Stereotops LV2 Plugin

Single-knob stereo width control. Range from mono to enhanced stereo.

Features

• Single-parameter stereo width control
• Range : mono (0%) to enhanced stereo (100%)
• Default 50% position = natural stereo (no change)
• Simple, one-knob operation
• No dependencies beyond LV2 SDK

Project Home

https://simdott.github.io/stereotops

Plugin URI

urn:simdott:stereotops

Dependencies

• C compiler (gcc, clang, etc.)
• LV2 development headers

Installation by distribution

Debian/Ubuntu : sudo apt-get install build-essential lv2-dev

Fedora : sudo dnf install gcc lv2-devel

Arch : sudo pacman -S base-devel lv2

Build and Install

1. Download the source : git clone https://github.com/simdott/stereotops cd stereotops

2. Make the install script executable : chmod +x install.sh

3. Install for current user (recommended) : ./install.sh

   Or install system-wide (requires sudo) : sudo ./install.sh

Verification

List installed plugins : lv2ls | grep stereotops

Should show : urn:simdott:stereotops

Usage

Load in any LV2-compatible host (Ardour, Carla, Reaper, etc.). Connect stereo inputs/outputs.

The Stereo Width control adjusts the stereo image:

• 0% : Mono (left and right channels summed)
• 50% : Natural stereo (bypass, no change)
• 100% : Enhanced stereo (widest image)

Note: Higher width settings will sound quieter if your track is later converted to mono. This is normal—use this plugin on tracks that will remain in stereo.

Interface : this plugin has no custom graphical interface. It uses your host's standard control UI (slider, knob, or numerical entry).

Files

• stereotops.c - Plugin source code
• stereotops.ttl - Plugin description (ports, properties)
• manifest.ttl - Bundle manifest
• install.sh - Build and install script
• uninstall.sh - Uninstall script

Uninstall

1. Make the uninstall script executable : chmod +x uninstall.sh

2. Uninstall for current user : ./uninstall.sh

   Or uninstall system-wide : sudo ./uninstall.sh

v1.0.0 (2026-03-03)

• Initial release

License

GPL-2.0-or-later

Author

Simon Delaruotte (simdott)