ReCenter

ReCenter is a stereo processor that constantly analyses an incoming stereo signal and dynamically rotates it to the center or a given angle without altering the stereo width. Having the incoming signal centered, you can narrow or widen the stereo image within ReCenter. For a better low frequency control you can mono the original signal below a set frequency. A multiband processing option intelligently shifts more complicated signals.

DYNAMICALLY CORRECT STEREO IMAGES

Have you ever worked with stereo material that was not centered correctly? Pointing a stereo microphone a hundred percent accurately onto a sound source gets harder the further away the source is. As a result, you get a recording with a constantly shifting center that would require you to manually adjust and automate the panning over the whole recording. ReCenter continuously analyzes the directionality of a stereo or M/S signal and rotates it to a given target angle in real-time – without narrowing the stereo image.

GOOD-BYE CORRECTIVE PANNING

Correct poorly aimed or moving stereo recordings while skipping the time-consuming and most often ineffective pan automation process. All you need to do is tell ReCenter how hard, fast and precisely it should adjust your signal.

This will drastically improve your workflow and save you hours of manual and tedious panning as well as constantly checking your stereo signal. With ReCenter, you have one thing less to worry about and you can focus all your energies on your creative work.

KEY FEATURES

• Dynamically create convenient stereo images
• Once the center is restored, precisely alter the stereo image
• Input stereo or M/S signals
• Mono filter below certain frequencies
• Multiband mode for heavy-duty applications
• Widen or narrow the centered stereo image
• Shift the output angle to left or right

USE CASES

• Easily correct any stereo recording, where the microphone angle was off
• Dynamically center a vocal artist that moved around the stage while performing
• Center stereo whooshes, drive- or fly-bys and other hard directional effects
• Widen instrument recordings while keeping a perfect stereophonic balance

Audio Sample:

“Decided to give BOOM Librarys new stereo ReCenter plug-in a try. Going through old field recording source material for a series I’m cutting sound effects on. I’ve been using it for 2 minutes rebalancing the stereo field for a ton of regions. This is one tool I have to own!”

John Sawa | Sound Designer • Producer • IMDB

Requirements:

SOFTWARE

Please note: RECENTER requires an audio host software. It does not work as a standalone application.
RECENTER works with the most common audio host software apps that support VST 2.4 and VST 3, AU or AAX plug ins:

Logic Pro	Pro Tools (11+)	Cubase
Nuendo	Ableton Live	Reaper

SYSTEM

Windows	Windows 7 (64-bit), 4 GB Ram, Intel® Core i5
Mac	Mac OS X 10.9, 4 GB Ram, Intel® Core i5

 

FLEXIBLE AND YET SO EASY TO USE

ReCenter is an incredibly useful tool, a little helper you don’t want to miss once you’ve worked with it. It is very easy to set up and provides immediate clean stereo signals.

FULLY AUTOMATIC

ReCenter analyzes and processes your signal in real-time.

KEEP STEREO WIDTH

Achieve a balanced sound without resorting to mono or a compromised stereo image.

NO CORRECTIVE PANNING NEEDED

ReCenter takes care of angle adjustment on the fly; no need to get your hands dirty with reparative pan automation.

SAVE PRECIOUS TIME

ReCenter is designed for maximum effectiveness when merely being applied as an insert effect.
A few simple, accessible, yet powerful controls take care of the rest.

M/S INPUT DECODING

ReCenter can process common L/R as well as Mid-Side recordings.

MULTIBAND PROCESSING

For more complex signals, ReCenter can process four frequency bands individually to achieve a more precise output.