In one word: astounding. I have to admit I've never touched a real console in my life (as a limited space home recording solo artist), so I wasn't sure what to expect. I did know what I was looking for though: a lusher and thicker sound, and something which was hard to describe...a certain realness, some sort of sonic glue, maybe even dirt. The price (by the way perfectly understandable, it seems a lot of work to make) was always a bit too high for me, but the Black Friday deal made it possible to get it. I quickly migrated an existing project I was struggling with to an all Console N project. I found it very easy to dial in the right settings with the eq, pick the right filters, and although I'm still trying to figure out the gate and compression (a demo for vocals would be very nice), it already sounded much better than I could have ever imagined. I quickly started driving the channels and use the THD dial, which made a huge difference. Then I hit 'random' a couple of times, and was surprised of the difference it made. In the end, I finally got that sound I was looking for, that realness, that togetherness. Just lovely. Even my wife noticed it.
BX_Console N
★★★★★
by Glenn
Just finished my first mix with the console N. Damn, I love it. This maybe sound strange but the fact that you have your main tools in 1 plugin is just great. You have this tools in your DAW but having it all in 1 plugin make you start using it in a more effective way and just way faster. But probably the greatest is the separation the TMT give your mix. Very exited to start using and testing the SSL consoles. Without a doubt wil sound just as great! Thanks Plugin Alliance!
Saved My Mixes!!!
★★★★★
by Mchangani
I downloaded the demo and in Just 25 minutes I had to buy it!! This is really clean punchy and warm. no artifacts just pure clarity and precise with every knob adjustment. TMT feature, Pull and second release, the filters r great, eq is not muddy and I love the THD feature too! My mixes have improved overnight and so easy to use. This is a game Changer and thanks for the cyber monday sale it saved me a few dollars/Rands! I prefer this to the ssl anyday! get the demo and check it for urself! hahahaha ! no regrets this side I looove it!! Oh and it is easy on the cpu!!
Plugin Alliance response
Thanks for the glowing review!
Amazing!
★★★★★
by Umbral Studio
i just love it. so many possibilities, it's really versatile and unique, but i specially love the dynamics section. that comp/lim is awesome..oh boy :)
Thank you!
★★★★★
by GregB
Using this console on everything. Saving me time and CPU not having to use a slew of other plugins, and best of all, it sounds fantastic.
Nice and warm
★★★★★
by Heiko Klüh
Very nice warm, analag coloration. Sometimes followed by spl transient designer plus for analog synths and basses. A very good plugin for getting modern sound. Brings a nice top end shine - similar to Lindell TE 100.
bx_console N
★★★★★
by Freddy
Well I thought TMT (?), I have got NLS so what's the big deal.... Boy was I surprised when I demoed this one. Unbelievable what a difference TMT makes. Dirk you really nailed it! I'm in love with this plug and will be for a very long time. I say def a must have if your looking for analog realness!! And with one push of the button change the balance of a song...love it.
Plugin Alliance response
Thank you! Dirk.
This plugin deserves more recognition!
★★★★★
by David Tantama
My expectation was not high when I bought this, especially when the SSL certified E and G were just released. But man, I was wrong... Highly recommended !
More than just a channel strip
★★★★★
by Dave
I'm truly astounded by the amount of work Brainworx has put into their console plugins. The N Console sounds fantastic but it covers so many functions I think I'll be using a lot less plugins now. Their tolerance modeling and ability to randomize the channels in use is really brilliant. I definitely recommend reading the manual but once you do everything follows a very clear logic and is well laid out.
Plugin Alliance response
Thanks Dave! Dirk.
Wonderful Channel Strip
★★★★★
by A.M. Music
I was using another companies SSL channel strip and I am now using the bx-console N from now on. It has a pleasant open sound. The high EQ shelf is quite steep, but when you don't use the shelf, the bell is very wide and musical which lets you add air very easily. Be aware the plugin defaults with the V Gain, or noise, pretty high so I always turn that off. The THD saturation adds an analogue beef to make the sound a little thicker in a musical way. The slopes of the High Pass and Low Pass filters are steep enough to use effectively. There are many features built in, but it just sounds very musical no matter how you use it.