Klevgrand Pana

A Pan Knob for The Human Ear. Pana is a top - notch stereo tool that enables more elegant and natural audio positioning than regular balance panning. There are various ways to pan an audio signal. The common method is to change the volume of one channel, which is CPU - efficient and often the best way to position audio. Most DAWs and mixing consoles have this built - in. Another way is the Haas method, adding a short delay to one channel for a richer sound, but it can seem a bit unnatural. Applying a low - pass filter to one channel is an elegant approach that maintains audio energy on both channels while making the sound positioned, working great on transient - rich sounds like drums. Pana combines delaying and filtering methods for a more natural positioning, making it a versatile tool for most sound types and offering a great mixing experience. There's also a crossover filter to keep low - end frequencies centered, preventing the mix from tipping. Features include an adjustable micro - delay tuned to human head size, an adjustable low - pass filter on the opposite channel, a bass crossover filter, a quick mono - compatibility check button, a correlation meter for phase checking, a pan lock for preset browsing, and a collection of ready - made presets. The pan knob in Pana is a macro controller for filter and micro - delay parameters. You can set your head size as binaural hearing depends on the time difference between ears. Keep low frequencies in the middle to avoid mix imbalance. Adjust the high - frequency filtering curve as binaural hearing also relies on it. Check mono compatibility to ensure audio signals are in phase.

Using Pana is easy. First, you can start by adjusting the pan knob. Remember, it's a macro controller that affects multiple parameters like the filter and micro - delay. To make the audio positioning more in tune with how humans hear, set the head - size knob according to your preference. If you want to keep the low - end frequencies centered and prevent the mix from getting off - balance, use the bass crossover filter. For high - frequency filtering, adjust the curve - steepening knob. When you're done setting up, use the quick button to check if your audio is mono - compatible and the correlation meter to check the phase. If you're browsing through presets, use the pan lock to keep the pan knob in place. As for maintenance, keep your software updated to ensure Pana works at its best. And that's all you need to know to get great audio mixing results with Pana.