bx_enhancer

Plugin Manual

Enhance - Everything
Developed by Brainworx Audio and distributed by Plugin Alliance

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Introduction In a world where music production demands efficiency and precision,

the Brainworx bx_enhancer stands as a comprehensive, versatile, and
Introducing the Brainworx bx_enhancer, a plugin designed to put the power of user-friendly tool. Whether you‘re a seasoned pro or just starting your journey
sound enhancement right at your fingertips. Musicians and audio engineers, in music production and mixing, this plugin will empower you to take control of
get ready to revolutionize your mixing process and bring your instruments to your instruments‘ sound and elevate the quality of your final mix.
life with this all-inone, comprehensive solution.

Pre Post

Input Boost Compressor / pre Basis Tone-Stack MS-Process LR Filter Compressor / post Mix Output

Streamlined Plugin Chain

Say goodbye to the days of complex plugin chains to make your instruments shine in the mix. The Brainworx bx_enhancer offers an all in one approach that simplifies
your workflow. It‘s your time-saving, go-to solution for enhancing instrument sounds effortlessly.

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release, slow and fast attack settings, and switch between three character
The Processing Modules
modes (soft, medium, hard) to get the precise enhancement you desire.
1 Input Tuner Display:
Visualize your instrument‘s tuning in real-time with the bx_enhancer‘s input 4 Colour Section:
tuner display. This feature is your secret weapon for fine-tuning instruments The Colour section in bx_enhancer is your sound-shaping playground. It offers
and identifying key percussive elements before diving into further adjustments. a range of powerful filtering options, including high-pass and low-pass filters to
Precision has never been this accessible. remove unwanted rumble and harsh frequencies. Additionally, you can choose
from three bass and three excitement color options to shape your instrument‘s
2 Sculpt Section: sound, bringing out beautiful air and harmonics in the process.
Now, let‘s bring your instrument front and center. The Sculpt section in
bx_enhancer lets you modify the fundamental characteristics of your instrument 5 Mono-Maker and Stereo-Width:
to make it stand out in the mix. Achieve the presence and impact your tracks Perfect instrument placement and imaging within the mix are crucial, and
deserve, effortlessly. Boost Functionality: Looking for that extra punch and bx_enhancer doesn‘t disappoint. It features the mono-maker and stereo-width
warmth? The Sculpt section‘s Boost feature is your answer. It delivers analog parameters known from the bx_toolbox. These tools help you achieve a well
mixing desk-style saturation and incorporates a clipper for a touch of harmonic balanced and wide stereo image for your instrument, ensuring it sits just right in
distortion and drive. This adds energy and excitement to your instrument, taking your mix.
your sound to a whole new level.
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3 Versatile Analog-Sounding Compressor: The Brainworx bx_enhancer goes the extra mile with its auto level feature. Say
The Brainworx bx_enhancer boasts a feature-packed compressor that‘s bound goodbye to tedious trimming and gain matching; let this plugin handle the work
to elevate your instrument‘s sound. Customize your dynamics with threshold, for you, so you can focus on the creative aspects of your mix.
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7 Auto (Level)
Global Parameters I/O
Auto(-Level) compares the volume of input and output signal over a 3 sec.
1 Bypass timespan to set the output-level to a position it matches the input-volume. A
Standard Bypass button in the upper toolbar. better comparison is achieved.
2 Tuner Active
De-/Activates the built in Tuner.
Global Parameters M/S & Stereo
3 Tuner Reference Frequency
Numerical values that are out of range are clamped between 300Hz and 500 Hz. 8 Mono Maker Frequency

Illegal values, like text or an included space defaults to 440Hz. Filter is bypassed in lowest setting.

Please note that the tuner detects monophonic content only. 9 Stereo Width
4 Input Gain Applies gain to sideband to widen/narrow the stereo width.

Control the input signal strength to achieve the ideal level, ensuring clear and 10 Stereo Balance

balanced output. In addition to your DAW‘s panning-options, we enabled the bx_enhancer to set
5 Mix the stereo position of your signal here.

Global Mix; sets the mix-ratio between wet and dry signal.
bx_toolbox // Stereo-Processors
6 Output Gain The Mono Maker is a clever algorithm that effectively compensates for the content it removes from
Adjust the output signal strength for a polished audio result at the desired the stereo information. Therefore, you won‘t experience any loss by using the Mono Maker. In fact,
activating the Mono Maker will result in your music having a tighter and punchier low end. Both your
volume level. bass drum and bass will thank you. The Stereo-Tools Mono Maker and Stereo Width will be inactive on
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7 Threshold
Sculpt
The compressor‘s VCA-Threshold-Parameter. The threshold is the point at
1 Basis which it starts controlling audio dynamics. When the signal crosses this level,
Here you can adjust the frequency spectrum smoothly to enhance highs or the compressor reduces louder parts, making the audio more consistent in
lows, achieving a natural and pleasing sound with ease. volume.
2 Basis Mode 8 Gain Reduction
Switches between two filter curves. Displays the applied gain-reduction.
A: Tilt filter | B: Mid Boost / Cut 9 Release
3 Boost Mode Release time between 100 and 4000 milliseconds.
Switches between XL Saturation and clipper mode. 10 Attack
4 Boost [SAT] Fast and moderate attack modes as seen on classic and modern mixing consoles.
Adds third and fifth harmonics to your input signal. The boost amount controls 11 Position
the level of the generated harmonics. Sets the position of the compressor pre/post the tonal shaping process. Find a
5 Boost [Clip] simplified block diagram for a detailed view later in this manual.
A hardware modelled diode clipper. Dial in the boost amount to increase the 12 Character
gain before the diode and the amount of generated harmonics. Toggling the compressor‘s character will change the knee’s curve from long soft
knee over a „shorter“ medium knee into an almost limiting hard knee.

Compressor External Sidechain

If routed in your DAW, an external signal will be fed into the internal sidechain
6 Mix to be summed up.
Lets you blend between the compressed and the uncompressed signal.
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1 HPF
High pass filter / de-rumble. Is bypassed in lowest setting.

2 EQ Bass Mode
Changes the bass filter curve modes, from less to more extreme curves. Bass & Excite +10% @ MODE A

3 EQ Bands
Bass | Mid | High | Excite
Adjusts the amount of gain to enhance or soften either low, mid, and high
ranges, tailoring your instrument‘s depth and impact.
Bass & Excite +20% @ MODE B

4 EQ Excite Mode
Changes the excite filter curve modes, from less to more extreme curves.

5 LPF
Low pass filter / de-harsh. Is bypassed in highest setting. Bass & Excite +25% @ MODE C
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Metering
1 RMS & Peak Bar Meters 4 Output Correlation
L/R for stereo, one channel for mono plugin. For input and output each. Shows Displays the correlation / Stereo-Compatibility of your processed audio.
the values post the input/output gain knobs. A fast moving bar for instantaneous
value and line that holds a max value for 2 seconds. 5 Tuner Note Text
Displays estimated note values.
2 RMS & Peak Label Meters
Shows meter hold value as a numerical value in a text label. For input and 6 Tuner Error Needle & Text
output each. Displays estimated pitch error in cents.

3 Output Balance
Displays the center-weighting of your stereo-signal.

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Top Toolbar
1 Power 6 License Type
Hardwire bypasses the processor when engaged. The toolbar displays information about the type of license you’re running: Trial
2 UI Size licenses will be displayed along with the number of days until expiration; there
Sets the size of the plugin‘s User Interface. is no note for full licenses as these are unlimited.
3 Undo/Redo 7 $ [Icon]
You can undo and redo changes you made to the controls for as many as 32 steps. If you are using a demo / trial version of our products, you can always click this

Bank icon to open a browser that redirects you to the respective product page in the
A Select Banks A to D Plugin Alliance store. This is where you can easily purchase a product without
B Paste copied setting to selected Bank having to look it up on our website.
C Select Banks A to D 8 Key (Icon)
D Reset current Bank Clicking on the key icon brings up the activation dialog, allowing you to manually
4 UI Colour reauthorize a device in the event of a license upgrade or addition. You can also
use this feature to activate additional computers or USB ash drives.
9 ? (Icon)
Bottom Toolbar
Clicking the ? icon opens up a context menu that links to the product manual
5 Plugin Alliance Logo PDF, as well as other helpful links, e.g. to check for product updates online.
Clicking the Plugin Alliance logo takes you to the Plugin Alliance website via You must have a PDF reader installed on your computer to be able to read the
your web browser, that‘s if your computer is online. manual.
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