NuGen Audio has announced three free VST PC format plug-ins: Monofilter LT 1.0, Stereoizer LT 1.0, and Stereoplacer LT 1.0.

Monofilter LT - Monofilter provides a simple interface designed to convert a stereo signal below a specified frequency into a mono signal. The balance knob allows adjustment of the remaining stereo signal above the cutoff frequency. Uses include ensuring that sounds are suitable for mastering to vinyl and keeping a check on LF signals in general, especially where stereo effects processing has been applied.

Key features include:

• Large frequency knob to dial in the point at which "monofiltering" will act.
• Balance control to adjust the position of the remaining stereo signal above the monofilter point

Stereoizer LT - Stereoizer adds 'stereo spread' to a mono signal by splitting the frequencies into bands and then shifting them differently in the R and L channels. Uses include adding depth to percussion loops and livening up synth pads etc.

Key features include:

• Width control. Adjusts the level of the overall effect applied. Increasing this value, increases the generated stereo width of the signal.
• Resolution. Adjusts the coarsness of the algorithm used. Increase this value to get an increasingly even spread in the stereo spectrum across the frequency ranges. Experimentation is recommended, as the effect achieved is highly dependent upon the input signal. Higher values increase CPU usage.

Stereoplacer LT - Similar to the stereoizer, but this time allowing indiviudal frequencies to be tuned and then moved in the stereo field. Uses include widening rhythm parts and moving individual sound components around.

Key features include:

• Individual Frequency Tuning. Allows individual frequencies to be tuned and moved in the stereo field.

Monofilter, Stereoizer and Stereoplacer are available now as free, unlimited downloads from NuGen Audio.

More information is at their website, http://www.nugenaudio.com

Companies: Nugen Audio