bx_XL V3

Name: bx_XL V3
Price: 150 USD
Author: Brainworx

by Brainworx · Limiter · M/S mastering limiter

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A mid/side mastering limiter and loudness maximizer with saturation and stereo controls.

Best for: Mastering, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: mastering, mid/side, full mix, metering, multi-band, true-peak, bus processing, kick, mix bus, sidechain input.

What it does

bx_XL V3 is a mid/side mastering limiter and loudness maximiser.

Structure: the mid channel is split into low and high bands plus a side channel, processed through four stages of limiting before a true peak limiter.
Controls: a crossover frequency slider (for example to separate the kick from the mid signal), XL saturation knobs, a Mono Maker and a sidechain circuit.
Metering: true peak, RMS, gain reduction, LUFS and correlation.

The current version is 3.1.0 (February 2025).

Source: Brainworx product page

When to use it

A more elaborate limiter than the simple single-band ones in the rated list such as Pro-L 2 or Waves L2. Its mid/side and multiband structure is aimed at loud, wide masters. Best for mastering of electronic, pop and rock.

Where to buy

Plugin Alliance: $150

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