The latest release from Fuse Audio Labs provides users with a way to turn mono sources into natural-sounding stereo signals. OCELOT Upmixer uses spectral diffusion to emulate a stereo image, and is said to offer results that are free from artefacts while maintaining mono compatibility.
OCELOT Upmixer comes equipped with a simple set of controls that make quick work of creating a realistic-sounding stereo field from a mono source. First up is a Tune dial that makes it possible to match the tone of the ‘upmixed’ signal to the character of the source material, with some fine-tuning on offer courtesy of high- and low-pass filters. A Width control then defines how extreme the resulting effect is, and is followed by a Level control that offers ±12dB of gain at the plug-in’s output. The plug-in also features a dedicated metering section that houses a pair of level meters alongside a vector scope display that provides real-time phase information.
“OCELOT Upmixer is all about bringing a natural sense of width and depth to mono sources without sacrificing phase integrity. It makes stereo enhancement both effortless and transparent, ensuring a mix stays true to its original character while gaining extra dimension.” - Reimund Dratwa, CEO, Fuse Audio Labs
Compatibility
OCELOT Upmixer is supported on PCs running Windows 7 or above, and Macs running macOS 10.12 and higher. VST2, VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available.
Pricing & Availability
OCELOT Upmixer is available now, and is being offered at an introductory price of $29£24.50 until 10 May 2025, when it will increase to its full price of $69£59. Prices include VAT.
