Settings — Stereo Tool

: Adds width, but experts suggest using it sparingly (like "anchovies on a pizza") to avoid multipath issues in FM. : If using automation software, set the internal amp to -1 to -3 dB

Incredible for cleaning up "loudness war" tracks that are already distorted. Multiband Compression & AGC: AGC (Automatic Gain Control) stereo tool settings

Generates the pilot tone for stereo transmission and handles RDS (Radio Data System) to display station names and song titles on receivers Pre-emphasis: : Adds width, but experts suggest using it

Stereo Tool is not just an equalizer or a compressor. It is a professional-grade, multiband audio processing suite originally designed for FM radio broadcasters to make their signal "cut through" the noise. Today, it is used for internet radio, podcast mastering, live streaming, and even hi-fi playback. It is a professional-grade, multiband audio processing suite