MØS — Mono-to-Stereo Width Engine

Description

MØS — Mono-to-Stereo Width Engine (Max for Live Device)

MØS is a precision stereo tool designed to give mono sounds width—without sacrificing clarity, focus, or mono compatibility.

Instead of relying on traditional delay tricks or artificial stereo effects, MØS generates a controlled stereo field using phase-derived side information. The result is a subtle, natural sense of space that stays stable in both stereo and mono playback.

This makes MØS especially useful in modern production workflows where mixes must translate across headphones, phones, club systems, and broadcast environments.

What makes MØS different

Most stereo widening tools create width by introducing timing differences or heavy modulation. These approaches can quickly lead to phase issues, unstable imaging, or weak mono playback.

MØS takes a different approach:

• It builds stereo information from the original signal
• Uses phase inversion and controlled delay to create separation
• Keeps the center (mid) intact and stable
• Allows the added width to collapse cleanly in mono

The result is tight, controlled stereo enhancement rather than exaggerated widening.

Use it on

• Vocals (add space without losing focus)
• Synth leads (wider without smear)
• Percussion (subtle stereo lift)
• Mono samples (bring them into a stereo mix cleanly)

Sound character

MØS is not designed to sound obvious.
It’s designed to sound right.

Think:

• subtle width
• stable imaging
• no artificial chorus feel
• no collapsing mix in mono