Mid Side Demystified

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Published 2013-11-06
In this tutorial, Dan Worrall explains the concept of mid/side stereo processing, discusses its uses using examples with the built-in mid/side processing in FabFilter plug-ins, and shows how mid/side recording and mixing is done using a mid/side mic setup.

All Comments (21)
  • whoever it was in fabfilter that decided to make Dan Worrall do all of their plugin videos deserves to be CEO of the world
  • @Ricardo-ns5hl
    I think I have seen this video like 50 times already... the info in it is so valuable that I keep watching it over and over again
  • @ReNoMellow
    Dan Worral is probably the Best Teacher is the world :)
  • @ShadovvV
    You could explain this type of information to some people a thousand times, but it will still take them 10 or more years to fully understand without having to be reminded. I'm one of them. I've been privately studying audio/recording for over 25 years and I still don't fully understand it all. Some of it is just mind boggling. Thanks man..
  • @nickcocks
    I just discovered you and I’m very mad because this is so damn useful I’m kicking myself that I didn’t learn this stuff earlier, your work is appreciated so much
  • @BabyWavv
    OMG THANK YOU ! I've been killing my mixes with no dynamics and phasing issues this is a lifesaver I never knew why I was inverting the phase or what it even was. Most tutorials on youtube are a bunch of bedroom preset junkies that's don't really know what they're doing just know a few words and use them in a way that gives the illusion of perceived knowledge... I'm no professional but I'm sure I understand a lot more than I show. in this game, it's not what you know is how you use it!
  • @dro7360
    Dan, you consistently put out some of the most high yield and insightful tutorials out there.  Thank you for taking the time to do these...they're on another level compared to most videos on here and it's greatly appreciated
  • @carljenkins7354
    I don't care that this is a 6 year old video. Some people are still just starting, like me, and this video was absolutely fantastic. WOW!
  • @xaosnox
    Fun to walk down memory lane and see who FF plugs have progressed. I wish I could just have 2% of Dan's wisdom. Utterly brilliant man!
  • @SAZIZMUSIC
    Thank you fabfilter for: 1. The a detailed lesson like this. 2. Featuring our beloved mentor Sir Dan Worral. 3. Not using a shitty rap song for the demonstration.
  • @NHKxt
    utterly outstanding video considering it came from the official source, which shouldnt be surprising but I see so many official channels out there with less than stellar tutorials, or are too boring to watch. these are the BEST out there. thanks so much Dan and FabF!!
  • I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR SO LONG. My Lord, I can't believe how difficult it was to find a worthwhile explanation of this concept.
  • @kapteinnemo8309
    What a great tutorial. Clearly "Dan" is a educator as well, not just an expert on the subject area. Thank you, now only do I understand how this works.
  • @Wolfdings
    I am so stunned. Simply stunned. After years of professional and semiprofessional studio recordings I finally found the key to awesome drumsounds! Thanks Dan - now we have to redo all records :)
  • @paaao
    Love that your primary DAW in all these videos is Reaper. It's the shit. Most people are still sleeping on it's power.
  • @claesweicher223
    Legendary videos! I'd wish that many other plugin manufacturers made just as well produced product showcase+tutorial like you guys do! You get shown what the product is capable of and how to use it which is something a lot of other showcases lack! In most cases with other manufacturers you just get slammed a plugin in your face and get told "look how pretty and powerful this is, now please buy it, and oh let other consumers do the explaining on how to use it" I've recently become a big fan of yours! :) Everything seems well thought off. And Dan Worrall is the David Attenborough of music in terms of voicing! :D
  • @Venomforyall
    Well, he really did demystify it. Also hello from 2021!
  • @mrbsred1
    The videos you make are not only incredibly informative, but the production and attention to detail is the best I've seen. After watching many tutorial videos, I can honestly say that I learn more from these (relatively short) videos compared to some of the long-winded alternatives I have come across. Thank you so much! Fabfilter products are amazing; particularly Pro-Q, Pro-MB, Pro-C and Pro-G. You certainly set the standard!
  • @jerbinkle
    Whatever FabFilter is paying you Dan, they're getting a bargain!! Amazing info as always and really highlights the fine FabFilter brand. I see this video is 9 years old!! I hope you're still on the payroll.