Brainworx has released bx_dynEQ (after long wait as Ashley noticed). It’s bundle consisting of no less than of four plug-ins: bx_dynEQ mono, bx_dynEQ stereo, bx_dynEQ M/S and bx_boom!

From the Brainworx press release:

The concept of the bx_dynEQ is a truely NEW approach to dynamic EQ-ing, using innovative M/S features to allow for results not possible with any other EQ.

The stereo version introduces our unique “cross-feed” M/S feature, which allows M & S signals to actually “trigger” each other! An impressive selection of filter types including our new Brainworx band-pass filters and our trademark Bass-Shift and Presence Shift filters make this EQ an engineers swiss knife. Preset knobs in the GUI enable the engineer to find good starting points fast and easy despite of the complexity of this new monster…

I have to choose my words carefully, because I’m not sure I fully grasp the entire concept by just reading about this. The dynamic EQ-bit isn’t that complicated. Seems to be the rage these days too, doesn’t it? But the M/S capabilities, which is sort of Brainworx’s “thing”, is where the question marks come in.

Mono version…

bx_dynEQ is not only an EQ, not even only a dynamic EQ, but it also is a true dynamics processor and an EQ system – at the same time.

Not to sound like a dick, but I guess this makes it a channelstrip… Jerk-mode off.

bx_boom! is one bx_dynEQ preset demonstrating “the superior M/S features of this EQ best”, according to Brainworx. I’m curious about this. Not to piss on the great efforts (probably) made to create the entire bx_dynEQ, but most of the time I grab for these simple devices because they always keep me moving.

Stripped down to only 2 parameters and an intuitive graphic design this tools enables you to attenuate or boost the impact of your bass drum sound – in a final mix (!) or a complete stereo drum-loop.

bx_boom!

Sounds pretty interesting, right? The design is pretty wicked too.

So what can we use these for, besides tuning the kick drum? Other natural suggestions are of course de-essing, or any kind of dynamic EQ’ing. Since we’re talking M/S here, widening is probably a useable feature as well.

I’ll hopefully have time to try it today, so if you have any questions I’ll do my best to answer them.

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