#Brainworx bundle v3.5 pro

In other words, you can listen to only the 'M' or 'S' component of your mix, and work on these two signals independently. The BX Digital plug-in has the necessary M&S matrices built in, and its unique feature, according to Brainworx, is that it makes it possible to solo the 'M' or 'S' signals.

#Brainworx bundle v3.5 pro

You can do M&S processing with conventional plug-ins by setting up an M&S matrix in the Pro Tools mixer, routing the 'M' and 'S' outputs to two EQ plug-ins and then using another M&S matrix to convert them back to conventional stereo, but it is not easy to choose which settings to link, and you run into problems trying to monitor the 'S' signal properly. BX Digital also features separate de-essing and 'image shifting' features. The ability to EQ the M&S version of a stereo signal opens up a new range of options and possibilities for processing audio, and can be very helpful in mastering. You can, for instance, EQ the 'M' channel, which is the content that is the same on both channels of the stereo (the sum), separately from the 'S' signal, which is any content that is not equally on both channels (the difference). This makes it possible to process the signal in ways that are not possible with standard LR signals. However, it's also possible to convert conventional stereo signals into M&S format by putting an LR stereo signal through something called an M&S matrix.

This makes M&S recording very mono-compatible, and means broadcast audio engineers use it a lot. This means that when you combine the left and right channels to collapse the mix to mono, the figure-of-eight mic gets cancelled out and you're left with the forward-facing cardioid mic. The cardioid 'middle' mic is then sent to both channels in equal amounts, while the figure-of-eight or 'side' mic is also routed at equal levels to each channel, but with its polarity reversed in the right-hand channel. It can be used as a stereo recording technique by setting up a forward-facing mono cardioid mic and a side-facing figure-of-eight mic. M&S stands for Middle & Sides, and is otherwise known as Sum & Difference. The most interesting feature of this plug-in is the option to EQ using M&S techniques. The TDM versions offer some additional functions, such as insert slots in the Scope version and extensive support for Digidesign's Icon control surface.

BX Digital is available in RTAS and VST native formats, and also as a TDM plug-in for Pro Tools and Creamware Scope systems. Now they've taken their BX1 Modus EQ and their BX2 Image Shifter/De-esser, and combined them to produce what they describe as an 'enhanced digital emulation' in one plug-in. Brainworx's new plug-in combines an innovative M&S matrix with mastering-quality EQ and processing.Д«rainworx are a German company who started out making hardware mastering processors. Middle & Sides processing offers unique mastering possibilities, such as the ability to de-ess a centrally panned vocal without affecting panned cymbal sounds.