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bx_shredspread
An audio effect by Plugin Alliance, categorized as Spatial.
Where to get it
- Plugin AllianceThe maker, with a free 14-day trial Get it
Category
Formats
Runs in
Effect›Spatial
CPUConfirmed. The category was checked against a real source.
Light
Easy on your computer, even on lots of tracks.
0.1% of one core on our Mac (M2 Max): 48 kHz, a 256‑sample buffer, its default settings on pink noise. October 2026.
On your own computer it will differ: Plugindex measures every plugin you own while you are away.
- AU
- VST3
- VST
- AAX
Mac and Windows.
- Ableton LiveVST3 · VST · AU
- Logic ProAU
- Pro ToolsAAX
- FL StudioVST3 · VST · AU
- Cubase · NuendoVST3
- Bitwig StudioVST3 · VST
- REAPERVST3 · VST · AU
- Studio ProVST3 · VST · AU
In each of these, Plugindex puts it on the selected track with a click or a key.
What it does
- Mid/side tool for panning, stereo width and tone on stereo guitars, keys and similar groups.
- A Shred control balances the EQ and levels of the stereo signal automatically.
- A Spread control sets width from mono at 0 percent up to 400 percent.
- A Mono Maker turns only the bass frequencies to mono.
- Bypasses mid/side processing automatically when only the left or right channel carries audio.
From Plugin Alliance’s page, in our words.
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