23MS-ED
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Key Features
- Encodes and decodes stereo audio for mid/side processing workflows.
- Separate Mid and Side gain controls help rebalance center focus and stereo ambience.
- Pan modulation adds subtle movement or more obvious creative stereo motion.
- Useful on mix buses, pads, effects returns, drum rooms, and other stereo sources.
- Open-beta AU and VST3 builds are available for macOS and Windows.
- A paid Pro version exists if per-channel compression is needed later.
Description
23MS-ED is a mid/side encoder-decoder and stereo utility plugin for reshaping the balance between the center and side information in a mix. It gives producers separate mid and side gain controls, plus pan modulation for adding controlled movement to stereo material.
The plugin is best treated as a focused mix utility rather than a full mastering suite. Use it when you want to check or rebalance stereo width, make the center feel more solid, pull ambience forward, or experiment with movement on pads, effects returns, drum rooms, and mix buses.
23DSP labels the release as an open beta, so Mac users should pay attention to the current Gatekeeper and Logic Pro caveats on the Gumroad page. The official listing is published, in stock, not sales-limited, and priced at 0 EUR, while a separate paid Pro version adds per-channel compression for users who need dynamics control inside the same mid/side workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 23MS-ED do?
23MS-ED converts stereo audio into mid and side components so you can adjust the center and width information separately. It also decodes the signal back for normal stereo use after processing.
How is 23MS-ED different from the Pro version?
The listed edition focuses on mid/side gain control and pan modulation. The developer's separate Pro version adds per-channel compression for users who want dynamics shaping inside the same workflow.
Is 23MS-ED stable enough for critical sessions?
23DSP currently labels the plugin as an open beta, so it should be tested before relying on it in an important mix. Mac users should also read the developer's Gatekeeper and Logic Pro notes before installing.
