Stereo Tool Settings -

Here’s a concise write-up for Stereo Tool settings—suitable for a blog, user guide, or forum post.

Reference, Reference, Reference: Regularly reference your mix on different playback systems to ensure it translates well. stereo tool settings

• Standard Music: 120% - 150%.
• Speech/Podcasts: 100% (Natural).
• Warning: Going above 150% can make the sound "hollow" or cause mono compatibility issues.

Stereo Coder: Requires a 192 kHz capable sound card to properly encode the 19 kHz pilot tone and subcarriers. Here’s a concise write-up for Stereo Tool settings

Quick Troubleshooting

• Mix sounds thin: reduce aggressive HPF or low-side cuts; add subtle saturation to lows.
• Mix collapses in mono: reduce side low frequencies; remove stereo delays on bass elements.
• Harsh top end: reduce high-shelf or exciter; use dynamic EQ to tame 2–8 kHz when needed.
• Pumping from compressor: slow attack, shorten release or use a program-dependent release.