Blue Cat Audio has announced the release of Blue Cat's Widening Meter Pro, a DirectX and VST plug-in for Windows that measures the RMS and Peak level of the mid and side channels. Thanks to its advanced MIDI and automation features, it is possible to monitor the mono compatibility of a mix as well as phase cancellation issues. Another possible usage of this tool is the control of other effects with the envelopes of the mid or side channel. As shown in the tutorials available on the website, it is easy to setup stereo enhancement or mid/side sidechain ducking effects.
Main features:
- Digital Peak & RMS mid/side Vu-Meter.
- Choose the virtual center position for the mid channel
- Control in real time any MIDI-controllable plug-in or external MIDI device with the RMS or peak envelope of the mid and side channels of the audio
signal. - Record the output parameters (peak, RMS value, transformed envelopes, clip etc.) as automation curves.
- Manage the output envelope shape: record reversed envelope, change amount of signal, and offset the generated envelope.
- Advanced signal monitoring with envelopes real time display.
- Easy 'stereoness' and phase cancellation measurement.
- Skinnable user interface.
This new product can be purchased alone or together with Digital Peak Meter Pro in the new "Analysis Bundle". It is also possible to purchase all Blue Cat Audio products within a single bundle, the "All Plug-ins Pack".
Prices (Special introduction prices):
- Blue Cat's Widening Meter Pro: €33.15 (instead of €39), or $39.80 (instead of $46.80)
- Blue Cat's Analysis Pack (2 products): €49.30 (instead of €58), or $59.16 (instead of $69.60)
- Blue Cat's All Plug-ins Pack (12 products): €239.20 (instead of €299), or $287.04 (instead of $358.80)
For Digital Peak Meter Pro users, the Widening Meter Pro is available for €19 ($22.80).