If you find any stereo image issues in your stems or submixes, you can use a range of tools and techniques to fix them, such as panning, EQ, compression, reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, stereo widener, mid-side processor, or polarity switch. The exact method and settings will depend on the nature and severity of the problem as well as your creative vision and taste. However, there are some general guidelines to follow. Panning should be used to balance and position your sounds in the stereo field; however, extreme panning should generally be avoided. EQ can be used to adjust the frequency balance and distribution of your sounds in the stereo field; however, too much boosting or cutting on either side should generally be avoided. Compression can help control the dynamics and consistency of your sounds in the stereo field; however, overcompressing or undercompressing should generally be avoided. Reverb, delay, chorus, flanger or phaser can create depth, width and movement in your sounds in the stereo field; however, overusing or misusing these effects should generally be avoided. Stereo widener can enhance the perceived width and spaciousness of your sounds in the stereo field; however, making your sounds too wide or narrow should generally be avoided. Mid-side processor can manipulate the mid and side signals of your sounds in the stereo field; however, altering the mid or side signals too much should generally be avoided. Finally, polarity switch can be used to invert the polarity of one or both channels of your sounds in the stereo field; however inverting the polarity should generally be avoided.