StageOne 2

Leapwing is thrilled to introduce an extraordinary version 2 update to their highly regarded StageOne plugin. This groundbreaking release showcases a comprehensive overhaul, empowering users with an array of innovative features for unparalleled stereo spreading and sound stage manipulation. StageOne 2 now presents a remarkable 3-band control, housing five distinctive algorithms: WIDTH, DEPTH, PHASE RECOVERY, MONO SPREAD, and CENTER GRAVITY, providing users with an unprecedented level of control and creative possibilities.

The WIDTH algorithm ingeniously stretches the stereo field, effortlessly moving off-center content towards and possibly beyond the speakers. While preserving the phantom center, StageOne 2 dynamically expands or remaps surrounding elements, resulting in a captivatingly wider stereo image. The immersive DEPTH algorithm, StageOne 2 enriches the sound field with directionally optimized reflections, adding an extraordinary sense of depth to the audio.

MONO SPREAD employs a unique filter design that transforms mono signals into captivating pseudo-stereo signals. Unleash your mono tracks into a vibrant stereo panorama with StageOne 2. It can also be used to push center content in a stereo signal to the sides.

With the addition of the new PHASE RECOVERY algorithm, StageOne 2 intelligently identifies and re-aligns out-of-phase components, skillfully avoiding information loss when summed to mono.

The inclusion of CENTER GRAVITY empowers users to rebalance their stereo image, allowing for precise tilting to the left or right.

Features

• Widen stereo audio
• Add the perception of depth
• Add rich stereo to a mono source
• Wide compatibility
• 3-band controls over the stereo soundstage
• Unique visualizer
• Phase Recovery

System Requirements

Mac

• macOS 10.13 High Sierra and later (Intel / M1 Apple Silicon supported) (64-bit only)
• VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (Native)

Windows

• Windows 8 - Windows 10 (64-bit only)
• VST2, VST3, AAX (Native)