Stereoizer Upgrade from Stereoizer Elements stereo width plugin interface by NUGEN Audio

Stereoizer Upgrade from Stereoizer Elements: Stereo Width Plugin by NUGEN Audio Free Download

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Stereoizer Upgrade from Stereoizer Elements is a stereo width plugin from NUGEN Audio that upgrades the Elements version of Stereoizer to the full product. It expands, reduces and introduces stereo width in mono or stereo audio.

VST3AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

Stereoizer Upgrade from Stereoizer Elements is for users who already own Stereoizer Elements and want the full version. It works on mono and stereo material at any stage of production. Its stated focus is natural widening: NUGEN Audio says it adds width and depth without artificial reverberation, chorusing or delay, and that it leaves the character of the source intact. The plugin is a 64-bit tool available in VST3, AU and AAX formats.

Best for

  • Mono to stereo widening
  • FX return depth
  • Stereo image mastering
  • Centre space control
  • Restoration and re-balancing
  • Sound design width
Developer
NUGEN Audio
Category
Stereo Width
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Upgrade from Stereoizer Elements to the full Stereoizer version
  • Mono to stereo enrichment and stereo to wider stereo extension
  • Bandlimited precision for frequency-specific width control
  • Independent psychoacoustic IID and ITD processing
  • Dynamic visual feedback on the stereo image
  • Direct control over all parameters
  • Mono compatibility with no doubling or phase cancellation
  • Available in VST3, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS
03In depth

Stereo Width Control and Monocompatibility

NUGEN Audio describes Stereoizer as a stereo image tool that covers everything from gentle width adjustments to wide, dynamic ambiences. The developer says it is built to stay mono compatible, with no unwanted artefacts, doubling effects or phase cancellation.

Controls are direct, and the interface includes dynamic visual feedback so you can see how the stereo image changes. The developer also notes independent psychoacoustic IID and ITD processes, which act on level and timing differences between the channels.

Common Uses in Mixing and Mastering

In mixing, the plugin is aimed at expanding narrow stereo sources, adding width to mono recordings, and widening FX returns. It can also help settle centre-focused elements and open up cluttered frequencies.

For mastering and restoration, NUGEN Audio lists neutral stereo expansion and contraction, frequency-specific enhancement and re-introducing natural ambience as typical tasks.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperNUGEN Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryStereo Width
FormatsVST3, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is the difference between Stereoizer Upgrade and the full Stereoizer?

This product is an upgrade to the full version of Stereoizer from Stereoizer Elements. It is meant for users who already own Stereoizer Elements.

Which formats and operating systems does Stereoizer Upgrade support?

It is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows (Vista and above) and macOS (10.7 and above), in 64-bit only, with 512 MB RAM required.

Does Stereoizer Upgrade add reverb or delay?

No. NUGEN Audio states that Stereoizer adds width without artificial reverberation, chorusing or delay.

07Developer

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