Monofilter (Software Download)
The deal
$99 at Guitar Center (down from $129) - 23% off. No coupon needed. Guitar Center does not list a sale end date.
What it is
NUGEN Audio Monofilter is a bass management plugin that collapses low frequencies to mono while preserving the stereo character of higher-frequency content. It's designed to fix phase cancellations, tighten muddy bass, and prepare mixes for mono playback on club systems, broadcast, and vinyl cutting. The interface provides precise visual feedback through a draggable stereo width envelope.
Who it's for
Mixing and mastering engineers who need tight, phase-coherent low end. Particularly valuable for producers preparing tracks for vinyl - where bass must be mono for the cutting head - or anyone dealing with phase issues from stereo synth patches, multi-mic recordings, or heavy stereo effects processing.
Key features
- Independent high and low frequency width controls let you define exactly where mono conversion begins and ends in the frequency spectrum
- Zero Latency and Linear Phase modes let you choose between real-time tracking performance and transparent mastering-grade processing
- Automatic phase alignment detects and corrects cancellations introduced by stereo effects processing
- A real-time stereo spectrum analyzer with tactile envelope display gives you precise visual control over your bass width
