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Nolvra IMAGER

Nolvra / $79

IMAGER is Nolvra's three-band stereo width plugin that prints mono fold-down loss in dB. $79, 7-day trial, All-Access. AU, VST3, standalone; Windows VST3 + standalone.

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The Dubspot verdict

The Dubspot verdict

A three-band width tool that prints fold-down loss against 3.01 dB and 6.02 dB lines. $79. The low band cannot go wider than unity. It does not auto-correct.

Best for Mixers who already fold to mono and want a live fold-down figure next to three width controls.

Pros

  • Continuous mono fold-down reading in dB
  • Three bands; low band capped at unity on the parameter
  • DELTA, MONO, and per-band mid/side solo that cannot move the needle
  • $79, 7-day trial, included in All-Access

Cons

  • No automatic width correction, by design
  • macOS is Apple Silicon only
  • Not a vectorscope suite

Field notes

Overview

IMAGER is Nolvra's three-band stereo width plugin. It measures broadband mono fold-down loss at its own output and prints it in dB against 3.01 dB and 6.02 dB lines. The low band cannot go wider than unity. DELTA, MONO, and solo sit after the needle, so they cannot move the reading.

Street price is $79. A 7-day trial needs no card. Two machines. AU, VST3, and standalone on macOS 11+ Apple Silicon; VST3 and standalone on 64-bit Windows. Sold direct from nolvra.com/products/imager.

Compared with Ozone 11 it is one insert, not a mastering suite. It does not auto-correct width. Read the RIDGE and IMAGER first look.

Technical matrix

Specifications

Type
3-band stereo width with fold-down needle
Lines
3.01 dB and 6.02 dB
Version
0.8.7
Formats
macOS AU/VST3/standalone; Windows VST3 + standalone
System
macOS 11+ Apple Silicon; 64-bit Windows
Price
$79; All-Access $19.99/mo or $199/yr

Last verified 2026-09-11

Quick reference

FAQ

How much does IMAGER cost?

IMAGER is $79 from Nolvra, with a 7-day no-card trial. It is included in All-Access at $19.99/month or $199/year.

Does IMAGER fix mono problems?

No. It measures fold-down loss and leaves width where you set it. Nolvra removed an automatic guard on purpose.

What formats does IMAGER support?

AU, VST3, and standalone on macOS 11+ Apple Silicon. VST3 and standalone on 64-bit Windows.

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