: For live FM monitoring, a "reasonable" quality setting offers ~28ms latency, whereas the "best" quality setting exceeds 100ms, which is too high for real-time monitoring.
If Stereo Tool reads metadata or audio from network drives, it may lose connection after a server reboot, requiring a manual restart of the application to regain access. Stereo Tool 7.83 User Manual - Scribd stereo tool settings
This is the foundation of your sound. Set the AGC to ensure a consistent input level, so soft acoustic tracks and loud rock songs enter the processor at the same volume. 2. Dynamics and Multiband Compression : For live FM monitoring, a "reasonable" quality
If you want to dive in immediately, try these manual settings as a "Safe Start": Set the AGC to ensure a consistent input
Pro Tip: For internet streaming, keep the AGC gentle. Over-AGCs cause "breathing" artifacts.