Developed by renowned electronic duo Infected Mushroom in collaboration with Polyverse, Wider is a stereo widening effect designed to enhance any mono signal with an immersive stereo image. This plugin elevates the spatial dimension of audio sources by creating a natural and expansive stereo field without compromising the integrity of the original sound. Its unique processing ensures that the widened signal remains fully mono-compatible, maintaining phase coherence even when summed to mono, which is crucial for preserving clarity and balance in mixes.

Unlike many stereo widening effects that risk phase cancellation and muddiness, Wider employs an innovative all-pass and comb filtering algorithm to generate a rich stereo effect that cancels itself perfectly when summed to mono. This approach prevents unwanted artifacts and keeps the audio focused and dynamic. Users can adjust the stereo image up to 200% of full stereo width, allowing for subtle enhancement or dramatic spatial expansion according to the creative needs of the project.

Version 2.0 of Wider introduces a low-end bypass feature to preserve bass clarity by excluding low frequencies from the widening effect. Additional improvements include resizable interface options, mono and bypass controls, enhanced stability, and bug fixes. Compatible with major digital audio workstations such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, and Studio One, Wider supports VST, AU, and AAX formats on both Windows and Mac platforms. This plugin is available for free, offering a powerful tool for producers seeking to expand their stereo field with ease and precision.