Question

I know the "Dual Pan" effect already allows for this, but why not build the ability to independently pan the left and right channels right into the fader itself thus saving me from inserting another plugin?

Answer 1

@ jurijgianlucaricotti, I think most folks are aware of that functionality, but the point of this request is to avoid the extra steps of having to load the Dual Pan plugin.

Improving workflow is all about eliminating extra steps that have a non-value add. As Niles post shows, this feature could be built into the existing mixer without taking up any additional UI space, but saving users from having to load a separate plugin.

Answer 2

Yes, something like this:

Answer 3

Yes Niles, exactly like that!

Answer 4

You can do it using the Dual Pan plugin in the presonus plug in folder. :-)

Answer 5

This would realy come in handy, because now i need to drag a plug-in for this.

Answer 6

I agree.  You should be able to switch to this as the default for stereo pan like cubase without adding another plugin.

Answer 7

Would be nice if they would just add the options on the panner itself.

Answer 8

Definitely! This is one of the few things that works better in Pro Tools than in Studio One.

Answer 9

Coming from Pro Tools I would love to see this feature, too!

BUT: Take into account that there might be some users who prefer the way it is now (one slider for both channels / Dual Pan-Plugin for individual Pan positions). So I would suggest that - if the changes comes - Presonus also introduce a Key command (e.g. "alt + drag") for handling both sliders combined.

I have brought a request that (sadly) handles the same topic: http://answers.presonus.com/24711/real-stereo-tracks

I must admit that - the Newbie I am - I should not have released this request, beause of this earlier thread here (which I hadn't realised). However it brought up, that there are users who prefer the existing method, so they should no lose their workflow by introducing individual L/R-Faders.

Answer 10

+1 Frequently used functionality like this should be built into the mixer

Answer 11

Two and a half years later, and this still hasn't happened. And as I'm working on a track, I'm super frustrated that to have panning happen post-send where it should, while using the dual pan plugin, I have to create a bus track JUST for the dual pan plugin.

Answer 12

There is another option, which is used by Reaper:
Have one knob for panning, and one for stereo width. That works even better than 2 handles for both sides.

Answer 13

So many great usability improvements in 4.5, yet still no fix for this. Such a shame.

Answer 14

+1 Please add as an option to the native panning. Adding Dual Pan to EVERY SINGLE STEREO TRACK is a PITA!

I thought I researched all I needed before making the switch to S1. This slipped, though I doubt it would've curbed my purchase.

We all love big, new features, but sometimes the small ones make just as big of an impact on workflow.

Answer 15

Is the idea good? Yes. Please just do it. <3