Brainworx bx digital V2, Manual

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bx_digital V2 manual
3. What is M/S good for in Mastering?
Well, it may sound simple, but the bx_digital V2 has a built-in M/S matrix that will
separate any stereo signal into its mono sum and the stereo difference signals.
Thus you are able to separately control these two signals which can be very useful
when you work on a stereo mix that has certain „problems“ - or if you simply want
to enhance certain elements in the mix.
Ever tried to cut high frequencies of a mix to reduce the „essing“ of the lead vocals
and at the same time boost high frequencies of your harmony instruments (guitars,
keyboards, pianos, etc… most likely recorded or mixed in stereo)?
With bx_digital V2 and its M/S modes you can do exactly that.
4. But what´s so new about V2 then?
First of all, all the great things about bx_digital are still in V2, we have not sorted
out anything. M/S modes, Solo S and Solo M etc. are still on board.
Then we have added features from both, the TDM version of bx_digital (7-bands,
Auto Solo Mode, etc.), and from bx_hybrid as well (Auto Listen Mode).
Add all new and improved audio filters (EQ bands) and you have a GREAT stereo
EQ.
EQ-ing in M/S will cause “non-linear” phases, but most
experienced mastering engineers use this technique if a mix needs it, and if used
with caution (a great advice on most things that are fun…) M/S processing can be
a very creative and powerful weapon.
Since bx_digital V2 also has a “regular L/R mode”:
You don´t have to do all this all the time… but you can… :-)
Also, while there were quite some M/S - tools released after bx_digital V1 first
came out, one original BX feature is the possibility to SOLO your M or S - signal,
which means you can listen to ONLY the M or S signal of your mix and work on
these two signals individually – phase corrected automatically.
“Why is this so unusual?” you might ask now. Well, although the S signal is included
in a regular L/R stereo signal, it is not in phase on both channels, so we had to
come up with an easy way to correct that each time you want to listen to your
S-signal solo…
Start by playing some stereo mixes through your bx_digital V2 plug-in and push the
solo button of the S-section… you will be amazed of what you will hear… you will be
able to correct stuff you have never even heard before in your mixes!
Then dig some deeper, try the Auto Solo and Auto Listen Modes, the Shifter EQs,
etc. You will quickly get the concept this way.
5. Features of the bx_digital V2:
bx1:
• 7-band mastering quality EQ with Shelving, Bell and Pass-Filters.
• “Auto Solo” and “Auto Listen” Modes
• Unique and new “SixPack” master section: (6 knobs)
• Input Gain and Balance features to adjust incoming levels and to balance out
mixes that are not 100% centered.
• Individual PAN for M and S signals (in all modes) to control the output balance
- with more precision than ever.
• Stereo Width Control for your mix. Make your mix wider
without an effects processor by increasing the S-Signal –
in ALL modes.
• Filter section includes new Lo-Shelving, Hi-Shelving, full-parametric Bell type,
Lo-Pass & Hi-Pass filters. All 7 bands have been adjusted in frequency-range
and type-selection by international mastering engineers to help you get