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3. What is M/S good for in Mastering?
3. What is M/S good for in Mastering?
Well, it may sound simple, but the bx_digital V2 has a built-in M/S
matrix that will separate any stereo signal into its mono sum and
the stereo difference signals. Thus you are able to separately
control these two signals which can be very useful when you work
on a stereo mix that has certain „problems“ - or if you simply want
to enhance certain elements in the mix.
Ever tried to cut high frequencies of a mix to reduce the „essing“
of the lead vocals and at the same time boost high frequencies of
your harmony instruments (guitars, keyboards, pianos, etc… most
likely recorded or mixed in stereo)?
With bx_digital V2 and its M/S modes you can do exactly that.
4. But what´s so new about V2 then?
First of all, all the great things about bx_digital are still in V2, we
have not sorted out anything. M/S modes, Solo S and Solo M etc.
are still on board.
Then we have added features from both, the TDM version of
bx_digital (7-bands, Auto Solo Mode, etc.), and from bx_hybrid as
well (Auto Listen Mode).
Add all new and improved audio filters (EQ bands) and you have a
GREAT stereo EQ.
EQ-ing in M/S will cause “non-linear” phases, but most
experienced mastering engineers use this technique if a mix
needs it, and if used with caution (a great advice on most things
that are fun…) M/S processing can be a very creative and
powerful weapon.
Since bx_digital V2 also has a “regular L/R mode”:
You don´t have to do all this all the time… but you can… :-)
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