Panning and stereo imaging are important for mixing music. They help make a song feel bigger and more interesting.

Panning

• What It Means: It’s about spreading sounds from the left to the right speakers.
• Example: If you put a guitar a little to the left and a keyboard a little to the right, each instrument can be heard better. This stops everything from sounding too crowded.

Stereo Imaging

• What It Means: This is how we sense the width and depth of sounds.
• Example: Imagine using reverb on singing to make it feel further away in the mix, while keeping the lead guitar loud and clear in front.

When we use panning and stereo imaging together, they make the music more fun to listen to and draw the audience in.