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.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
R. Bouma
July 15, 2022
Since I have it didn’t stop using it
There is always a way to fix low end and sub. I also have submarine from waves but this tool is much better. Musical which is all there is to. Intuitive to use. My go to tool for bass and...
Read MoreJ. Maasakkers
July 4, 2022
bx-subsynth
This generator is very efficient and intuitive for almost anything. A must have!!
Read MoreG. Fricke
June 28, 2022
Low End
This really helped bring in subsonic tones to my mix when working with the final mix.
Read MoreK. Beleznay
June 8, 2022
a good tool to highlight bass
can be used nicely in the mix with good settings.
Read MoreC. Bergström
June 3, 2022
It’s a bass it’s an 808
No it’s just my voice run through this plug
Read MoreI. Danyi
May 26, 2022
Adds a subtle low end
This tool gives a nice low end to anything. No more need for layering sound to make them thicker.
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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
R. Bouma
Since I have it didn’t stop using it
There is always a way to fix low end and sub. I also have submarine from waves but this tool is much better. Musical which is all there is to. Intuitive to use. My go to tool for bass and kick decision which lays the foundation of a good vibing mix
J. Maasakkers
bx-subsynth
This generator is very efficient and intuitive for almost anything.
A must have!!G. Fricke
Low End
This really helped bring in subsonic tones to my mix when working with the final mix.
K. Beleznay
a good tool to highlight bass
can be used nicely in the mix with good settings.
C. Bergström
It’s a bass it’s an 808
No it’s just my voice run through this plug
I. Danyi
Adds a subtle low end
This tool gives a nice low end to anything. No more need for layering sound to make them thicker.
W. Ji
100!!
100점!!!
R. Kretschmar
Boost a Bass
Brings a big controlled Sub- and Bass Boost to your Kicks. I recommend it.
M. Oates
Well worth the money
Works really well to beef up bass lines - controllable and easy to use.
C. Bergström
Been producing for 5 years
and plugins rarely surprise me anymore, but this did
D. Cox
Energize the Bottom!
Remixing some old material. This plug-in gave new energy to some old tracks. I used to look over it… I honestly didn’t think I needed it, now I can’t do without it. Great tool for reviving that bottom!
J. Brown
Simple Deep Analog Bass
I just got this for fun when producing more industrial bass type stuff and was pleasantly surprised by the ease of use and the wonderful low end with some analog feel to it. I find I will be using this more and more in the future.
J. Harden
Amazing low end tool !!
This really adds a lot of professional low end to my 808 kick and also to bass guitar. Definitely some secret sauce here !!
D. Troberg
Excellent
I was looking for a subharmonic synthesizer plugin and this is it! I don't need to look elsewhere, this one does its job exactly how I want it. Highly recommended.
M. Wurzbacher
Low End ..
wenn dir das besondere Tiefe / Low End fehlt, gibt es nichts besseres als dieses Plugin.. es addiert die Tiefen Frequenzen aus deiner Spur die dir verloren gegangen sind.
D. Adlington
Just what my mixes needed
I have tested "in the box" bass enhancers from other music software developers and while they did the job none of them fit in the mix as well as bx_subsynth Subharmonic Synth from Universal Audio. I use this plugin on the kick, snare bottom and bass for guitar based music and the kick and synth in dance music. I love the added power this plugin provides to my work.
M. Malinski
Mega fat sound
If you want to fatten sound, this one is the right choise
R. Marant
OIGA SUS SONIDOS GRAVES111
Adios problemas de graves, lo que hace este plugins es ganar tiempo , cuando los bajos parecen no estar. junto con el Vog, harán que tus graves suenen en la mezcla.
k. martell
Thank you !
Great plugin for a final polish of your sub frequencies, wish I tried it sooner!
S. Shaw
This saved my improperly recorded viola
My friend recorded viola for me at his home during the lockdown, but it had a lot of room issues and there's a big null in the low end esp. after soothe treatment. Out of ideas, I gave this plug a try and there's a preset that worked surprisingly well! I can tell the added 100Hz doesn't sound as natural, but in the context of a piano-viola-voice trio with a generous amount of Ocean Way Studios it did the trick.
