Ozone Imager 2

When you first open , the interface feels disarmingly simple. It features a large central knob labeled "Width" ranging from 0% (mono) to 200% (ultra-wide). However, the real magic lies in the three modes available via the dropdown menu: Stereo , Stereoize v1 , and Stereoize v2 .

: A newer algorithm introduced in version 2 that provides a more subtle, natural-sounding enhancement, making it better suited for delicate adjustments. ozone imager 2

Unlike traditional stereo wideners that use simple Mid/Side EQ (which often sounds hollow when summed to mono), Ozone Imager 2 uses a proprietary harmonic algorithm. It adds width by generating new side content based on the existing sound. The result is a widening effect that stays surprisingly mono-compatible and doesn't lose its low-end punch. When you first open , the interface feels disarmingly simple

Two independent faders allow you to adjust the gain of the (center) and Side (edges) channels. : A newer algorithm introduced in version 2

Hidden behind the "iZotope" logo is a toggleable mode called . This is not a simple M/S widener; it’s a psychoacoustic processor that generates uncorrelated stereo information from a mono source.