Quote:
I have a HUGE preference for a piano to be panned across the stereo field with the bass (low keys) on the left and the treble (higher keys) on the right...so "Driver's Seat"

So using your piano example, at least I'm not the only one that notices such stuff.

The same holds for me; even if the stereo piano sound is narrowed to the left side; the higher notes still have to come from more right than the lower notes (I'm OK with the piano being panned a bit left, but the upper notes still need to be more right than the lower notes .. even if that means just a tiny bit more toward middle).

Quote:
I suppose that would be an argument for the drums to be panned that way, as well?

That was why I made the original post; do others notice or is it just me?
Maybe the whole 'drivers seat' doesn't matter to most. I'm sure it doesn't matter to casual listeners, but as a musician, does it matter to you?
It seems to be matter to me
Something feels off, maybe it's the ride in this one

I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!