StageOne 2 from Leapwing Audio enhances the soundstage of a stereo mix, letting you adjust width, depth, and mono spread while avoiding the phase and mono-compatibility issues that plague naive stereo wideners. Its unique algorithm produces clean results consistently, and the plugin can even bring mono recordings to life rather than simply smearing them across the stereo field. It is a mixing tool first, intended for use on buses, groups, and full mixes.

The second generation adds 3-band controls over the stereo soundstage — low, mid, and high bands — along with adjustable crossover frequencies, so width can be handled differently across the frequency spectrum instead of applying a single global setting. This makes it possible to widen high-frequency elements without destabilizing the low end, a common requirement in contemporary production. It is available on macOS 10.13 and newer (M1-native) and Windows 8 and 10 (64-bit only) in AAX-Native, VST3, and AU formats, with a free fully functional 30-day trial offered.

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