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Brainworx bx_control Manual Manual

Control listening and monitoring instrument. m/s matrix with mono maker and stereo width control. for scope systems
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bx_control
Control Listening and Monitoring Instrument
M/S Matrix with Mono Maker and Stereo Width Control
MANUAL
- for SCOPE systems
© 2008 by BRAINWORX GmbH
Brainworx Music & Media GmbH
Hitdorfer Str. 10
40764 Langenfeld
info@brainworx-music.de
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  • Page 1 Control Listening and Monitoring Instrument M/S Matrix with Mono Maker and Stereo Width Control MANUAL - for SCOPE systems © 2008 by BRAINWORX GmbH Brainworx Music & Media GmbH Hitdorfer Str. 10 40764 Langenfeld info@brainworx-music.de...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    L/R mastering session: d. using the bx_control in a M/S mastering session: (2 instances of the bx_control operate as an M/S MASTRIX for OTHER tools) e. the bx_control as a pure CONTROL LISTENING INSTRUMENT: 7.

  • Page 3: What Is The Bx_Control

    DIFFERENCE) components, and this can be done with the bx_control as well, of course. The bx_control can also be used to serve as an “M/S matrix” to use ANY other stereo (2-channel) plug-in in M/S technique while using the unique tools and features of the bx_control, such as MONO MAKER, M/S STEREO WIDTH CONTROL, SOLO BUTTONS, etc.

  • Page 4: Features Of The Bx_Control

    3. What is M/S good for in MIXING & MASTERING ??? Well, it may sound simple, but the bx_control (like our critically acclaimed M/S Mastering and Recording EQ bx_digital!) has a built-in M/S matrix that will separate ANY stereo signal into its mono sum and the stereo difference signals.

  • Page 5: Overview And Details

    (WHITE letters!) or OFF (GREY letters!). Very handsome feature to COMPARE your settings with the unprocessed signal, e.g. to monitor the METER TOOLS while adjusting / comparing your settings. Also, any bypassed feature of the bx_control will not use any CPU / DSP power. OVER LEDs will indicate internal CLIPPING.
  • Page 6 M/S MATRIX: When you intend to use the bx_control as an “M/S matrix” (to use other plug-ins in M/S mode), simply place any stereo plug-in (actually, double mono units work best, so you can adjust M & S individually…) in between 2 (two!) instances of the bx_control.
  • Page 7 ANALOGUE MIX CONSOLES or went through analogue outboard equipment (compressors, EQs, etc.) are NOT balanced perfectly. With the bx_control and its BALANCE CONTROL knob (plus the corresponding LED meters, see 8) you can easily fix that.
  • Page 8 - and COMPENSATE for the potential LOSS in the overall bass audio impression automatically! In bx_control the MONO MAKER goes up to 26 kHz(!), so it is actually possible to make a mix MONO completely.
  • Page 9 “heavy” stereo image manipualations, or at least much less... the bx_control is the PERFECT WEAPON to be inserted into ANY stereo sub-group of a mix session and will drastically improve your possiblilities to increase your stereo width of any stereo signal.
  • Page 10 8. STEREO BALANCE METER LEDs the STEREO BALANCE METER LEDs will show you if your mix is well balanced – or louder on either the left or the right channel. You can adjust the STEREO BALANCE with the BALANCE CONTROL knob (see 4).

  • Page 11: How Do I Get Started With The Bx_Control In A Typical Mastering, Recording Or Mixing Session

    “cure” any internal clippings that may occur when MONO MAKER and STEREO WIDTH CONTROL are being used. 6. How do I get started with the bx_control in a typical mastering, recording or mixing session? Recording, mixing and / or mastering music is all about HEARING OBJECTIVELY…and enhancing musical performances if possible…...

  • Page 12: Using The Bx_Control On Various Elements Of Your Mix Session

    M/S mode (that is possible with ANY additional stereo plugin chained after the bx_control!) before converting to L/R with a second instance of the bx_control at a later stage in your signal flow. 6.b. using the bx_control on various elements of your MIX...

  • Page 13: Using The Bx_Control In A Standard L/R Mastering Session

    (sub-groups, etc., please check 5.b. above!). Just insert the bx_control into the main stereo mastering signal path and leave IN & OUT SWITCHES in L/R. MONO MAKER, STEREO WIDTH CONTROL and BALANCE will operate as you´d expect them to do, and M/S technique is being used internally due...
  • Page 14 6.d. using the bx_control in an M/S MASTERING SESSION: (other tools being “inserted” between 2 instances of the bx_control to make THEM (the OTHER tools!) operate in M/S mode as well) (mix files or master bus groups) Mastering in M/S takes a little time to get used to because it´s just really different to eq 2 separate mono-sums than eq-ing conventional L&R-...
  • Page 15 (2 instances of the bx_control operate as a “M/S MATRIX” for OTHER stereo tools while still offering the internal M/S features, of course) When you intend to use the bx_control as an “M/S matrix” (to use other plug-ins in M/S mode), simply place any stereo plug-in (actually, double mono units work best, so you can adjust M &...

  • Page 16: Pro Tipp: Gui Modes

    7. PRO TIPP: GUI modes SWITCH the upper unit or the lower unit of the bx_control ON / OFF Switchable GUI windows: use units individually and save CPU / DSP power! Bypassed functions or switched-off units will not use CPU / DSP power!

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    INPUT / OUTPUT SWITCHES set to wrong modes! NO sound Do you feed any sound into the bx_control at all??? ☺ enjoy working with the bx_control !!!!! For more information, an M/S-forum and video tutorials of some of our tools please visit: www.brainworx-music.de...

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