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Mid / Side Mode
Mid / Side processing is a concept developed in 1934 by Alan Bluemlein. By
using a patented microphone technique, the concept was developed to recreate
how the human ear hears(perceives) the stereo image.
This Mid / Side technique is now widely used as an effective way to improve
stereo space in your recordings.
By changing the EQ of the 'Mid' section, you can boost for instance some
frequencies to make it more centred/mono. By changing the EQ of the 'Side'
section, you can boost for instance some frequencies to make it more stereo
wide. Of course, you also may cut certain frequency ranges in the 'Mid' or 'Side'
section, to improve your track. It simply depends on the track as to what is best.
RP-EQ divides in 'Mid / Side' mode into two Band groups. Band 1-4 uses the
'Mid' section of the audio and Band 5-8 uses the 'Side' section of the audio.
By EQ-ing both sections in different ways, the stereo feel can be improved in
your audio tracks/masters.
EQ (graphic) Screen
Clicking on the EQ Screen allows you to graphically alter the bands values using your
mouse.
Left clicking & moving left / right changes the frequency of the band.
Left clicking & moving up / down will change the gain of the band.
Left clicking & moving up / down while pressing Alt changes the band-width of the selected
band.
