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Starting this October, we will have a monthly focus on a specific Klevgrand plugin. This initiative will provide new inspiration, usage tips and tricks, a comprehensive overview of features and more. It will take various forms, including artist collaborations, live streams, articles, podcasts, and who knows, maybe even academic research papers? The only rule is that we will shine the spotlight on one product at a time. We’ll call it our Pick of the Month!

As a highly passion-driven company (where it is sometimes easy to forget the past and only look forward) we're very excited. Not only because it is a way for us to bring new users' attention to our "classic" products, but also because it gives us the opportunity to look back and appreciate our past labours of love. And as a bonus, you'll have the opportunity to purchase the Pick of the month product at a nice discount! (Discount code below)

Bring any mono signal to life with this stereo enhancer

In music creation, each instrument and sound should have its own distinct space. As music producers, we often utilize panning to position sounds to the left or right in the stereo field. However, traditional panning may not always fully recreate real-life acoustics. This is where Haaze 2 comes in handy - our pick for this month!

When should I use Haaze, and why not regular panning?

While panning is useful for placing sounds in a mix, it has limitations when it comes to creating width and depth. When you pan, you are simply adjusting the volume of the left and right signals, which doesn't accurately mimic real-world acoustics. By utilizing the natural Haas effect, where a sound reaches one ear slightly after the other, you can create the illusion that the sound is coming from a specific direction rather than just being louder in one ear. However, there is one issue with the Haas effect: it can cause phase problems in sensitive areas (for example bass frequencies), or during mono playback. To address this, we developed Haaze.

The difference between the Haas effect and regular panning is that panning only adjust the volume of a sound to the left or right, whereas with Haaze, the Haas effect is achieved by introducing delay differences between the left and right ear. This creates the perception that the sound is coming from a specific direction, rather than simply being louder in one ear.

But why Haaze, can't this be achieved with my DAW alone?

While the Haas effect can be achieved using almost any delay from your DAW, you may encounter phase issues if you cannot control the effect across the entire frequency range. Haaze allows you to have full control over the stereo field and take advantage of the Haas effect without experiencing phase issues. Haaze divides the signal into 16 bands, each with precise control over the Haas effect, panning, overall width, and gain. With this, you can gently apply the Haas effect to specific frequencies and achieve a natural and pleasing soundstage, all while ensuring compatibility with mono playback.

If all of this sounds a bit complicated, don't worry! Haaze comes with a variety of presets to help you get started.

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