★★★★☆ (4/5) Value for money is high, but lacks plugin integration and has minor phase issues on dense material.
V.I Stereo to 5.1 Converter VST Plugin Suite - Doom9's Forum
Select "Bass Redirection." Set the crossover at 120Hz (the THX standard). The suite will strip all bass below 120Hz from the main 5 speakers and duplicate/synthesize it for the subwoofer channel. v.i stereo to 5.1 converter suite
: For hosts that only support standard 2-in/2-out plugins, the suite provides three companion pairs: fLfR : Handles the front left and front right channels. CLFE : Manages the center and LFE channels.
Common compatible software includes Steinberg Cubase, Nuendo, Plogue Bidule, and Foobar2000 with a VST bridge. ★★★★☆ (4/5) Value for money is high, but
The suite is optimized for real-time monitoring, allowing users to hear the surround effect while adjusting sliders without significant lag.
How does the V.I Stereo to 5.1 Converter Suite stack up against the giants? : For hosts that only support standard 2-in/2-out
You have a documentary source by an indie filmmaker. The audio was recorded on a stereo shotgun mic. Using the V.I suite, you can lock the dialogue to the Center channel (so it doesn't move when characters turn around) and push the street noise to the Surrounds. This creates a professional broadcast mix without re-recording Foley.