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The Analog Mastering Bundle from Brainworx brings together an absolute dream-team of analog-modeled gear in the form of specialised compression, EQ, and saturation.
Whether you're finalising a commercial release or refining a personal project, the Analog Mastering Bundle gives you the tools to deliver professional, radio-ready results with authentic analog character.
Bundle Contents
Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A
An Even Smoother-Sounding Version Of The Elite Mastering Compressor
An Upgrade To One Of The Most Prestigious Hardware Compressors Of Today
Enhanced with patented TMT modeling, the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A Limited Edition is one of the rarest and most powerful high end compressors ever built. In 2012, Vintage King released the hardware version of the Class A, limiting production to only 50 units! Through patented TMT modeling, Brainworx has created an exacting emulation of this legendary hardware that improves on the original with expanded features and much punchier VCA.
Class A Compression Meets Even Sweeter Transformers
With the limited-edition Mastering Compressor, Shadow Hills Industries included an updated Class A discrete compressor section utilizing Lundahl input transformers, as well as hand-wiring each compressor with Mogami Cable, an important factor when Brainworx Audio modeled one of these limited units as it gave the limited edition version a different character to the original. For this limited edition, Brainworx included its well-known retractable Extra Unit, featuring TMT, Mid-Side processing, Mono-Maker, Stereo Width, Parallel Mix and an additional Sidechain Filter.
Offers Smoother Compression And A Faster, Punchier Tone At The Same Time
During rigorous shoot-out tests against the original Shadow Hills Industries Mastering Compressor, their pro audio engineers observed time and time again that the Class A version features a smoother compression sound, a punchier VCA, more pronounced sonic dimension, and a larger sense of “size” and perceived depth.
An Alternate, Even Fuller Flavor From Shadow Hills
With the gain set to identical values on both versions of the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor, the Class A hardware version clocks in roughly 1-3 dB hotter, delivering a thicker and richer tone to whatever is running through it. To put it simply, this limited RED Class A version is punchier, faster and more versatile than the original GREEN version. Try GREEN for the Drum Buss and RED for the Master and you won’t be disappointed!
Features
- Exacting emulation of the original Class A limited edition of the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor, endorsed by Shadow Hills Industries.
- Class-A discrete compressor section.
- Stereo, dual-mono, and M/S modes.
- Separate Optical and Discrete compression sections for two-stage compression techniques.
- Switchable Output Transformers: Nickel, which adds a nice top-end sparkle; Iron, which adds a little character in the mids; and Steel, which adds additional harmonic distortion.
Learn more about Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A.
SPL PQ
High headroom analog mastering EQ with proportional Q for exacting performance
The king of parametric EQs
The PQ Mastering Equalizer is a fully parametric, dual-channel five-band equalizer, based on SPL’s pioneering 120V rail technology. Able to switch between constant and proportional Q modes with the push of a button, this kind of circuit has not yet been achieved in any other analog equalizer.
Designed for precision performance
Each of the five bands of the PQ can be independently activated, deactivated, or switched between Constant Q and Proportional Q modes for even more targeted cuts and boosts. Thanks to the “1/4 Gain Switch”, you can reduce the range of the EQ from +/-20 dB down to +/-5 dB cut or boost to easily perform the small corrections common in mastering. And, with the detented potentiometers, precise settings are easy to dial in.
Now improved with plugin-only features
Brainworx’ familiar “Extra Unit” adds features to this legendary EQ that cannot be found on the original analog units. This retractable module includes Tolerance Modeling Technology, M/S Processing, Mono-Maker, Stereo Width, THD, Auto Listen for all five bands and more, providing everything you need in the modern digital domain.
Features
- Exacting emulation of the original analog PQ mastering equalizer, approved by SPL
- Fully parametric mastering grade EQ, that offers precision, flexibility and detailed musicality
- Independently switch between Constant Q and Proportional Q for all 5 bands for more targeted boosts and cuts
- BRAINWORX Plugin Only Features added to the BX Module
- Brainworx ́ TMT inside: Tolerance Modeling Technology (TMT, US Patent No. 10,725,727) simulates channel-to- channel variances in electronic components for the most realistic analog sound in the box
- Auto Listen - To more accurately position the filter in the frequency domain by isolating the effect of the EQ
- Mono-Maker - Sums your low-frequency content to mono, giving you focused, punchy bass response
- Stereo Width - To expand the stereo width of your tracks
- Separate Mono Version - for using individual tracks such Kick Drum, Snare, Bass, Vocals, etc.
- Scalable User Interface
- Artist Presets
Vertigo VSM-3
Mastering-Grade Saturation and Colour
2nd Harmonic FET Crusher and 3rd harmonic Zener Blender
The Vertigo Sound VSM-3 is a powerful tone and color box, saturator, and distortion unit with two unique circuitry options. Add warmth and richness to your mixes using the 2nd Harmonic FET Crusher, or brightness and detail with the 3rd Harmonic Zener Blender. You also have the option of mixing the Crusher and Blender output together.
Modeled After the Vertigo VSM-2 Hardware Unit
The Vertigo VSM-2 hardware unit allows you to color, saturate, enhance, compress, limit, or distort sounds. Developed by Brainworx, the Vertigo VSM-3 plugin delivers the beloved characteristics of the VSM-2 within your DAW, capturing all of the coveted harmonic generation and unique settings of the original hardware.
Enhanced Monitoring
The “MS” solo switch lets you monitor either the mid or side signal; this is useful when evaluating the coloration added by the VSM-3. You can also use the “Distortion Solo” switch to monitor the generator signal being added to the dry input signal as it runs through the Crusher, Blender, or both.
Additional Plugin-Specific Features
Vertigo Sound’s VSM-3 includes features not found on the VSM-2, like the THD Mixer’s Dry/Wet control, and the ability to run the Crusher and Blender in parallel or serial. In a mastering context, the precision and power of the VSM-3 is hard to beat. It also lends itself well to vocal and instrumental buses.
Features
- Independent virtual circuits for two different types of analog-sounding coloration, ranging from subtle saturation to hefty distortion.
- Pure 2nd Harmonic FET Crusher for warm, rich, saturation or distortion.
- Pure 3rd Harmonic Zener Blender for bright, clear, exciter-like saturation or distortion.
- parallel or serial Crusher and Blender operation.
- Stereo and M/S decoding/encoding allow you to process stereo signals as a whole, or process mid and side content separately.
- Frequency specific saturation and distortion application.
- Shape knob for gently filtering high-order harmonics.
Learn more about Vertigo VSM-3.
System Requirements
- MAC OS 15 down to macOS 12
- Windows 11 down to Windows 10
Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM
AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3
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