RJ Studios has announced the release of a new audio plugin that generates a pseudo-stereo image from mono sources. It can also add a spacious “aura” to stereo sources to enhance the width and depth.
The BIG “Binaural Image Generator” uses a combination of cross-fed micro-pitch shifting and Haas delays.
BIG incorporates two high quality micro-pitch shifters that generate complimentary pitch shifts for the left and right channels. This pitch shifting enhances the stereo image while reducing the comb filtering that can occur with simple stereo delay stereo spreading.
Hi Cut and Lo Cut filters allow controlling the frequency range of the generated signals to further improve the transparency and effectiveness of the processing.
A light touch of big in mixing can help a vocal sit in the mix while a heavy hand can create lush stereo sound fields from mono sources. When used on stereo tracks and buses big can add a dimensional “aura” that makes mixes come alive with a “3D-like” character.
Available for Windows and Mac (VST/VST3, AU and AAX), BIG is on sale at the RJ Studios store and from Best Service for the intro price of $19.95 through June 15th, 2025 (regular $24.95 USD). A free 14-day trial demo is available to try the plugin.
