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ROUTING and IN / OUT - SWITCHES in M/S Mastering Sessions
(2 instances of the bx_control operate as a “M/S MATRIX” for OTHER
stereo tools while still offering the internal M/S features, of course)
When you intend to use the bx_control as an “M/S matrix” (to use other
plug-ins in M/S mode), simply place any stereo plug-in (actually, double
mono units work best, so you can adjust M & S individually…) in between
2 (two!) instances of the bx_control.
Plug-IN No 1 / Insert 1:
bx_control as M/S ENCODER (set INPUT to L/R, OUTPUT to M/S)
The M-signal will be put out on the LEFT channel of the bx_control.
The S-signal will be put out on the RIGHT channel of the bx_control.
Plug-IN No 2 / Insert 2:
any other stereo plug-in(s) - (double mono versions are best to
adjust M & S individually)
Apply all changes that should effect the M-signal to the LEFT
channel of the “inserted” plug-in(s).
Apply all changes that should effect the S-signal to the RIGHT
channel of the “inserted” plug-in(s).
Plug-IN NO 3 / Insert 3:
bx_control as M/S DECODER (set INPUT to M/S, OUTPUT to L/R)
bx_control will now “fold back” the M-signal (from the LEFT input)
and the S-signal (from the RIGHT input) to a regular stereo signal (L/R).
As long as INPUT & OUTPUT formats are set properly you can use any
funtion of BOTH of the 2 bx_control instances used in this setup in any
combination as the internal signal flow will follow your IN / OUT settings
logically and automatically.
6.e. the bx_control as a pure CONTROL LISTENING TOOL:
Insert the bx_control into the MASTER BUS of your DAW sessions ALL THE
TIME, and you´ll be able to check your overall phases, stereo balance,
etc. of your mix anytime. Use the SOLO BUTTONS to check how small
changes in your mix sessions effect the M, S, L, R of your main stereo
mix, etc.
Finally it has GREAT Level LEDs (Peak & RMS)…
