What platforms does Width Knob support?

Width Knob is available on Windows, macOS.

What is Width Knob best for?

Width Knob is best for adjusting stereo width (quick narrowing or widening of any stereo source), narrowing for mono compatibility (collapsing stereo to check or improve mono playback), widening narrow sources (spreading thin stereo recordings across the field), quick mid/side balance adjustment (shifting emphasis between center and sides).

What are alternatives to Width Knob?

Consider Ozone Imager (adds visual stereo image feedback and more precise width control with a vectorscope display.), Panipulator (from the same developer but adds mono check, polarity flip, and speaker isolation — more complete utility.).

Width Knob (Free Imager)

Name: Width Knob
Author: Boz Digital Labs

by Boz Digital Labs · Free Plugins

True stereo panning and stereo flip via a single control knob. Automate it to create dramatic mix contrast by moving in and out of the stereo field.

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What it does

A free stereo width plugin from Boz Digital Labs. One knob — turn left for narrower, turn right for wider. That's literally it. Uses mid/side processing to adjust the stereo image without phase issues.

Does the same thing as the width control in Panipulator (same developer) but as a stripped-down single-purpose plugin. Sometimes you just want to adjust stereo width without loading a full utility plugin. Lightweight and does its job without any fuss.

Why it's useful for game dev

Quick way to adjust stereo width on game audio assets during processing. Narrow down overly wide stereo recordings for better mono compatibility, or widen narrow sources that need to fill more space. Simple enough for batch processing workflows.

Pros

+Free from Boz Digital Labs
+Dead simple one-knob design
+Clean mid/side processing
+Extremely low CPU usage

Cons

−Almost too simple — just a width control
−No visual feedback of stereo image
−Panipulator from same dev does more

Use Cases

Best suited for

•Adjusting stereo width (quick narrowing or widening of any stereo source)
•Narrowing for mono compatibility (collapsing stereo to check or improve mono playback)
•Widening narrow sources (spreading thin stereo recordings across the field)
•Quick mid/side balance adjustment (shifting emphasis between center and sides)

Less suitable for

•Frequency-dependent stereo width control
•Visual stereo image analysis or metering
•Phase correction or polarity checking
•Advanced mid/side EQ or processing

stereo imaging mixing

Width Knob

https://www.bozdigitallabs.com/product/width-knob/

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Key Concepts

Panning

Distributing an audio signal across the stereo or surround sound field.

Curated Alternatives

Ozone Imager

iZotope

Adds visual stereo image feedback and more precise width control with a vectorscope display.

Panipulator

Boz Digital Labs

From the same developer but adds mono check, polarity flip, and speaker isolation — more complete utility.

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