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Stereo Imaging Tips & Tutorials

Stereo imaging is the process of creating width, depth, and the perception of locality in your mix. Browse through our resources below to learn more about stereo imaging and how you can immerse your listener into a three dimensional space with panning, mid/side processing, and other audio effects.

Our Best Articles on Stereo Imaging

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What Is Mix Depth? How to Create Front-Back Space

A sense of dimension is a key characteristic that separates professional mixes from amateur ones. We take a look at how you can draw on real world sound phenomena to create mix depth in your music.
April 6, 2022
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6 tips for using the free Ozone Imager for spacious, wide mixes

Looking for a quick, easy way to get a wide, spacious image in your mix? Check out these 6 tips for using the free Ozone Imager to enhance your stereo width.
Audio Mixing September 15, 2023
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6 Tips for Widening the Stereo Image of a Mix

In this piece, we look at what stereo width is and how you can achieve good stereo imaging in mixing or mastering. From tools to methods, we've got you covered.
April 29, 2022

Most Recent Articles on Stereo Imaging

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Start mastering with Ozone Elements

Ozone 11 Elements has the assistive technology to get a professional-sounding master quickly. Get started mastering music with our Ozone Elements mastering guide.
Audio Mastering March 27, 2025
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How to get clean, clear masters with a polished sound

Creating a clear, open master without harshness can be tough. In this piece, learn how to use the powerful tools in Ozone 11 to create clean, clear, and loud masters.
Audio Mastering September 15, 2023
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6 tips for using the free Ozone Imager for spacious, wide mixes

Looking for a quick, easy way to get a wide, spacious image in your mix? Check out these 6 tips for using the free Ozone Imager to enhance your stereo width.
Audio Mixing September 15, 2023
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Why upgrade to Ozone 11? Here's what's new

Craft the perfect listening experience with Ozone 11, the ultimate mastering plugin. Explore new and improved features that deliver AI-powered workflows and professional processing for your productions.
Audio Mastering September 6, 2023
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What Is Mastering?

Mastering is the final stage of audio production—the process of putting the finishing touches on a song by enhancing the overall sound, creating consistency across the album, and preparing it for distribution.
Audio Mastering August 8, 2023
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What Is the Haas Effect and How to Use It

The Haas effect can give your mix a perceived increase in level and a sense of spaciousness. Learn more about what the Haas effect is and how to use it in your productions, as well as why you might not want to.
November 17, 2022
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What is Mid/Side Processing?

Discover what mid/side processing is and how to use it when mixing and mastering to create a full, wide mix that sounds more present and has a more sonically interesting texture.
July 26, 2022
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6 Tips for Widening the Stereo Image of a Mix

In this piece, we look at what stereo width is and how you can achieve good stereo imaging in mixing or mastering. From tools to methods, we've got you covered.
April 29, 2022
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