K-Stereo
Stereo ambience processor designed by mastering legend Bob Katz. Recovers and enhances the natural spatial information in stereo recordings using a patented algorithm.
Quick Specs
- Format VST 3.0
- Price €664
- Patent US 7,076,071
- Designer Bob Katz
- Platform Windows 10/11
Designed by Bob Katz
Bob Katz is a Grammy-winning mastering engineer and one of the most respected authorities in audio mastering. His K-System metering standard is used worldwide, and his book Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science is the definitive reference for mastering engineers. K-Stereo is his patented algorithm for stereo ambience recovery, brought to life by Algorithmix.
Grammy-Winning EngineerWhat Makes K-Stereo Different
Unlike synthetic stereo wideners that introduce phase artifacts and compromise mono compatibility, K-Stereo works by extracting and enhancing the ambience already present in the recording. The patented algorithm (US Patent 7,076,071) identifies the spatial components of a stereo signal and allows you to recover, enhance, or reshape them without altering the direct sound.
This makes K-Stereo the ideal tool for mastering, remastering, and any situation where you need to enhance the stereo image without introducing coloration or destroying mono compatibility. The result is a more natural, spacious, and dimensional sound that reveals detail listeners never knew was there.
Key Features
Patented K-Stereo Algorithm
US Patent 7,076,071 -- a fundamentally new approach to stereo processing based on ambience extraction.
Designed by Bob Katz
Created by one of the world's most respected mastering engineers. Proven in thousands of professional sessions.
Natural Spatial Recovery
Recovers the spatial information already in your recordings. No synthetic widening, no artificial reverb.
Stereo Ambience Enhancement
Enhance the width and depth of the stereo field while keeping the direct signal intact and focused.
Non-Destructive Processing
Works alongside your existing chain without adding coloration, artifacts, or comb filtering.
Preserves Mono Compatibility
Unlike phase-based wideners, K-Stereo maintains full mono compatibility for broadcast and streaming.
Use Cases
Mastering
Final stereo polish for release-ready masters.
Stereo Enhancement
Widen the image without losing phase coherence.
Spatial Recovery
Reveal hidden room ambience and depth.
Remastering
Breathe new life into legacy recordings.
System Requirements
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- VST 3.0 compatible host application
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- Internet connection for license activation
What's Included
- K-Stereo VST 3.0 plugin
- Factory presets by Bob Katz
- PDF user manual
- Email support from the Algorithmix team