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Mid-Side (M/S) Processing: Widening Mix Stereo Image Without Phase Loss

Understanding Mid (Mono Center) vs Side (Stereo Width)

Mid Channel: Contains audio common to both left & right speakers (Kick, Bass, Lead Vocal).
Side Channel: Contains audio differences between left & right (Double-tracked guitars, synth pads, reverb tails).

Surgical M/S Equalization Hacks

High-pass filter the **Side channel** below 150Hz to ensure all sub-bass frequencies stay 100% focused in tight mono!

Master Mixing & Mastering at JBX

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