New MCenter Plugin Unlocks Full Stereo Signal Potential

MeldaProduction, a music production and audio processing software company from the Czech Republic, announced a plugin called MCenter, which is able to find true mid-side balance or do a full stage manipulation of the stereo signal while detecting the elusive ‘phantom center’ by employing a complex spectral algorithm. This powerful plugin enables effective control over stereo qualities, going beyond traditional mid-side processing by offering advanced frequency analysis.

Birgit Bartel-Kurz (Senior Engineer at Fraunhofer IIS) details the ongoing research at the Fraunhofer IIS institute on more immersive audio solutions for automotive applications. The article explores how to apply new audio processing algorithms in actual playback systems for cars, and how the Sonamic Panorama signal processing technology from Fraunhofer creates an immersive in-car sound experience from a simple stereo source. This article was originally published in audioXpress, June 2020.

NUGEN Audio, developers of audio software tools for Mastering and Broadcast markets have teamed up with their distribution partner, DontCrack to launch an exclusive offer for Stereo Pack Elements. Stereo Pack Elements is a bundle of three products, Stereoplacer Elements, Monofilter Elements, and Stereoizer Elements that are derived from the highly respected Stereoplacer, Monofilter, and Stereoizer plug-ins. Stereo Pack Elements satisfies a demand from the audio community for the same high quality products with a simplified interface, toolset and lower price point.