Waves Center is a plug-in designed to make mid-side (M/S) processing quick and straightforward. It lets you adjust the center and side components separately, from fine-tuning a vocal to adding a sense of width and loudness. Its simple interface also offers controls for low frequencies, high frequencies and attack, helping you shape the sound of a complete mix.
Quick and Easy M/S Processing with Center
Center is a plug-in that lets you adjust the center sound and the side sound
independently.
It can help you balance a whole mix
and perform M/S processing with ease.
Video Tutorial
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How to Use It
The interface is very simple.
- 1. Adjust the center level.
This is useful for fine-tuning a vocal that sounds too loud or too quiet. - 2. Adjust the side level.
Raising it can add a sense of width and loudness associated with M/S processing. - 3. Tone controls:
LOW: Adjust the low frequencies. Turn left to boost the center lows or right to boost the side lows.
HIGH: Adjust the high frequencies. Turn left to boost the center highs or right to boost the side highs.
PUNCH: Adjust the sense of attack. Turn left to emphasize the center attack or right to emphasize the side attack.
MASTER: Adjust the overall level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is M/S processing?
M/S processing separates a mix into mid (center) and side components so they can be adjusted independently. It can be used to shape perceived loudness and stereo width.
Q2. Is Waves Center easy for beginners to use?
Yes. Its straightforward design provides center and side level controls, LOW, HIGH and PUNCH tone controls, and a master level control for quick M/S adjustments.
Q3. How does it differ from other M/S tools?
Center offers a particularly simple, fast workflow. Waves MS Matrix can be used with separate compressors and equalizers when finer control is needed.
Q4. What kinds of music production can benefit from it?
It can be used in mixing and mastering across genres to adjust vocals, emphasize stereo width, or refine a mix's overall loudness.
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