Waves CLA MixHub Software Plug-In - Manual (Page 19)

CLA MixHub / User Guide
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Stereo Mode
How the two channels of a stereo track relate to each other during dynamics processing plays a significant role in
the sound.
The Stereo Mode selector sets whether the stereo input signal will be processed as L/R stereo (Stereo or Duo
modes) or will be converted to M/S for separate control of the mid and side (M/S mode).
In the Input, EQ, and Dynamics modules , the Stereo Mode switch setting determines whether the stereo input
signal will be processed as L/R stereo (Stereo or Duo modes), or will be converted to M/S for separate control of the
mid and side channels.
Additionally, in the dynamics modules, the Stereo Mode selection determines how the two channels interact during
processing:
Stereo Left and right channels are summed in the side chain. The side chain values are the same for left and
right, so dynamic processing will apply equally to both channels.
Duo Left and right channels of the side chain are processed separately, so dynamic processing may not be
the same for the left and right channels.
M/S Mid and side channels of the side chain are processed separately, so dynamic processing may not be
the same for the mid and side channels.
Regardless of a module’s stereo mode, its output is always stereo. If needed, it will be converted to M/S at the input
of the next module in the chain. This allows re-ordering of the modules on the fly with no impact on the stereo
processing.
Please note that Pro Tools supports only one side chain channel.