Here’s something sure to perk up your mixes. Carbonated Audio has introduced POUR, a new Mid/Side stereo imager designed for producers who need tighter, wider, and more controlled mixes that translate on-air, online, and in mono playback. And Robert is here to give you the lowdown.
As the fourth plugin in the Carbonated Audio lineup—joining Carbonator (saturation), De-Sipper (de-esser), and On Tap (sidechain ducker)—POUR brings advanced stereo shaping tools tailored for modern production workflows.
Inspired by the SSL Fusion Stereo Image hardware and Alan Blumlein’s classic stereo shuffling concept, POUR gives imaging producers precise control over low-end width, center focus, and stereo movement without sacrificing mono compatibility.
Here’s what radio imagers are going to love:
Shuffle + Space
Tighten or widen low frequencies between 40–400 Hz for stronger, cleaner low-end impact.
Width control
Instantly expand or narrow the stereo image for beds, FX, and vocals.
Rotation
Shift stereo perspective for better balance and placement in dense sessions.
Asymmetry
Move the phantom center without changing overall width—great for making room around voice-overs.
Live polar vectorscope
Real-time stereo visual feedback with persistence trail.
Solo side mode
Hear stereo-only content before mono fold-down.
M/S metering
Input and output Mid/Side monitoring for accurate adjustments.
Preset browser
Fast starting points for bass, vocal, drum, and guitar sources.
A/B compare + undo/redo
Move fast, compare options, and experiment confidently.
Zero latency / low CPU
Built for real sessions and fast-turnaround production.
Bottom line
POUR looks like a smart utility for radio imaging producers who need bigger width, cleaner low-end control, and mono-safe results—especially when building promos, sweepers, IDs, and music beds that need to hit hard everywhere.
Until Next Time, Happy Producing!
—Robert
Robert Dudzic is a world-class sound designer and the creator and producer of SPLAT!’s Trynity HDFX. Each week here, he recommends software, apps, or plugins to amp up your audio production and radio imaging