Stereo Tool comes with a robust library of factory presets. The developers recommend starting with those at the top of the list.
Stereo Tool is a real-time audio processing software known for its exceptional audio quality and versatility. It is used for FM transmitter processing, AM broadcasting, web streaming, and post-production. Core Processing Features stereo tool preset
Depending on your project, you'll want to look for presets that match your specific output: Stereo Tool comes with a robust library of factory presets
Some community-created presets, such as the "Signature Series" or "Power Station," are frequently updated to work with newer versions of the software. It is used for FM transmitter processing, AM
If the compressor is the architect, the clipper is the butcher. It takes the peaks of the audio—the sharp spikes of a snare hit or a vocal sibilance—and slices them off. This is the secret to the "loudness wars." By shaving off the microscopic, transient peaks that human ears barely perceive anyway, the engineer can raise the overall volume of the track without causing distortion (or at least, without causing objectionable distortion).
Stereo Tool presets typically use the .sts file extension.
Enhances the spatial image of the audio.