Awesome FREE Plugin for REAPER: Hosi Advanced M/S Decoder | In-Depth Mid/Side Processing

1. Independent Controls:

Mid Level: Adjusts the center channel volume (-120 to +24dB)

Side Level: Adjusts the side channel volume (-120 to +24dB)

Stereo Width: Adjusts the stereo width (0-200%)

2. Advanced Processing:

Phase Invert: Invert the phase of the Mid and Side channels separately

Bass Mono: Keeps low frequencies in the center for better mono compatibility

Bass Mono Freq: Adjusts the cutoff frequency (20-200Hz)

3. Utilities:

Bypass All: Turns off all processing

Mono Check: Checks the audio in mono mode

Output Gain: Adjusts the output volume

4. Visual Display:

Correlation Meter: Displays the stereo correlation

Level Meters: Displays real-time Mid and Side levels

Visual Correlation: A red bar displays the correlation from -1 to +1

🔧 How to Use:

Copy the Mid_Side_Decoder_Advanced.jsfx file into your REAPER JSFX folder.

Load the plugin onto a track that has an M/S signal.

Adjust the sliders as needed:

Start with Width = 100%.

Adjust the Mid/Side Level to find the right balance.

Enable Bass Mono if better mono compatibility is needed.

Monitor the Correlation meter to avoid phase issues.

📊 Understanding the Correlation Meter:

+1: Perfectly mono signal

0: Uncorrelated stereo signal

-1: Completely out-of-phase signal

This plugin is now much more powerful and suitable for both professional mixing and mastering!

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