Multiband dynamics processing revisited
Blue Cat’s MB-5 Dynamix is an extremely powerful all-in-one multiband dynamics processor: it can be used as a multiband compressor, limiter, gate, expander, waveshaper, or all combined at once, on any part of the spectrum.
The unique dynamics processing section of the Blue Cat’s Dynamics plug-in has been streamlined and integrated into this plug-in to process each one of the 5 bands separately.
The plug-in provides unique envelope detection capabilities that let one band trigger the dynamics response on others (internal side-chain). Combined with the advanced stereo features including mid/side processing and independent channels activation, it gives you full control over the dynamics of the signal for a wide range of effects.
An additional brick wall limiter/clipper protects the output for complete control over the dynamics response.
The plug-in provides comprehensive visual feedback to let you know what’s exactly going on at every step of the dynamics processor: for each channel, monitor the spectrum, the in/out levels, dynamics response, compression ratio and in/out level of each band…
The user interface has been designed to streamline the workflow, and despite the wide range of functionalities offered by the plug-in, it is extremely easy to use. Inter-bands controls (copy/paste, link…) lets you create complex treatments with a few clicks.
Thanks to its advanced MIDI and automation output capabilities, Blue Cat’s MB-5 Dynamix is capable of advanced side-chaining features: you can control other plug-ins with the output of the dynamics processing stage for simple side chain dynamics effects or more advanced signal-dependent effects. Check out our MB-5 Dynamix Tutorials for more details.
If you are looking for a broadband dynamics processor, check out the Blue Cat’s Dynamics plug-in.
Blue Cat Audio Standards:
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[0] => Available in most plug-in formats for Mac and Windows.
[1] => Full MIDI control and automation support, MIDI Learn.
[2] => No CPU load on idle: processing shuts down when fed with silence (optimal CPU usage).
[3] => Customizable user interface with transparency & zoom.
[4] => Automation and MIDI output: record output parameters as automation curves or send MIDI CC messages to other plug-ins for powerful side chain effects.
[5] => Smooth Bypass: noiseless plug-in activation / deactivation.
[6] => Undo/Redo.
[7] => Full featured integrated presets manager.
[8] => Copy/paste the state of the plug-in between instances.
[9] => Any sample rate supported.
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Version 2.22
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[0] => Added Apple Silicon support for AAX Plug-in Format.
[1] => Fixed VST3 version not always loading properly in Ableton Live 11.
[2] => Improved VST parameter value display in some host applications.
[3] => Added an option in global & preset input settings to send MIDI events when MIDI-enabled parameters are modified in the plug-in (to update control surfaces accordingly).
[4] => Improved undo management and automation when using the mouse wheel to move knobs.
[5] => Fixed VST & VST3 automation not recording properly in some hosts for output parameters (Cubase 11, Ableton Live).
[6] => AAX: Fixed erratic mouse behavior in Pro Tools on Mac.
[7] => Mac: installers and plug-ins have been notarized to avoid security warnings on Mac OS Catalina and newer.
[8] => Windows: Multi monitor High DPI scaling support for high resolution displays (4K monitors, hi-res laptops…) for Windows 10 version 1607 (Anniversary Edition) and newer.
[9] => Mac: Improved Retina display support, with crispier graphics at all resolutions and zoom levels.
[10] => Mac: fixed random GUI refresh issues in Reaper on Retina displays.
[11] => Fixed mono version displaying integer values for ratio, threshold and gain instead of floating point values with extra digits.
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requirements:
mac:
cpu: An Intel or Apple Silicon processor.
version: Mac OS 10.9 or newer.
internet required: no
support:
64_bit
plugins:
VST-2
VST-3
AU
AAX
windows:
cpu: An SSE2-enabled processor (Pentium 4 or newer).
version: Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 or 10.
internet required: no
support:
32_bit
64_bit
plugins:
VST-2
VST-3
AAX
trial: no
notes:
feature: Full featured multiband dynamics processor: compressor, gate, limiter, expander, waveshaper.
Up to 5 bands, with crossover filters from 12 to 120 dB/Oct for optimal separation.
Unique envelope routing capability for cross-band dynamics effects (one band may trigger another).
Dry/wet control for parallel processing (“New York Compression”).
Stereo or mid-side processing with multiple channels linking options.
Post brickwall limiter or waveshaper.
Comprehensive Visual feedback with real time response curves and levels display.
Easy copy/paste settings between bands.
Side chaining made easy: a unique way to perform multi-band side chain compression, ducking, gating and much more.
Plug-in window transparency management.
No latency.
platforms: mac
windows
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