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PanMan

Soundtoys

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PanMan is a rhythmic autopanning effect that moves audio dynamically across the stereo field using multiple modulation modes. It combines features from classic analog panners like the PanScan and Cyclosonic FS-1 with modern capabilities including MIDI sync, dynamic envelope control, and custom pattern editing. The plugin allows panning beyond the standard stereo speakers—up to 105 degrees offset and 210 degrees of total modulation width.

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Key Features

01Six modulation modes: LFO, Rhythm Step, Rhythm Shape, Ping Pong, Random, and Random Step
02105 degrees offset and up to 210 degrees of modulation width for 'beyond the speakers' panning
03Dynamic envelope control with Threshold, Attack (0–5000 ms), and Release (0–5000 ms)
04Rhythm Step and Rhythm Shape editors for custom pan patterns with five smoothing modes (Linear, Sine, Exp, Sym, Rev)
05Trigger Divider (1–12) to set pan transitions per trigger event
06Seven Analog Style algorithms: Clean, Fat, Squash, Dirt, Crunch, Shred, Pump
07MIDI clock sync and Tap Tempo for tempo-locked effects

Things to Try

  • 01In Rhythm Step Mode, use the Feel control to shift your pattern ahead of the beat (Rush) or behind (Drag) to lock the panning into the pocket of your track
  • 02In Ping Pong Mode with a percussive source, use the Type filter (highpass or lowpass) and Cutoff control to exclude bass frequencies from triggering pan events
  • 03In Rhythm Shape Mode, select one of the three direction types (Ramp-Down, Triangle, Ramp-Up) and use the Rhythm Editor to trigger one full cycle of that shape per event for complex rhythmic patterns
  • 04Set the Trigger Divider in Ping Pong or Random Step Mode to values higher than 1 (e.g., 8) to skip triggers and create sparser pan transitions
Formats
VSTVST3AUAAX
Official Website↗User Manual↗

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