Brainworx bx_refinement
by Universal Audio · Resonance Suppressor · Harshness reducer
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UAD version of bx_refinement for reducing harshness in high frequencies.
Best for: Mastering, Mix Bus, Vocals. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: full mix, vocals, dynamic, mid/side, bus processing, corrective, drums, electric guitar, mastering, mix bus, mixing, tube.
What it does
The UAD version of bx_refinement, which softens high-frequency harshness while adding tube-like saturation.
- Controls: saturation, presence, high-frequency softening and a solo function to hear the effect.
- M/S: mid/side processing.
- Use: vocals, guitars, drums or full mixes.
Source: Universal Audio product page
When to use it
Use it on bright or harsh digital-sounding recordings, and on master buses. It works by warming the highs rather than cutting resonances the way soothe3 does, so it is a simpler, more colouring approach.
Where to buy
- Universal Audio: $100
Tutorials and reviews
- UAD bx_refinement Plug-In Trailer by Brainworx
- BX Refinement for silky smooth vocals and instruments! (UAD/Brainworx)
- Brainworx bx_refinement V3 - Walkthrough
- Brainworx bx_refinement V3 - Cleaner mixes without digital harshness! || Usage & Sound - Walkthrough
- Brainworx bx_refinement - Walkthrough
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