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A common technique to widen a stereo mix’s image is encoding audio into mid and side components, and then subtly raising the level of the sides. But we can take that concept even further, and add excitement to the wider image.
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The secret is using StudioRack and inserting the Aphex Vintage Exciter plugin to process only the sides. This adds the Exciter’s legendary clarity and transparency in a more subtle, controllable way than processing the entire master. The result is a bright, sparkling sound, without any of the harshness that was sometimes a drawback of the original hardware.
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Here is how we'll set this up:
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Create a Parallel Split in StudioRack. |
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Set one split’s input field to Mid instead of Stereo, and the other Split’s input field to Sides. |
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Insert the Aphex Vintage Exciter in the Sides path. |
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For the Aphex Vintage Exciter, choose Mix 1 as the mode. |
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Turn up the AX Mix control for the desired amount of excitement. The “sweet spot” is typically between 4 and 7. |
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Set one split’s input field to Mid instead of Stereo, and the other Split’s input field to Sides. |
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Want a fast track for getting this set up in your mix, complete with easy macro controls? Here is the preset.
Simply drag & drop or copy/paste it into the StudioVerse section of your StudioRack plugin.
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