bx_subsynth Subharmonic Synthesizer
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Add bone-shaking subharmonic
bass to your sources.
Born in the days of disco, subharmonic synthesizers helped overcome the low-end limitations of vinyl, giving DJs, sound designers, and club mixers pounding kick drums and booty-shaking basslines that defined dance music.
Developed by Brainworx, the bx_subsynth Subharmonic Synth plug-in for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces takes its cues from the iconic dbx 120XP Subharmonic Synthesizer, but with a host of modern features.Now You Can:
Easily add massive low-end punch without affecting the midrange
Beef up kick drums, bass synths, or even old vinyl
Use the M/S feature to pinpoint where you add bass
Harness features like the extra frequency band, the Edge section, and the expanded metering
Take a Listen
Updating a Classic
The bx_subsynth Subharmonic Synthesizer plug-in takes the dbx 120XP’s Waveform Modeling engine one step further by adding a third synthesis band. This extends the upper end of the synthesis range from 56 Hz up to 80 Hz — where many crucial instrument fundamentals lie — allowing you to process a wider range of sources, from electronic kick drums to bass synths and more.
Saturate Sources
The bx_subsynth Subharmonic Synthesizer plug-in’s Edge section lets you compress and saturate your source — a handy feature for shaping subharmonic content or building explosive transient peaks. And with Smooth or Harsh modes, Squeeze and Drive, as well as Low/High-Cut filters, you’re afforded an unprecedented amount of control over subharmonic information.
Full Stereo Spectrum Control
The bx_subsynth’s M/S features give you the option to focus the processing only on the mid channel. Sound designers will love being able to pump the center up to blockbuster proportions without affecting the sides. The stereo field can be further tweaked with the Mono Maker and Stereo Width controls, which keep the image in phase and provide you with total control over the perceived signal width.
“Say goodbye to thin kicks, toms, and synths. The bx_subsynth generates ultra-low bottom end from sources where little-to-none exists. And its array of innovative tools let you sculpt your newfound bottom end for truly unique sounds.”
– Richard Chycki (Rush, Aerosmith, Dream Theater)dbx 120XP and Waveform Modeled Synthesis are registered trademarks of Harman International. The bx_subsynth was developed by Brainworx based on its own modeling techniques. Neither dbx, Harman, nor any of their affiliate companies have endorsed or sponsored the bx_subsynth in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product.Customer Reviews
C. Pinto Barrosa
March 30, 2019
Good for filling up the deep low end
Cool plugin for getting more weight on the really low frequencies of a bass recording, if they are not there. Works
Read MoreW. Ryan
February 27, 2019
Subtly fattens your mix in a good way
Good for the mix which helps that final mix
Read MoreL. Zavala
February 2, 2019
Impulse Buy Delight!
Stunned at how useful this plugin is! I accomplish getting the low end to sound exactly as I want without really affecting anything else. Very useful when EQ alone won't do the job. Totally...
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Key Features
Three-band subharmonic synthesis with individual additive parameter adjustment, metering, and solo, allowing total control over your added sub content
Dual-mode saturation section with filtering and Intensity controls
Mid or Stereo Synthesis Input control allows subharmonics to be generated on either mono or stereo information
M/S section with Mono Maker and Stereo Width allows precise control over the stereo field
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Customer Reviews
bx_subsynth Subharmonic Synth
C. Pinto Barrosa
Good for filling up the deep low end
Cool plugin for getting more weight on the really low frequencies of a bass recording, if they are not there. Works
UAD User
Love IT!!!!
Love it Love it freakin Love it
W. Ryan
Subtly fattens your mix in a good way
Good for the mix which helps that final mix
L. Zavala
Impulse Buy Delight!
Stunned at how useful this plugin is! I accomplish getting the low end to sound exactly as I want without really affecting anything else. Very useful when EQ alone won't do the job. Totally worth it!
P. Kelly
I am Impressed
great for adding a little magic to your tracks
P. Kelly
I am Impressed
great for adding a little magic to your tracks
R. Fernandez
Amazing
Fantastic for Low End.
E. Offord
On the bus
Gives me that low end I need that regular eq can't give.
E. Wohl
Nice!!
I can't believe. that I waited this long to get this, I don't realize how much I needed it until I got it!
R. Gonzalez Yanel
Lowend a tope!
Plugin muy recomendable para potenciar tu lowend. Muchos parametros para afinar. Recomendable
V. Kositsky
Makes mix alive
I was always sceptic about sub harmonic generators. Brainworx nailed it. Great and fresh on bass and kick, but also - surprise - on multiinstrument bus Easy way to pimp your mix!
L. Sostomi
Great idea!
I trialed it and it worked well, but the more I use it the more short comings I notice. Doesn’t always track well, makes some weird noises at times. When it works well I love it.
D. Hanold
It’s on every mix
I have this sitting in my Mix Bus. It does exactly what I ask it to do to my low end.
R. Nastyuk
Awesomeness!
With this plugin your basslines will sound deeper than Mariana trench.
r. sveinungsen
Cool
This plugin, gives some cool harmonics . It is awesome when you need softer transients. And it adds nice subharmonics to the mixes. Can be used on everything from bass, to guitar, drums.... Try it out !!!!! Mvh: Himlalyd
M. Łuczak
bx_subsynth
Great for bass
N. Smith
Useful for shaping low end
This plugin is quite interesting. It really has a way of shaping the low end. It has a bit of a learning curve, you can EASILY over do it with this one. Make sure you have the proper monitoring system so that you can really take advantage of the subtle changes this thing can make to your bass/kick instruments. It sounds lovely when you get it right, you just have to take the time with this one, definitely not a one click magic trick type of plug.
y. m
Boomy lows
Great for bass, very easy to use. great product IMO!
a. kamal
Jamersonizer
Well, I was recording my 75 Jazz Bass with flatworms strings directly into a LA 610 into my Apollo Quad set up. I sounded great as usual. When it came to mix the track I snooped through my faves and put my regular Pultec into the Bass. Just for fun I clicked a demo of the bx and implemented it on the track.The sound instantly transformed into a groovy,gritty,lively and FAT bass sound which exists PERFECTLY with the kick, a very bass heavy TR 808.....Highly recommended!!!
UAD User
A must have for solid low end
For me, this is THE plugin for managing bass. It gives you control over how to shape and beef up the low end with minimal distortion - something so far not possible with other plugins. I wish it had come out sooner! Kudos to UAD for another banger!
