71: Back to Basics: Stereo Width

14/06/2021 33 min
71: Back to Basics: Stereo Width

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We often want that big, wide stereo sound. It's immersive. It's massive. It's what we hear in our head when we think about what our song should sound like. But what in the world is stereo width and how do you control it? What if you only have a mono source to work with? Can you still get that source to sound wide? Of course you can! You're an audio wizard, aren't you?!On this episode you will learn:What stereo is and why it actually has something to do with phase as well as volumeHow your brain perceives sound spatially both in the real world and in headphonesWhy a mono source sounds like it's coming from a single placeHow to use delays, reverbs and modulation effects to get stereo widthThe pitfalls of using stereo tricks and how to minimize their effectsWhat the Haas effect is and how to live with itThe undisputed best way to achieve stereo width in a recordingOther tricks for getting an even wider soundSome free plugins that will help you on your journeyWhere to Find the GuysFree DIY Recording eBook: https://www.howtorecordyourband.comVadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - https://www.calmfrogrecording.comBenjamin's Studio Site - https://www.dreamloudstudio.comLeave a rating. Be a friend - http://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702