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AutoPan

Steinberg

Where to get itIncluded with Cubase. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.steinberg.net

AutoPan is a stereo imaging effect that modulates the left/right pan position of audio signals using selectable or custom waveforms. It delivers smooth sweeps, ramps, instant jumps, and random modulation curves, making it ideal for creating movement and width in stereo mixes. A linked-channel mode enables chopping effects by modulating both channels simultaneously, and external side-chain control allows dynamic Width adjustment from another signal source.

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Key Features

01Waveform presets: Sine, Triangle, Square, Random One Shot, and Random Continuous
02Manual waveform drawing with node adjustment and straight-line mode (Shift-click)
03Phase offset for staggered AutoPan instances across tracks
04Tempo-sync rate control with Factor multiplier for slow panorama movement
05Link mode for chopping effects via simultaneous left/right channel modulation
06External side-chain input to control Width parameter dynamically
07Smooth parameter for transition interpolation between panorama steps

Things to Try

  • 01Use Sine waveform for smooth, vocal-friendly sweeps
  • 02Activate Link mode and adjust Width to create chopping effects instead of panning
  • 03Set different Phase offsets on multiple AutoPan instances for more organic overall stereo movement
  • 04Enable Sync and use the Factor parameter to create very slow panorama movements

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