Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2?

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2013/06/03 01:59:24 (permalink)

Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2?

To replace my Waves S1 and 64bit precision as possible
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    mike_321
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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 05:30:00 (permalink)
    I would always and heartily recommend the unbeatable iZotope Ozone 5! Stereo imaging + many more mixing/mastering tools included.
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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 05:39:01 (permalink)
    hey parco,

    Are you not satisfied with the Waves S1 ?
    Personally, I have the Sonalksis Stereo tool (which looks like the S1) and when I demoed it, I was very impressed ! It's considered as the best stereo tool plug and it's true theat Sonalksis is well famous for the undeniable quality of their plug-ins ! By the way, I 've compared with the freeware Flux stereo (whose name is also very famous in the audio plug-in world) and it appeared to me that Sonalksis was superior.

    But as the mixing tasks proceed, projects after projects, I realize that the Sonalksis couldn't be put directly on the Master bus with this magical effect confering instant and gratifying wideness to the entire mix. (although with subtle settings, the Sonalksis do bring something in comparison with similar other plugs). I mostly use it on bus for widening a reverb, background vocals, violins and synth pads... But I imagine you can get similar results with the S1 ?
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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 06:32:47 (permalink)
    Hi all,which Sonar version?In producer there is an awesome Cake plug named Channel Tools.Work for mid side too.It's incredible weapon to sit the track in the mix.Best

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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 07:14:50 (permalink)
    Channel Tools is good too but nowhere near as comprehensive as iZotope Ozone 5's stereo imaging tool!
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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 07:20:09 (permalink)
    Of course, it's free.But for tracking and mixing you don't need a type of stuff like Ozone 5.Channel tools and Analist are very good tools in Sonar.Mastering is another story.Best

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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 08:52:29 (permalink)
    Ozone is ok for widening pre-existing stereo content. By far the most comprehensive i've used is http://www.nugenaudio.com/stereopack_RTAS_VST_AU.php
    One of the few that can actually deal with mono to stereo well.


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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 09:06:34 (permalink)
    Channel Tools is good too but nowhere near as comprehensive as iZotope Ozone 5's stereo imaging tool!

    Apples 'n oranges. Actually, Channel Tools offers quite a bit more functionality than either Waves S1 or Ozone's stereo tool. 


    What distinguishes Ozone's is the ability to define multiple bands and apply different amounts of M/S balancing and delays to each band. I don't know of any alternative plugin that lets you do that.



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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 12:59:51 (permalink)
    Here are a couple you can checkout;

    Sheppi: (Free)
    Inspired by Bob Katz KStereo Ambience Enhance
    http://dallashodgson.info/articles/OpenAmbienceProject/

    Stereooerests: ($29)
    Splits the high and low freqs via an adjustable crossover and alsoe allows you to adjust the width plus  boost and cut. Works great on stereo and Mid/Side stuff. Personal it really shines for me as a creative mixing tool busses and individual tracks. 
    http://www.ddmf.eu/product.php?id=5

    There is another one more expensive but I can recall the name of it. Will post it once it comes back to me.




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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 13:28:45 (permalink)
    You probably should check out the IK Quad Image as well. It's multi-band stereo enhancement with M/S capabilities. I own (and like) both it and Ozone and they are both very similar, but you can get the Quad Image as a stand-alone for a fairly reasonable price.

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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 13:46:25 (permalink)
    quad image and IK credits are on sale right now. picked it up yesterday for 42 bucks (usually 80 i think)

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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 14:14:46 (permalink)
    quad image
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    You probably should check out the IK Quad Image as well. It's multi-band stereo enhancement with M/S capabilities. I own (and like) both it and Ozone and they are both very similar, but you can get the Quad Image as a stand-alone for a fairly reasonable price.

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    Good stuff here. I somehow missed the release of this product altogether. 
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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 14:32:44 (permalink)
    I find myself using Brainworx Stereo Maker , Its has great phase adjustments and sounds more musical

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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 15:31:15 (permalink)
    +1 for the NuGen stereo pack. Top tier stuff. Delivers highly comprehensive levels of control of everything related to the stereo field. Could not live without it.
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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 16:16:57 (permalink)
    Ozone and IK's T-Racks "Quad Image".

    Both do a GREAT job.

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    Re:Any good stereo imagers recommended for Sonar x2? 2013/06/03 20:30:16 (permalink)
    bitflipper



    Channel Tools is good too but nowhere near as comprehensive as iZotope Ozone 5's stereo imaging tool!

    Apples 'n oranges. Actually, Channel Tools offers quite a bit more functionality than either Waves S1 or Ozone's stereo tool. 


    What distinguishes Ozone's is the ability to define multiple bands and apply different amounts of M/S balancing and delays to each band. I don't know of any alternative plugin that lets you do that.


    IK's Quad Image does this as well.

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