How to make wider mixes

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Re: How to make wider mixes

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HCMarkus wrote:Does anyone care about mono compatibility any more? Phase tricks can cause real problems in mono.
That's one reason I don't mind the Sindo as I can crank the thing while summed to mono with no problems. I usually just tip it to 1.24 for a little widening.
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Re: How to make wider mixes

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HCMarkus wrote:Does anyone care about mono compatibility any more? Phase tricks can cause real problems in mono.
Thanks to MOTU for the Folddown feature in DP. I couldn't live without it (well, there's always the Trim plug-in which is handy for individual stereo tracks).
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Re: How to make wider mixes

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I have to care about Mono as I do a lot of modern square dance tracks.

These callers generally perform in small rooms and carry a very simple sound system with just one speaker.

Therefore...mono or at least summed to mono.

I have to admit (along with the not mentioned musical challenges that goes with this genre) that mono is not "fun".


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Re: How to make wider mixes

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buzzsmith wrote:mono is not "fun".
But the phantom center is so solid! :wink:
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Re: How to make wider mixes

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HCMarkus wrote:
buzzsmith wrote:mono is not "fun".
But the phantom center is so solid! :wink:

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Re: How to make wider mixes

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The Crysonic plug mentioned earlier + a bunch of other plugs are on sale at their site for just $24
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