DeePanpot
Key Features
- Pan a stereo source instead of adjusting its left-right balance.
- Use the Haas effect to add a directional timing cue.
- Position a stereo source to the left or right with the pan fader.
- Double-click the pan fader to reset it to center.
- Bypass processing with the enable switch for comparison.
Description
DeePanpot is a stereo panning plugin from DOTEC-AUDIO that moves a stereo source across the field rather than simply changing the balance between its left and right channels. It also adds a Haas effect to give the placement a more realistic sense of direction.
A conventional balance control can reduce one side of a stereo recording as you move it away from center. DeePanpot is designed for a different task: placing the stereo source to the left or right while working with the source as a whole.
The interface centers on a pan control, so it is useful when you want to place a stereo instrument, recording, or effect without navigating a large spatial processing suite. Double-clicking the pan fader returns it to the center, and the enable switch lets you bypass the processing for comparison.
The Haas effect uses a timing difference as a spatial cue, so listen in context when positioning a part. It is also worth checking the result in mono, since combining delayed channels can change the sound.
DOTEC-AUDIO provides separate 64-bit downloads for Windows and macOS, with English and Japanese manuals included. Choose the appropriate platform and plugin format on the developer’s product page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DeePanpot differ from a balance control?
A balance control changes the relative level of the left and right channels. DeePanpot is designed to pan the stereo source rather than just adjust that balance.
What does the Haas effect contribute?
It uses a timing difference to create a sense of direction. Check the result in mono as well as stereo, because delayed channels can interact when summed.
How do I return the pan control to center?
Double-click the pan fader to reset it. The enable switch can also bypass the plugin when you want to compare the processed and unprocessed signal.
