Mongoose stereo width plugin interface by Boz Digital Labs

Mongoose: Mid-Side Stereo Width Plugin by Boz Digital Labs

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Mongoose is a mid-side stereo width plugin from Boz Digital Labs that sums all frequencies below an adjustable crossover to mono. The developer says this keeps the low end focused while the mix keeps its width.

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01Overview

Mongoose is an effects plugin in the stereo width category. It works in mid-side mode, so the low frequencies below a selectable crossover are summed to mono while the high frequencies stay in stereo. Boz Digital Labs says this lets you pan instruments freely without the low end collapsing or sounding unnatural on headphones and speakers. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

Best for

Mix bus width control
Tightening bass and kick
Panning without low-end loss
Improving mono compatibility
Stereo imaging for mixes

Developer: Boz Digital Labs
Category: Stereo Width
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Mid-side processing that sums low frequencies to mono
Adjustable crossover frequency for the mono sum
Very low CPU impact
High-frequency widening to create contrast
Controls width and depth of the mix
No phase issues when summing to mono
Aims to improve mix translation across playback systems

03In depth

Mono Bass Summing for a Focused Low End

Mongoose sums everything below a selectable crossover to mono. The developer describes this as the way to keep bass and kick centered and punchy while the upper mix stays wide.

Because the low end is mono, panning an instrument hard left or right no longer pushes its bass into one ear. Boz Digital Labs says this makes mixes translate more consistently between headphones and loudspeakers.

The plugin also includes high-frequency widening, which you can use to create contrast between the centered low end and the spacious top end.

Stereo Width Control for Mix Translation

Mongoose is built for mixing workflows where width has to hold up across playback systems. Its adjustable crossover lets you decide where the mono sum begins, so you can tune the balance to the material.

The developer states that the plugin adds no phase issues when the signal is summed to mono, which matters when checking a mix in mono playback.

The developer also notes very low CPU impact, which makes it practical to use on several channels or buses in a session.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Boz Digital Labs
Type	Plugin
Category	Stereo Width
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Mongoose?

Mongoose is a mid-side stereo width plugin from Boz Digital Labs. It sums frequencies below an adjustable crossover to mono and can widen the highs.

What formats and operating systems does Mongoose support?

Mongoose is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows 7 or later and macOS 10.11 El Capitan or later, and requires a 64-bit system.