HiPan Free Band-Split Panning Plugin (VST3 & AU)
Take control of your stereo field by panning high and low frequencies separately with this free utility
When mixing busy tracks, standard panning can sometimes push your entire low end to one side, muddying the stereo image. HiPan by Eli & Flo solves this problem by allowing you to split and pan your frequency bands independently. It is a simple, highly effective way to keep your mix clean and balanced without setting up complex multi-channel routing.
How HiPan Works
HiPan is a lightweight utility plugin designed to give you precise control over stereo placement. Instead of moving the entire audio signal left or right, it divides the signal into low and high bands. This allows you to place your high frequencies in the stereo field while keeping your low end centered, maintaining power and clarity.
Features & Controls
- Independent Panning: Separate controls for panning high and low frequencies individually.
- Adjustable Crossover: A crossover frequency selector to determine exactly where the signal splits.
- Stereo Spread: Built-in control to adjust the overall width of the stereo image.
- Low Mono Mode: A quick toggle to force the low frequencies into mono, keeping bass frequencies centered.
- Solo Monitoring: Allows you to listen to the high or low bands in isolation for precise adjustment.
- CPU Efficiency: Optimized for lightweight performance, allowing you to use it across multiple tracks.
Typical Use Cases
- Keeping kick drums and sub-bass centered in mono while widening synths or room mics above the crossover point.
- Panning high-frequency transients of a guitar or synth to one side without losing the low-end weight on the opposite side.
- Improving stereo balance and resolving frequency conflicts in dense mixes.
Formats & Installation
HiPan is compatible with both Windows and macOS systems. For Windows, it is provided in VST3 format. For macOS, it comes in VST3 and AU formats. Installation is straightforward: Windows users can copy the VST3 file to their common VST3 directory, while macOS users can run the included installer package.
Pricing and Licensing
HiPan is free forever. Created by developers Eli & Flo to solve a common mixing issue, this utility plugin contains no hidden costs, subscription fees, or license restrictions. It is available as a free download on itch.io.
HiPan is a simple, no-nonsense utility that belongs in every producer’s toolkit. By offering band-split panning in a single, lightweight interface, it eliminates the need for complicated routing. It is an excellent free tool for achieving cleaner, wider, and more balanced mixes.
