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Surround Sound
Cubase provides integrated surround sound features with support for several formats. All audio-related channels and busses can handle multi-channel speaker configurations. A channel in the MixConsole can contain either complete surround mixes or an individual speaker channel as part of a surround setup.
VST MultiPanner
The VST MultiPanner plug-in allows you to position a sound source in the surround field or to modify existing premixes. The plug-in distributes the incoming audio to the output surround channelsin various proportions.
Position of the Sound Source
The pan area of the VST MultiPanner plug-in shows you the position of the sound source and allows you to move it.
Movement Restriction Modes
VST MultiPanner allows you to restrict the movement within the pan area. This enables you to move the sound source along a specific axis, for example, from bottom left to top right.
Restricting Movements When Dragging the Sound Source
When dragging the sound source within the pan area, different movement restriction modes enable you to limit the movement to a specific axis, allowing for very accurate positioning.

Restricting Movements When Dragging the Sound Source

When dragging the sound source within the pan area, different movement restriction modes enable you to limit the movement to a specific axis, allowing for very accurate positioning.

Procedure

To restrict the movement within the pan area, do one of the following:
- Press the corresponding modifier key. The respective movement restriction button is highlighted, indicating that this mode is active.
  
  As soon as you release the modifier key, you return to Standard Positioning Mode.
- Click the corresponding button to permanently activate a positioning mode.
  
  To deactivate the selected positioning mode, click Standard Positioning Mode or another movement restriction button.