Quantovox have released M/S Continuum for iOS and macOS, their first release for MacOS after having established their calibre in the iOS music making scene with apps like TruePan. M/S Continuum is available for $5.99.
Have you ever wonder what lies between the L/R and M/S representations?
M/S Continuum extends the definition of mid/side encoding to create a smooth, continuous curve allowing in-between values and gradual changes.
The algorithm used is a true extension of the concept and doesn’t involve any cross-fading or other artificial constructs.
Complimentary pairs
Two M/S Continuum instances can be conveniently linked in a way that the second one cancels out the transformation, restoring the original sound. Once linked, the second plugin will automatically re-align if parameters are changed in the first one, without missing a single sample.
Between these two points, any number of audio effects can be inserted, all of which will receive the transformed signal instead of the original L/R one. This setup can be used in multiple ways: either to just turn any stereo plugin into a M/S one, or to modulate the stereo field of the wet signals (while keeping the dry signal intact) without the need for setting up additional routing, thus keeping the track neatly self-contained.
Features include:
- Provides a new kind of spatial modulation effect for stereo signals
- Can be used as a panner that doesn’t affect wide components (existing ambience, reverb, stereo FX), applying strong panning to narrow parts at the same time
- A great companion for delays or delay-based effects: explore adding space or change the panoramic character without re-configuring delay taps
- Turn any stereo effect or effects chain into a M/S one (or any graduation on the L/R – M/S curve), by sandwiching them between a pair of M/S Continuum instances
- Unlike panning, stereo panning, or binaural panning, M/S Continuum preserves the exact geometry of the stereo field by using a lossless transform
- Higher rates of change can be used to create additional kinds of effects (chorus, warble/flutter), depending on the width characteristics of the original input
- A tempo sync capable LFO is available to add automatic modulation; the LFO phase can be offset to allow precise timing control and alignment
Future plans include bringing both plugins to iOS and MacOS (with M/S Continuum before True Pan on macOS). Both plugins will be universal apps, a single purchase will get you both macOS and iOS versions.
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