Module Details

• 1. Module 1: Panning and the Utility Effect
  Beginning with an explanation of what the stereo width of a signal is, this module then goes on to demonstrate how panning can be used to achieve a wider signal. The lesson also shows how the utility effect can be used to gain greater control over mid and side signals.
• 2. Module 2: Delay
  This lesson shows how simple delay, ping pong delay, and filter delay can all be used to widen a signal.
• 3. Module 3: Chorus
  This lesson shows how the chorus effect can be used to generate stereo width, and how this can be shaped by a filter to clean up the mix.
• 4. Module 4: Reverb
  The module begins with a guide on using utility to check the processing on samples. Then, Live's reverb effect is explored, with each parameter's effect on the stereo width of a signal clearly demonstrated.
• 5. Module 5: Detuning
  The effect of detuning on stereo width is explored in detail, and there is a guide on detuning a synth patch to thicken it, as well some tips on detuning a vocal sample to widen it.
• 6. Module 6: Adjusting Phase
  There is an explanation of what phase is, and its impact on a signal. Then, the module teaches how to adjust the phase of a signal using the utility effect.
• 7. Module 7: Mid/Side EQ
  This lesson teaches how to EQ left and right, and mid and side signals differently to increase the width of a signal.
• 8. Module 8: Other Mid/Side Processing
  A variety of other effects used to process the side signal are demonstrated, including compression, frequency shifter and grain delay.
• 9. Module 9: Rack Presets
  This lesson goes though the effect racks built throughout the course so far, and shows how to use them in Live.
• 10. Bonus Module 1: Building a Chorus Rack
  A step by step guide to constructing a fully customisable chorus rack using simple delay and other live devices.
• 11. Bonus Module 2: Stereo Plugins
  A brief look at some 3rd party stereo width plugins.
• 12. Bonus Module 3: Putting it All Together
  A detailed look at the stereo considerations of individual tracks, return tracks and the master channel in a real life mixdown scenario.