New tool dime [ms] offers flexible mid/side processing to your existing plugins. No fancy rerouting required.
Time Off Audio has released dime [ms], a plugin designed to give producers and engineers greater control over mid/side processing. The tool acts as a plugin host, allowing users to apply AU or VST3 effects on mid and side signals independently — even if those effects don’t natively support mid/side operation. Confused? Check it out below:
dime [ms] offers four plugin slots each for the mid and side channels, enabling custom signal chains. Users can map up to ten parameters for quick access and tweak their setup using built-in mix controls and stereo width visualisation. Time Off Audio emphasizes that the plugin aims to simplify what is often a complex routing task in your DAW.
Key features of dime [ms]
- Mid/side channel soloing to hear effects in isolation
- Input/output gain staging for level-matched A/B comparisons
- A built-in visualizer with multiple display modes
- Support for AU, VST3, and AAX formats
- Light and dark UI modes
- Zero added latency and low CPU usage
Expansion of the ‘dime’ lineup
The launch follows the release of dime [tt] in late 2024, which separates transient and tonal components for targeted effect application. Time Off Audio reports that user feedback has driven recent updates to dime [tt], including GPU-accelerated UI improvements and enhanced plugin browsing.
Additionally, Time Off Audio has joined Plugin Boutique’s roster, giving its products wider exposure within a curated retail environment known for music production tools.
For many in electronic music production — where mid/side treatment of space, depth, and stereo imaging is routine — tools like dime [ms] offer a modular way to integrate deeper processing chains without redesigning a session from scratch.
Availability and pricing
dime [ms] is available now from the Time Off Audio website and Plugin Boutique, with an introductory price of $/€19 (regular price $/€29).
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