This tutorial shows how to use the analysis plugin to monitor the Mid and Side channels on a mix. It allows you to check the mono compatibility of a mix, as well as its "stereoness". This tutorial uses Cakewalk Sonar 6 as a host application, but any directX or VST compatible host that supports automation will work.
Step By Step
01 - Insert the Widening Meter Pro on the main output bus:
02 - Open the automation window:
03 - Choose the mid and side peak parameters:
04 - Hit play, the Mid and Side envelopes are being recorded:
05 - Stop playback, you can now check the recorded envelopes over the track:
06 - A low level for the mid channel means mono compatibility issue and phase inversion:
07 - Side signal getting low means that your sound is mono:
08 - You can as well monitor this in real time within the Widening Meter Pro user interface:
08.1 - Hide the transformed envelopes curves since you do not need them:
08.2 - You can See the mid and side channels levels on the user interface:
09 - The RMS level can be used as well to check the perceived loudness of the mid and side channels:
10 - You can also choose to record these envelopes on a given track to monitor its stereoness right on top of the waveform:
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