There is a free alternative of S1 Stereo Imager. A1 Stereo Control, I think it´s supposed to be copy of S1, though probably not as powerfull, but it does the job I need. A1StereoControl - A1AUDIO - VST, AU, AAX Plugins for MAC & PC by ALEX HILTON.

Stereo imaging during the production/mixing process

We often hear the terms of「mono/stereo」.

“ The S1 Imager is very useful to widen the image of reverb returns and stereo elements in the mix while keeping the center elements nice and defined. Emily Lazar Chief Mastering Engineer and Founder, The Lodge. S1 Stereo Imager - True Blumlein shuffling, M/S and L/R processing, four unique stereo-image tools, unequaled anywhere.A unique set of tools. Does anybody here use a stereo widener on a master bus or final mix wav files? Mix out from my MPC to Reaper. Which evidently results in a single wave file.

By controlling these, we can prevent sounds from overlapping too much,
and create a wider sound.

Here we will look at controlling sound with the「WAVES S1 Imager」.

Video tutorial

Changing the track to mono

A track that’s wide isn’t the ideal sound for everything.
Layering sounds with other sounds correctly, and keeping the big picture in mind is key.

The track will become「mono」by completely lowering the「width」.
By raising the「Width」instead, you can widen the sound.

Stereo Imager Plugin

Where to apply the S1 Imager

S1 Stereo Imager Vst Crack

Where the「S1 Imager」is applied is crucial.
For example, placing it after a「Reverb」allows you to control the reverb space.

By placing it before the「Reverb」,
the reverb effect itself wont be effected by the「S1 Imager」.

Find which works better for your sound,
and try out different placements.

Along with the topic above, check out「Controlling placements in a space」with a send & return as well.

Controlling reverb PAN by DAW