Bandwidth by In The Mix is a precision stereo widener designed to give producers, engineers, and musicians greater control over the stereo image of their tracks. It can be used for subtle stereo enhancement or more pronounced widening effects while maintaining compatibility with mono playback systems.

The plugin combines an intuitive workflow with detailed stereo processing controls, making it useful for both everyday mixing and more creative sound-design applications. You can add width to individual instruments, vocals, synths, pads, bass parts, and other sources without having to process the entire frequency range in the same way.

Precision Stereo Imaging

Bandwidth focuses on creating a wider stereo image while giving you control over how the processing affects your sound. Its stereo processing can range from subtle reinforcement to extremely wide results, allowing you to choose the amount of enhancement that works best for your mix.

Full Mono Compatibility

One of the key features of Bandwidth is its focus on mono compatibility. Stereo widening can sometimes introduce phase-related problems when a mix is collapsed to mono. Bandwidth is designed to avoid these common issues, allowing you to create a spacious stereo image while keeping mono playback in consideration.

This makes it useful for tracks that need to translate across different playback systems, including headphones, studio monitors, speakers, and mono-compatible environments.

Multiband Crossovers

Bandwidth includes multiband crossover processing that allows you to control where stereo widening is applied. Instead of processing the complete frequency spectrum equally, you can focus the effect on the areas where additional width is actually needed.

This can be particularly useful when working with complex arrangements where some frequencies need to remain focused while others benefit from additional stereo space.

Stereo Strength Control

The Stereo Strength control allows you to adjust the intensity of the stereo processing algorithm. You can use a light setting for subtle enhancement or increase the processing for a much wider stereo presentation.

This flexibility makes Bandwidth suitable for different mixing situations, from small adjustments to more dramatic stereo effects.

Monitor the Processing

Bandwidth also provides monitoring functionality that helps you hear what is being added to the signal. This gives you a better way to judge the effect and avoid unnecessary processing while working on your mix.

Useful for Different Instruments

Bandwidth can be used with many different types of audio sources. The official examples demonstrate stereo processing on synth arps, synth pads, bass, bass guitar, cello, and backing vocals.

It can be useful for:

• Synths and pads
• Backing vocals
• Bass and bass guitar
• Piano
• Strings and orchestral instruments
• Electronic music elements
• Instrument groups
• Individual tracks that need additional stereo space

Key Features