Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Links & more videos below...
SSL Plugins - bit.ly/49aM2VA
Fusion Bundle - bit.ly/4drmVin
Fusion Vintage Drive - bit.ly/4wBwqV8
Fusion HF Compressor - bit.ly/4fpFK8f
Fusion Stereo Imager - bit.ly/43gjDtC
Fusion Transformer - bit.ly/4tCGTwV
Digicrush - bit.ly/3P6rIxS
X-DynEQ - bit.ly/4fyoz4m
Channel Strip 4k E - bit.ly/4duFimO
Channel Strip 4k B - bit.ly/4uhzjZw
Channel Strip 4k G - bit.ly/4dTEurV
Vocalstrip 2 - bit.ly/3Polycw
Bus Comp 2 - bit.ly/4wQlJya
Full Length Masterclass - youtu.be/aX_IaMOFFz8
Fusion Bundle - youtu.be/JeM5q486Uss
Fusion Vintage Drive - youtu.be/WjE7ozK02nc
Fusion HF Compressor - youtu.be/XoS8tP4DM0k
Fusion Stereo Imager - youtu.be/pSpBC6mJCJY
Fusion Transformer - youtu.be/OyAo5sDqVfQ
About Oversampling - youtu.be/-t95syDfY08
Digi crush - youtu.be/Pcyum-bA-Ls
X-DynEQ - youtu.be/x_Q-8TRv4nY
Channel Strip 4k E - youtu.be/oRAbqv1ZtTM
Channel Strip 4k B - youtu.be/XDS_r_pPFFQ
Channel Strip 4k G - youtu.be/6_9JXW1jmvU
About Phil Collins Drums - youtu.be/F3_3-hxuSgg
Vocalstrip 2 - youtu.be/6FK_yusglBE
G-Series Bus Comp - youtu.be/huPuQz7HFSI
Unlock the secrets of pro-level stereo width. In this deep dive, Conor and Luke focus on the SSL Fusion Stereo Imager, a tool many consider the "crown jewel" of the Fusion range.
If you've struggled with making your mixes sound "wide" without losing the punch of your kick or destroying your phase correlation, this is the tutorial you need. We break down the technical magic behind the Shuffle and Space controls and show you how to get that "expensive" record sound in seconds.
Achieving a wide, 3D mix is easy—doing it while keeping your mix "mono-compatible" is the hard part. In this segment, Luke from Solid State Logic explains why the Fusion Stereo Imager is a game-changer for the master bus.
In this video, we cover:
Space vs. Width: Understanding the difference between Mid (Sum) and Side (Difference) processing.
The Shuffle Control: A masterclass in frequency-dependent widening. Learn how to set your crossover (around 280Hz) to widen low-mid information without washing out your center image.
Mono Compatibility: How SSL uses phase inversion "slices" to ensure that when your mix is summed to mono, the widening disappears rather than canceling out your instruments.
The "Expensive" Sound: Why SSL hardware emulations add a natural, polished sheen to overheads and high-end transients.
Whether you're mixing Jazz-Hop or heavy Electronica, these width techniques will help your music "breathe" and stand out on any system.
📍 Chapter Markers & Topics
00:00 – Intro: Is the Stereo Imager the Best Fusion Plugin?
00:15 – Audio Demo: Hearing the Mix "Open Up"
00:35 – The Two Pillars: Space (Mid) and Width (Side)
00:47 – Defining "Shuffle": The Secret Crossover Point
01:05 – Widening Without Loss: How SSL Preserves Mono Info
01:25 – Technical Deep Dive: Left/Right Flipping & Crossovers
01:45 – Phase Inversion Slices: The Math of the "Perceived Width"
02:10 – The "Expensive" Sound: Why it Sounds Like a Finished Record
02:25 – Natural Processing: Making Overheads & Highs Pop
02:45 – Less is More: The Power of ±6 dB of Side Info
03:05 – Final Comparison: Bringing the Mix to Life
Links & more videos below...
SSL Plugins - bit.ly/49aM2VA
Fusion Bundle - bit.ly/4drmVin
Fusion Vintage Drive - bit.ly/4wBwqV8
Fusion HF Compressor - bit.ly/4fpFK8f
Fusion Stereo Imager - bit.ly/43gjDtC
Fusion Transformer - bit.ly/4tCGTwV
Digicrush - bit.ly/3P6rIxS
X-DynEQ - bit.ly/4fyoz4m
Channel Strip 4k E - bit.ly/4duFimO
Channel Strip 4k B - bit.ly/4uhzjZw
Channel Strip 4k G - bit.ly/4dTEurV
Vocalstrip 2 - bit.ly/3Polycw
Bus Comp 2 - bit.ly/4wQlJya
Full Length Masterclass - youtu.be/aX_IaMOFFz8
Fusion Bundle - youtu.be/JeM5q486Uss
Fusion Vintage Drive - youtu.be/WjE7ozK02nc
Fusion HF Compressor - youtu.be/XoS8tP4DM0k
Fusion Stereo Imager - youtu.be/pSpBC6mJCJY
Fusion Transformer - youtu.be/OyAo5sDqVfQ
About Oversampling - youtu.be/-t95syDfY08
Digi crush - youtu.be/Pcyum-bA-Ls
X-DynEQ - youtu.be/x_Q-8TRv4nY
Channel Strip 4k E - youtu.be/oRAbqv1ZtTM
Channel Strip 4k B - youtu.be/XDS_r_pPFFQ
Channel Strip 4k G - youtu.be/6_9JXW1jmvU
About Phil Collins Drums - youtu.be/F3_3-hxuSgg
Vocalstrip 2 - youtu.be/6FK_yusglBE
G-Series Bus Comp - youtu.be/huPuQz7HFSI
Unlock the secrets of pro-level stereo width. In this deep dive, Conor and Luke focus on the SSL Fusion Stereo Imager, a tool many consider the "crown jewel" of the Fusion range.
If you've struggled with making your mixes sound "wide" without losing the punch of your kick or destroying your phase correlation, this is the tutorial you need. We break down the technical magic behind the Shuffle and Space controls and show you how to get that "expensive" record sound in seconds.
Achieving a wide, 3D mix is easy—doing it while keeping your mix "mono-compatible" is the hard part. In this segment, Luke from Solid State Logic explains why the Fusion Stereo Imager is a game-changer for the master bus.
In this video, we cover:
Space vs. Width: Understanding the difference between Mid (Sum) and Side (Difference) processing.
The Shuffle Control: A masterclass in frequency-dependent widening. Learn how to set your crossover (around 280Hz) to widen low-mid information without washing out your center image.
Mono Compatibility: How SSL uses phase inversion "slices" to ensure that when your mix is summed to mono, the widening disappears rather than canceling out your instruments.
The "Expensive" Sound: Why SSL hardware emulations add a natural, polished sheen to overheads and high-end transients.
Whether you're mixing Jazz-Hop or heavy Electronica, these width techniques will help your music "breathe" and stand out on any system.
📍 Chapter Markers & Topics
00:00 – Intro: Is the Stereo Imager the Best Fusion Plugin?
00:15 – Audio Demo: Hearing the Mix "Open Up"
00:35 – The Two Pillars: Space (Mid) and Width (Side)
00:47 – Defining "Shuffle": The Secret Crossover Point
01:05 – Widening Without Loss: How SSL Preserves Mono Info
01:25 – Technical Deep Dive: Left/Right Flipping & Crossovers
01:45 – Phase Inversion Slices: The Math of the "Perceived Width"
02:10 – The "Expensive" Sound: Why it Sounds Like a Finished Record
02:25 – Natural Processing: Making Overheads & Highs Pop
02:45 – Less is More: The Power of ±6 dB of Side Info
03:05 – Final Comparison: Bringing the Mix to Life
