Monolith DSP has launched two free audio plugins for iPhone and iPad. Vectorscope 2 and M/S Processor 2 bring stereo tools to mobile music makers, with no extra purchases needed. The developer used to go by 9Labs, and both apps replace tools that first appeared on iPad back in 2013.
Vectorscope 2 is for producers who want to check what is going on with their stereo sound. It shows how wide a mix is and helps spot phase issues that could cause trouble when audio plays in mono.
Users get two ways to view the signal: a goniometer and a polar plot. There are also meters for phase correlation and stereo balance. Handy for checking whether a mix leans hard to one side or has parts that may cancel each other out.
M/S Processor 2 handles a different job. It lets users switch audio between regular left and right channels and mid/side format. That gives producers a way to work with the center and side parts of a stereo recording.
For those using mid/side microphones, the app can decode the recorded signal. It can also change stereo width or turn regular audio into mid/side format before sending it through other effects.
And both plugins support AUv3, which means they can run inside apps such as AUM, Logic Pro, and GarageBand. They also work by themselves, without the need to load a music production app first.
The only real catch is device software. Both apps need iOS or iPadOS 17 at a minimum, which rules out older system versions.
As for cost, Monolith DSP has made both downloads free on the App Store. There are no paid extras hidden inside either app.
Vectorscope 2 is for producers who want to check what is going on with their stereo sound. It shows how wide a mix is and helps spot phase issues that could cause trouble when audio plays in mono.
Users get two ways to view the signal: a goniometer and a polar plot. There are also meters for phase correlation and stereo balance. Handy for checking whether a mix leans hard to one side or has parts that may cancel each other out.
M/S Processor 2 handles a different job. It lets users switch audio between regular left and right channels and mid/side format. That gives producers a way to work with the center and side parts of a stereo recording.
For those using mid/side microphones, the app can decode the recorded signal. It can also change stereo width or turn regular audio into mid/side format before sending it through other effects.
And both plugins support AUv3, which means they can run inside apps such as AUM, Logic Pro, and GarageBand. They also work by themselves, without the need to load a music production app first.
The only real catch is device software. Both apps need iOS or iPadOS 17 at a minimum, which rules out older system versions.
As for cost, Monolith DSP has made both downloads free on the App Store. There are no paid extras hidden inside either app.
