Brainworx releases bx_dynEQ V2 Public Beta

Brainworx has released a Public Beta of version 2.0 of bx_dynEQ. The full version will go on sale on March 28th, 2011.

bx_dynEQ V2 is the improved further development of the original dynamic M/S EQ by Brainworx. bx_dynEQ V2 still contains a "regular" stereo and mono version. Affordable updates will be available for V1 users and bx_bundle customers.

The concept of the bx_dynEQ V2 is a new approach to dynamic EQ-ing, using innovative M/S features and the new "Inverse Mode" to allow for results not possible with any other EQ. bx_dynEQ V2 is a mini-bundle in itself, containing bx_dynEQ mono, bx_dynEQ stereo (L/R) and bx_dynEQ stereo (M/S).

The M/S version introduces a unique "cross-feed" M/S feature, which allows M & S signals to actually "trigger" each other. A selection of filter types including the new Brainworx band-pass filters and their 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.

The new External Sidechain Input lets your mixes pump in sync with individual signals and lets you create crazy effect sounds as well.

bx_dynEQ V2 is not only an EQ, not even just a dynamic EQ, but a true dynamics processor and an EQ system – at the same time.

The new Inverse Mode allows for new and fresh sounds and results beyond the average for mixing, mastering and sound-design.

Brainworx bx_boom! plug-in is actually just one preset of bx_dynEQ V2, demonstrating the superior M/S features of this EQ best. Stripped down to only 2 parameters and with an "easier" graphic design this tool 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! is available as an individual plug-in authorization, but with bx_dynEQ you get the same and can even tweak its settings.

bx_dynEQ V2 can be used to help you in many different situations:

• De-Essing (individual tracks, subgroups and master channel).
• Dynamic EQing of mono-, stereo- and M/S signals.
• Bass-drum tuning in final mixes and drum groups.
• Dynamic stereo-widening using the internal M/S features.
• M/S compression and limiting.
• Sound-Design.
• "booming up" mixes and drum groups easily.

Main features bx_dynEQ V2:

• 1-band and 2-band dynamic EQ.
• Mono, multi-mono and stereo (L/R & M/S).
• Brainworx filters.
• Complete set of filter types for both, main audio path and sidechain: low & high shelving, peak bands, band-pass filters, high-pass, low-pass, bass-shift, presence-shift.
• New and innovative solo modes.
• New "Inverse Mode".
• New external sidechain input.
• M/S inside... M/S stereo width control on any stereo channel.
• M/S cross-feed feature for sophisticated results.
• Dedicated BYPASS switch in the plug-in GUI.
• "Mouse Over" feature: adjust the parameters by holding the mouse over any knob and simply turn your mouse wheel.
• Direct access: just type in any valid number into the text fields for direct access to the exact value.
• EQ panel with multi-mode EQ display (actual EQ-curves & sidechain filter curves).
• Fully automatable.