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NOTE : bx_saturator V2 has also been released!
(May 07, 2014)

bx_refinement – M/S Harshness Control

Harshness Control
Harshness control allows you to eliminate unpleasant high frequencies from complex signals and mixes. The intuitive controls of bx_refinement let you adjust various aspects of the sound with ease. Based on M/S (Mid/Side) processing, it imparts a tube-like analog smoothness and is a boon for mix engineers looking to tame unpleasant digital hardness on individual tracks.

Now You Can:
• Bring the sound of a tube-like analog mastering chain to your workstations
• Easily soften high frequency harshness in mixes and masters
• Inject saturation and presence to subtly enhance your tracks
• Use the Solo feature to hear exactly what you’re removing from the recording

Add Tube-like Tone
bx_refinement is not an emulation of a certain tube sound per se. Instead, it combines several characteristics found in ultra-musical tube-based equipment to give you an effective tool that is easy-to-operate. As you tweak the bx_refinement controls, the tube graphic gives you precise visual feedback showing you how intensely the process is being applied. Simply by looking at the tube’s glow you’ll see how much, how fast, and how dynamic the processing is affecting the signal.

Easily Target Problem Areas
With powerful, simple controls, bx_refinement allows you to quickly identify and discard offending frequencies. The core of bx_refinement is the Damping control. It features a dynamic peak band EQ, reducing harsh frequencies. The Solo Filter button lets you listen to only the frequencies you’re removing while the Soft/Hard function sets the character of the processing.

Dynamic Flexibility
The Damping Modulation section lets you tweak the processor according to the peak level of the input material. You can also implement an oscillation option to create nice warming effects and adjust the speed of the oscillator with the duration knob. Just sync the oscillator to your DAW’s tempo to emphasize rhythmic aspects of your mix or master. It’s a processor that will truly stand alone in your sonic toolkit.

 

Hmm this is interesting, thanks for the info Kook.

 

Ah they're going native with this one as well. Already tested the UAD release and this was/is exactly wat I need for taiming harshness in lead synths and some high bass layers. Or even add a bit of 'analogue feel' warmth on groups/master. One of the best plugins released in 2014 so far IMO. :dancing:

 

It really is interesting... somewhat cloudy though is what does it really do?
"Easily soften high frequency harshness in mixes", hmm

 

Add a Nebula's Studer tape on 15IPS on a -6db or -10db stage (the lower means the more subtle the effect) and you achieve de-harshing on synths at the speed of a Nebula insert. Then you can route that track through another audio track (if you don't use StudioOne and it's "track transform feature) so you can bounce it to another track freeing up the CPU. Anyway, for Mac users this new plugin seems useful.

 

"bx_refinement is an exceptional mastering tool that tastefully removes harsh, hard edges of your tracks without dramatically altering the character and tone of your source material."

Looks like a great plug-in. Can't wait to try this one out in my mastering chain. Thanks for the info Kook.