Waves PS22 Stereo Maker

Waves PS22 Stereo Maker｜The Ultimate Mono-to-Stereo and Stereo Field Processor

The Waves PS22 Stereo Maker is a revolutionary audio processing tool designed for music producers, mixing engineers, and sound designers who need to transform mono sources into wide, natural-sounding stereo, or further expand existing stereo fields. Whether you're working with guitars, electric pianos, classic analog synths, or even mono vinyl recordings, the PS22 can breathe new life into them. It utilizes Waves' exclusive patented algorithms, completely eliminating the unnatural, phase-interfering "wandering" sounds common in similar tools of the past, ensuring extremely transparent and authentic stereo imaging.

This powerful Waves plugin is not just a simple mono-to-stereo tool, but a sophisticated sound field sculptor. You can easily expand a standard stereo track into an unimaginably wide soundscape, adding unparalleled space and depth to your mix. Conversely, when you need to narrow the stereo width for vinyl mastering or specific mixing needs, the PS22 also provides precise and delicate control. All parameters support automation, making it a creative powerhouse for sound design, offering creative freedom and sonic possibilities unmatched by other similar tools.

Core Advantages & Use Cases

Breathe Life into Mono Sources
Transform any mono track, such as vocals, guitar solos, bass, or synth leads, into rich, full, and immersive stereo audio, significantly enhancing its presence and blend in the mix.

Avoid Phase Issues & Artificial Sound
Using advanced psychoacoustic processing, the PS22 effectively avoids the phase cancellation problems associated with traditional methods when generating a stereo image, ensuring a natural, clear sound with excellent mono compatibility.

Super-Wide Stereo Expansion (Supersize)
Not limited to mono processing, the PS22 can also enhance the width of existing stereo tracks (like drum buses, background harmonies, or full mixes) to create a grander, more enveloping listening experience.

Precise Stereo Field Narrowing
For vinyl mastering or when you need to place certain instruments in the center of the mix, the PS22 allows you to precisely narrow the stereo width, or even collapse it completely to mono, offering extreme mixing flexibility.

Automation Control & Sound Design
All key parameters, including Width, Rotation, and Freq, can be automated in your DAW, allowing you to create dynamic, evolving, and creative stereo field effects, making it an ideal choice for film sound and experimental music design.

Tech Specs

• Plugin Type: Psychoacoustic Stereo Imaging Processor
• Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Internal Processing: 64-bit floating-point
• Latency: 0 samples (Zero Latency)
• Channel Configuration: Mono-to-Stereo, Stereo-to-Stereo
• Authorization: Waves Central online authorization (Internet connection required for initial activation)
• Version Compatibility: Supports Waves V14 or newer. Download and install via Waves Central after purchase.