Dangerous BAX EQ Collection
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Sweeten your mixes with one of
the smoothest EQs around.
The Dangerous BAX EQ Plug-In Collection is a powerful tool for shaping and enhancing the tonality and character of your music. Designed as a “finishing EQ,” the BAX EQ Collection is an authentic plug-in emulation of this studio staple for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces.
Apply sweet, musical EQ tweaks based on Peter Baxandall's legendary 1950s EQ circuitry
Rid your mix of unwanted subsonic frequencies, cleaning up the low-end and increasing your headroom
Tame high-end harshness while simultaneously opening up your mixes with air and transparency
Enhance stereo imagery and depth with Mid/Side function on stereo “Master” version
“The Dangerous BAX EQ is my new favorite box to put across my whole mix. It lets me achieve that modern pop brightness without any of the usual sibilance or harshness. The super low-end is fat without being muddy.”
– Fab Dupont (Shakira, Santigold, Jennifer Lopez)
“As an avid user of the hardware, I was stoked to see the UAD BAX EQ Collection. After using the BAX EQ Master plug-in with the M/S option, I have only one word — awesome.”
– John Paterno (Robbie Williams, Badly Drawn Boy, Bonnie Raitt)Customer Reviews
M. Ramos Jiménez
July 24, 2022
Smile Sound.
I love this plugin to get the smile sound balance in master works.
Read MoreE. Ananda
June 23, 2022
Neat!
Love using this for a nice little tuck on my mastering sessions.
Read MoreR. Bouma
June 16, 2022
One of many colors and purposes
I hesitated a while but what made the final decision to buy this plug-in is the bottom end of the sub frequencies. It does nog have al lot of color but it does if you get me.. It’s...
Read MoreM. Wibberley
February 8, 2022
BAX Dangerous
I wouldn’t master without this! Faithfully replicates the physical h/w. Powerful EQ adjustments can be achieved by the unique shelving options & Db levels offered to create pleasing...
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Key Features
Exacting emulation of the Dangerous Music BAX mastering-grade analog EQ
Based on Peter Baxandall's legendary 1950s EQ
Modeled exactly after the original Dangerous design, schematics and hardware
Broad Q Shelving for a natural, open character
"Mix" version, single set of controls, can be used on mono, stereo, and multi-mono sources
"Master" version with dual-mono controls and additional M/S (mid/side) mode for extended mastering possibilities (the hardware doesn´t have the M/S mode built-in)
Linked controls mode (Master version only)
Additional Output Trim (uncolored gain)
Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide
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Customer Reviews
Dangerous BAX EQ Collection
M. Ramos Jiménez
Smile Sound.
I love this plugin to get the smile sound balance in master works.
E. Ananda
Neat!
Love using this for a nice little tuck on my mastering sessions.
R. Bouma
One of many colors and purposes
I hesitated a while but what made the final decision to buy this plug-in is the bottom end of the sub frequencies. It does nog have al lot of color but it does if you get me.. It’s between the Maselec and the Manley just another useful tool to handle specific frequencies for different genres by the needs of the moment.
l. jeffries
Wow
Amazing
M. Wibberley
BAX Dangerous
I wouldn’t master without this! Faithfully replicates the physical h/w. Powerful EQ adjustments can be achieved by the unique shelving options & Db levels offered to create pleasing bass / treble balance with sympathetic mids. A tool you wouldn’t think of necessarily but can’t live without once you use it! Harnesses in overtly bold bass &/or treble excess or just refines nicely for already modest stereo master mixes
E. Jegu
Amazing !
Top of the top in final touch ! 20/20
D. Fontel
Mastering chain
Hello UAD so will keep this short and sweet `EXCELLENT` you would be hard pressed to noice any difference from the headwear. UAD has completely changed the way I mix and master music. 100% game changing.. Thanks to you all..
G. Perez
Loving it
Good for my mix Lve it can use it anywhere
P. Preloznik
Great plugin
Great plugin for improving lo- or hi-end, mono-ing the bass etc. Probably, it will occur on each of my master-chains.
S. Vasiľ
Without phase
Super clean mastering eq with magic mid side sound without phase
J. Pedigo
This makes every mix and master better
It is truly an outstanding plug in that helps add clarity to every mix and master. it is purely magical
D. Mai
As expected!
Great stuff as usual.
All I am missing now is a full controller integration - for all uad products (I love softube, but...)
Still fully recommendable!J. Roberts
Love it!
I love it - it is everything the ads say and it was usable right away~
V. Pilon
EQ subtile mais parfaite
EQ subtile mais parfaite, pour du mastering sourtout mais aussi pour une strip de console.
M. Khora
Amazing!
I started using this eq as a Plugin Alliance version but stopped due to tech issues with my computer. After getting my computer fixed and my studio running I wanted it but I wanted to own it. I saw UAD had this. And as soon as it went on sale I pulled the trigger. Now this next to my Avalon 737 plugin and my Pultec Pro is my absolute killer setup. It’s my go to for every mix and master. I had a chance to hear the hardware a while back. This sounds better than the PA version and exactly like the hardware! I love this eq! Absolutely! It’s a great Smile EQ! Perfect for mastering and mixing.
UAD is miles ahead of the competition.UAD User
Does what you need it to do
Been using it for some Masters recently. The Mid/Side capabilities are really useful, especially the volume balance knobs. Quick for readjusting a mix and creating width. The EQ has a very subtle sound which is awesome, not at all harsh.
S. May
Smooooooooooth
It works so well I tried it on everything it has great character. Wow
C. Bruce
Amazing
I started a mastering company using this... it’s that good.
K. Morris
Indispensable m/s EQ
The "Master" version of this plugin, in m/s mode, has become a staple in my mixes when I want to enhance stereo presence.
N. Bluhm
Apparently not everyone's first choice for mixbus/mastering chain, but became one of mine.
I watched Luca Pretolesi mix Major Lazer on Puremix, and was intrigued by his use of Dangerous hardware, so I decided to try out the plugin version. I now use the BAX on almost every mastering chain. The way it was described to me, Baxandall curves are the kind of eqs that home stereos in the 90s used for the "smile" eq. I guess somewhat similar to the Pultec in that they are both "smile" eqs with gentle, wide bands, the BAX seems to bring out more meat specifically in my kick drums than the Pultec, and also allows me to lift the sides without compromising the center. Don't ask me too much about the science behind why this curve sounds good or how it differs from the Pultec. The HPF is also very nice in that I can eliminate more of the lows on the sides than in the center, which is as it should be from my understanding. I really, really like this plugin.
