StereoTool

Addon

StereoTool is available as a paid addon. Enable it in Station > Addons.

Professional audio processing for broadcast-quality sound.

Path: Station > Settings > StereoTool

Overview

StereoTool is a third-party audio processor that provides advanced sound enhancement. It runs on the audio output before encoding, applying multiband compression, stereo enhancement, and other broadcast processing.

Requirements

• Active StereoTool license
• StereoTool preset file (.sts)

Configuration

Enable StereoTool

1. Navigate to Station > Settings > StereoTool
2. Toggle Enable StereoTool
3. Upload your preset file
4. Click Save

Preset Files

StereoTool uses preset files (.sts) to define processing settings. Presets control:

• Multiband compression
• Limiting
• Stereo widening
• Bass enhancement
• High-frequency processing

Source	Description
StereoTool presets	Included with StereoTool license
Custom presets	Created in StereoTool standalone
Third-party presets	Available from audio processing vendors

Upload a Preset

1. Click Upload Preset
2. Select your .sts file
3. The preset loads automatically

Processing Chain

StereoTool processes audio after internal processing but before encoding:

Audio → Gap Killer → EBU R128 → StereoTool → Encoder

Bypass Mode

Temporarily disable StereoTool without removing the configuration:

1. Toggle Bypass to enabled
2. Audio passes through unprocessed
3. Toggle off to re-enable processing

Troubleshooting

No Audio Output

• Verify the preset file is valid
• Check that the preset was created with a compatible StereoTool version
• Try bypassing StereoTool to confirm source audio works

Distorted Audio

• The preset may be too aggressive for the source material
• Reduce input gain in the preset
• Use a preset designed for internet streaming

High CPU Usage

• StereoTool processing is CPU-intensive
• Consider using a lighter preset
• Contact support if issues persist