Stereo to mono conversion

Learn how to enable and use Forte’s stereo-to-mono conversion feature in Forte.

Stereo to mono conversion

Enabling stereo to mono conversion

  • Open Forte Import and go to the Customize section in the settings.
  • Locate the Stereo to Mono checkbox and enable it.

Configuring what gets converted

  • Click the gear (cog) icon next to the stereo to mono option to access detailed settings.
  • Choose which types of tracks you want Forte to convert:
    • Fake Stereo: Stereo files with mono content will be converted to mono.
    • Hard-Panned Stereo: Stereo files panned fully left or right will be converted to a single left or right channel.

Saving and applying settings

  • After configuring your preferences, click Save to confirm your settings.
  • From now on, whenever you import audio files, Forte will automatically detect and convert fake stereo and hard-panned tracks to mono, streamlining your mix preparation.
Updated on: 
Oct 13, 2025