BOZ Digital Labs Category: Audio Plugin (VST, AU, AAX) / Upmixing Utility Platform: Windows, macOS

: A host application (DAW) with surround sound support, such as Steinberg Nuendo , is necessary to handle the 5.1 output. for these plugins in a specific DAW? The plugin world doesn't love surround - Steinberg Forums

V.I Stereo to 5.1 Converter Suite by Steve Thomson - KVR Audio

| Feature | V.I Suite | Manual in DAW | |--------|-----------|---------------| | Center extraction | AI-assisted | Phase tricks only | | LFE management | Adjustable crossover | Built manually | | Surround ambiance | Synthetic regeneration | Requires reverb plugins | | Batch conversion | ✅ | ❌ | | Dolby/DTS export | Built-in | Needs separate encoder |

A slider that compensates for stereo files that are either too narrow or unnaturally wide.