Spend $120, get 3 Free plugins. After checkout choose your free plugin/s here. For mixing, mastering, and more, the L2’s legendary combination of look-ahead brickwall peak limiting, level maximization, and ultra high resolution give you the power and extra gain you need with crystal-clear results every single time. Available in VST format for Windows 32 or 64bits; Download: easyLimiter. W1 Limiter is a clone of the well-known Waves L1 plugin with identical output, as well as an approximation of Waves L2. To achieve this result the developer modified the existent 4Front YLimiter by simplifying the release curve, increasing the release time 3. The main things to consider for a stereo widener plugin are: Algorithm (s) for Stereo Width (sometimes you have options) Bass Bypass option (to make sure you don’t widen the lows) Frequency band split (to shape stereo in different ranges) Visual Display of Stereo Field. Special Modulation FX for stereo effect. VladG Sound’s Limiter №6 is a free option to another plugin on this list: TDR’s Limiter 6 GE. VladG’s Limiter Nº6 is a transparent plugin with a great application for mastering. It eliminates the need for more plugins in the signal chain, although it doesn’t offer as many possibilities as TDR’s.
These are the best free stereo widening VST plugins. The VST widener plugins in this will give you a wider mix.
In this top 5, you'll find a stereo enhancer, panning plugin, tremolo, a chorus/delay, and (in my opinion) the best free stereo imaging plugin.
These are all quite unique and can solve different problems in your mix or achieve different goals you may be after.
Chart of the Best Free Stereo Widening Plugins
Here are the five best free stereo widening plugins that are found below the video.
| Plugin Name | Available Plugin Formats | Supported OS |
| Ozone Imager | 64-bit VST, AU, & AAX | Windows & Mac |
| Pancake2 | 32 & 64-bit VST & AU | Windows & Mac |
| Vocal Doubler | 64-bit VST, AU, & AAX | Windows & Mac |
| Wider | 32 & 64-bit VST, AU, & AAX | Windows & Mac |
| Tremolo | 32 & 64-bit VST & AU | Windows & Mac |
Check out this video for demos of how each one affects different samples.
1. Ozone Imager by iZotope
First up is a plugin from iZotope called Ozone Imager.
This stereo imaging plugin does more than just show you the width of your track, it also lets you shape it.
With options to control the width and a Stereoize parameter, you can bring something all the way down to mono and also make it wider than it was before.
Bottom line, this is great for understanding and controlling your mix.
2. PanCake2 by Cableguys
Next is a stereo panning tool called PanCake which is made by Cableguys.
Instead of using the default panning controls that come with your DAW, this effect plugin lets you modulate the pan with an LFO and even lets you create your own modulation curves.
Basically, it makes it really easy to automate your panning.
3. Vocal Doubler by iZotope
Alright, the third plugin is another one by iZotope called Vocal Doubler.
This is a great way to Thicken a sound and to get the most out of the full stereo width.
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I'm pretty sure it's a subtle delay or chorus effect mixed with a stereo enhancer.
iZotope does recommend using this on dry vocals, which is just vocals that don't have any effects applied to them already.
For this plugin at least, it can cause pops and clicks in the sound.
So, you would just need to make sure this is on the top of your effect rack - unless you have an EQ, it shouldn't matter for filter effects.
And yeah, just cause it's called vocal doubler, doesn't mean it can only be used on vocals.
4. Wider by Polyverse & Infected Mushroom
For the next plugin, Polyverse and Infected Mushroom teamed up and made a really cool stereo widener that always remains in-phase with itself.
This means it can even work with mono sounds, although it isn't as effective as using it on stereo sounds.
Wider is simple to use plugin and all you need to do is either drag up or down on the percentage or side to side on the meter.
5. Tremolo by PechenegFX
Closed captioning software. Last is a plugin that will rapidly pan your sound back and forth from the left and right channels.
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Tremolo by PechenegFX is, of course, a tremolo effect and is good for adding some width to a sound.
You'll have to switch the mode over to pan and may need to turn the output volume up to around 1.25 to get it back to normal levels.
Now it is more like a ping-pong effect from a delay plugin but it can help make some things in your mix wider by stimulating each ear differently.
Just be cautious when using it, if you use it on too many elements and make it very pronounced or obvious, it can leave you a bit disoriented.
I hope these VST plugins help you make music or sound effects that take up a lot more of the stereo width. As always, thanks for reading!
This is a series of 3 videos on the all new limiter from Fabfilter called Pro L2. Learn about the highlights, each and every new feature and get a hands-on in a mastering session!
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Fabfilter are know the world over for their supreme audio processing algorithms. the have cemented themselves at the top when it comes to professional level mixing and mastering. Pro L2 continues in that vein.
Video 1 – Intro to Pro L2 & Update Highlights
Video 2 – All New Features Explored & Explained
Video 3 – Mastering Tutorial with Pro L2
Release Notes
Your music has so much to gain.
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A true peak limiter is an essential tool for every mastering or mixing engineer. Are you looking for a professional, feature-packed limiter that is loud and transparent at the same time, equipped with extensive loudness metering? Then FabFilter Pro-L 2 is your weapon of choice!
Top-class metering
FabFilter Pro-L 2 features precise true peak level meters and extensive loudness metering with support for the EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4 and ATSC A/85 standards. Combined with its unique real-time level display, you have all the information you need to achieve the best possible results.
Professional feature set
With highly advanced algorithms, linear-phase oversampling, professional dithering and noise shaping and surround support (up to Dolby Atmos 7.1.2) and intelligent channel linking, FabFilter Pro-L 2 is the complete solution for every mixing and mastering job.
FabFilter goodies
Of course, you also get all the usual FabFilter goodies: perfectly tuned knobs, MIDI Learn, Smart Parameter Interpolation for smooth parameter transitions, an excellent help file with interactive help hints, SSE optimization, GPU-powered graphics acceleration and much more.
Key Features
- Great transparent sound combined with maximum loudness
- IMPROVED – Eight different limiting algorithms, all with their own character and purpose
- NEW – True-peak limiting
- IMPROVED – Unique real-time level display with peak gain reduction labels and new innovative display modes
- IMPROVED – Up to 32x linear-phase oversampling
- IMPROVED – Highly accurate output and gain reduction metering including true peak metering
- NEW – Extensive loudness metering with support for the EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4 and ATSC A/85 standards
- NEW – Surround support including Dolby Atmos 7.0.2 and 7.1.2 formats with flexible surround channel linking
- NEW – Optional DC offset filter
- NEW – External side chain triggering for stem mastering
- NEW – Unity Gain option to easily listen to the effect of the current limiting at unity gain level
- NEW – Audition Limiting option to listen to the difference between the input and output signal
- Adjustable meter scale, including K-System support
- Low CPU usage
- Separate channel linking for both the transient and release stages
- Advanced dithering with three different noise shaping algorithms
- GPU-powered graphics acceleration
- Double-click text entry of parameter values
- Adapts to stereo, mono and surround audio formats
- Adjustable look-ahead, attack and release settings
- Optional Compact interface layout
- Supports common Pro Tools hardware control surfaces
- MIDI Learn
- Undo/redo and A/B comparison
- Smart Parameter Interpolation
- Extensive help file with interactive help hints
- Available in VST, VST3, Audio Units, AAX Native and AudioSuite formats (all both 64-bit and 32-bit), as well as RTAS (32-bit only)
System Requirements
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Windows
- 64-bit: Windows 10, 8, 7 or Vista
- 32-bit: Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP
- VST 2/3 host or Pro Tools
Mac OS X
- OS X 10.6 or higher
- AU or VST 2/3 host or Pro Tools
- Intel processor
Plug-in formats
All FabFilter plug-ins are available in VST, VST3, Audio Units, AAX Native and AudioSuite formats (all both 64-bit and 32-bit), as well as RTAS (32-bit only).