet mix, output gain and tone controls
Multiband processing for gain and effect stages
Input and output gain controls with global bypass
Resizeable interface and zero latency, with 50 presets included

03In depth

Stereo Width Algorithms and Multiband Control

Lifeline Width includes four stereo width algorithms: Haas, Mid / Side, Detune and Mono. Haas creates width by duplicating the audio signal. Mid / Side changes the balance between the mid and side signal. Detune adds pitch variation for a wide, chorusing effect. Mono reduces the width of the audio.

The stereo control includes advanced multiband processing, and multiband functionality also applies to gain and effect processing. This lets you treat low, mid and high ranges separately rather than widening the whole signal at once.

Key Controls and Metering

The plugin provides L/R balance and bass mono controls, along with dry/wet mix, output gain and tone controls. Input and output gain controls help you set levels through the chain, and a global bypass makes it easy to compare processed and unprocessed audio.

A phase correlation meter shows how the stereo image behaves, which is useful for spotting phase issues before a mix is folded to mono. The interface is resizeable, and the plugin is listed with zero latency.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Excite Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	Stereo Width
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Lifeline Width support?

Lifeline Width is available in VST3, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It is a 64-bit plugin.

Which operating systems can run Lifeline Width?

Lifeline Width runs on Windows and macOS. The listed macOS requirement is 10.15 or higher, with Intel and native Apple Silicon supported. On Windows, the listed requirement is Windows 7 or higher.

What do I need to use Lifeline Width?

Lifeline Width runs inside a compatible DAW or as a standalone application. Listed hosts include Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper and Reason, with more supported.