StereoScope Pro — Free Download

Real-Time Stereo Field Analysis

StereoScope Pro provides a real-time visual representation of how audio is distributed across the stereo field. It helps you detect phase cancellation and mono compatibility problems by showing instant, peak, and average stereo image curves. The plug-in includes an integrated correlation meter and supports precise measurement of the stereo image.

The display is fully zoomable, allowing you to inspect details closely. This makes it a practical tool for checking individual tracks or full mixes during production. Its focus on clarity and detail supports careful monitoring of stereo behavior without unnecessary complexity.

Multiple Views and 3D Waterfall

Choose from several views to match your analysis needs: a stereo image display, a stereogram that shows the evolution of the image over time (in 2D or 3D), and an output parameters view that describes the average position and extent of the audio signal. The 3D waterfall view offers full 3D control, letting you observe changes from any viewpoint.

This view can be displayed as a solid or wireframe surface. Animated zoom applies to all views, making it easier to follow the stereo field as it changes. These options give you both a broad overview and a detailed look at specific moments.

Comparison and Memory Slots

StereoScope Pro includes four memory slots, allowing you to store any curve for later reference. This makes A/B comparisons between different tracks or effect setups straightforward. You can easily compare your mix against a reference recording to evaluate its stereo characteristics.

Saving and recalling curves is a simple but effective workflow to check consistency across multiple mixes or to validate changes after adjusting effects. This feature helps you make informed decisions based on direct visual evidence.

Output Parameters and Interface

The plug-in outputs automation envelopes and MIDI CC messages derived from the stereo analysis. These signals include the minimum and maximum positions in the stereo field plus a perceived position based on audio energy spread. You can use them to control other effects in real time within your host, referencing examples from Blue Cat Audio’s DP Meter Pro tutorials.

The user interface supports Blue Cat Audio’s skinning language and window opacity control, letting you customize the look and workflow. This adaptability supports efficient use in various production environments, keeping focus on analysis tasks.

Key features

• Real-time stereo image analysis
• Multiple views: stereo image, stereogram, output parameters
• 3D waterfall view with full 3D control and solid/wireframe display
• Integrated correlation meter for phase and mono compatibility
• Four memory slots for storing and comparing curves
• MIDI/automation output for controlling other effects
• Zoomable displays and custom absolute/relative thresholds; opacity control

Best for

Best for audio engineers and producers who need to visually inspect stereo width, phase coherence, and mono compatibility in mixes or individual tracks, and who value the ability to compare multiple curves and use analysis data to modulate other effects in real time.