Overview

Is a Dynamic Equalizer (dynEQ) an EQ or a Compressor?
The answer is: Yes, and more.

By being able to select certain frequency ranges for compression or expansion, bx_dynEQ V2 allows you to do both: adjust frequencies like an EQ and/or control dynamics like a compressor.

bx_dynEQ V2 adds M/S processing capabilities so you can separately adjust your Mid and Side signals. Truly powerful!

The M/S mode introduces Brainworx' unique "M/S cross-feed" feature, which allows Mid & Side signals to actually trigger each other!

Dampen room sounds based on bass drum hits? Raise reverb signals in beats triggered by snare hits? Yes.

bx_dynEQ V2 is a truly unique, all-inclusive dynamics processor and EQ system.

With an impressive selection of filter types (see below), bx_dynEQ V2 is an engineer’s Swiss Army Knife.

The plugin comes in 2 dedicated mono and stereo layouts, for regular L/R and M/S stereo applications as well as mono and surround signals.

Features

  • 1-band and 2-band dynamic EQ
    (you won't believe what 1 or 2 bands can do!)
  • Mono, Multi-Mono, L/R and M/S Stereo operation
  • Many different types of original Brainworx filters
  • Low & High Shelving, Peak bands, various Band-Pass filters, High Pass, Low Pass, Bass Shift, Presence Shift, and Compressor Mode
  • Internal and External Sidechain Inputs
  • Complete and fully adjustable feature set
  • New "Inverse Mode" to ‘cut’ the affected frequency band based on your trigger source (great for external sidechains!)
  • M/S cross-feed feature for triggering the S signal with M signals, and vice versa

Audio Examples

Industry Reviews

  • Robert L. Smith

    Robert L. Smith

    Emmy Nominated Producer/Engineer/Mixer (Lady Gaga, U2, Glee)

    I just wanted you to know I have bought most of your plug-ins in the last few months. Your gear is truly amazing! Can't mix and master without them. Thanks so much for making these excellent… Read More

  • Kai Blankenberg

    Kai Blankenberg

    Alexander Klaws, Aura Dione, BAP, Beatsteaks, Apparat

    This is the most powerful tool for selective frequency level control and a real lifesaver. Last year I did the biggest "Mastered for Itunes" series for a german Artist - remastering more than 30… Read More

  • Mikael “Count” Eldridge

    Mikael “Count” Eldridge

    DJ Shadow, Radiohead, Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, New Order, No Doubt

    The bx_dynEQ is the most essential thing you never even knew you needed. I hesitate to tell people how helpful it is. I’m almost afraid everyone will now be able to get kick-ass drum sounds and… Read More

  • Dylan “3-D” Dresdow

    Dylan “3-D” Dresdow

    Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna, Usher, David Guetta, FloRida

    I don't even think of this as an equalizer. The 'key' feature (of bx_dynEQ) allows for innovative interaction like I've never seen before and, more importantly, sounds great!

  • Ilpo Karkkainen

    Ilpo Karkkainen

    Digital Soundboy, Exit, Metalheadz, Renegade Hardware, Function, Samurai Music and Secret Operations

    bx_dynEQ is my go-to dynamic EQ. It's very versatile and I find it great for handling some challenging fixing tasks. I love the external sidechain feature.

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Customer Reviews

  • Surprisingly Good

    ★★★★★
    by IncandescentAudio
    It's practically invisible sounding when dialed in. I got this in a bundle not really expecting to use it but it's become my go-to dynamic eq and de-esser. Another win from Brainworx!

  • BX_dynEQ V2

    ★★★★☆
    by ABC du beatmaking
    It's realy Nice est for the side chaine ,it's a smal vst but very powerfull and usefull

  • yoku

    ★★★★★
    by aj
    tsukau

  • Cant live without

    ★★★★★
    by Maarten
    I love this thing! De-essing, ducking, palm-mute control, controlling jumping out bass notes. I even have tracks where I use 2 of these for different functions, I wouldnt know what to do without it… Read More

  • Good De-esser

    ★★★★☆
    by Headstack
    This thing is one of the first dynamic EQ plugins ever, and still finds its way into jobs often enough.
    Highly recommended!
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Specification

Supported Plugin Formats
AAX Native, AU, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3

Supported Operating Systems
macOS 14 down to macOS 11
Windows 11 down to Windows 10

Mac
Intel, or Apple Silicon

PC
x64-compatible CPU

System Requirements
Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM

Downloads

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bx_dynEQ V2 Installers

Installation Manager

Manuals

ChangeLog

bx_dynEQ V2

Brainworx bx_dynEQ - Changelog

Version 2.16.1 (Oct 9, 2023)
- General: fixed CPU spikes on Mac OS
- Fixed compatibility issues with old sessions using VST3 plugin version 2.15 and lower

Version 2.16.0 (Aug 15, 2023)
- General: added native Apple Silicon compatibility for AAX
- General: added macOS Ventura support
- General: improved plugin loading time in the DAW
- General: fixed issue causing Logic to crash when closing the plugin UI
- General: improved font drawing behavior

Version 2.15 (Mar 15, 2022)
- General: added native Apple Silicon compatibility for VST3, VST2 and AU
- General: added macOS Monterey support
- General: added Windows 11 and Windows 10 21H1 support
- General: discontinued Windows 7 support
- General: discontinued macOS 10.9 and 10.11 support
- General: fixed metering behavior in block sizes of 2048 samples and higher

Version 2.14 (Mar 22, 2021)
- General: Compatibility with Logic on Apple Silicon devices via the Rosetta-2 layer
- General: Fixed possible artefacts when freezing or bouncing tracks in Pro Tools
- General: Fixed automation highlighting disappearing in Studio One
- General: Improved license dialog visibility in dark mode
- Fixed possible crash especially on Windows in VST3 format
- Fixed no sound and meters stopping in Live
- Fixed product installer to contain mono plugin as well

Version 2.13 (May 27, 2020)
- General: Qualified for use with the Windows 10 May 2020 Update
- General: VST3: Fixed potential hangs in a DAW upon loading
- General: Fixed logical issues in undo / redo behavior
- General: Fixed UI resizing issues in Ableton Live on Windows
- General: Fixed audio processing initialization issues on amp and delay products

Version 2.12 (Nov 06, 2019)
- General: Qualified for use with macOS 10.15 Catalina
- General: Qualified for use with Windows 10 November 2019 Update
- General: Fixed plugin validation in Logic under macOS Catalina
- General: Fixed preset name restore in Logic when reopening a session
- General: Fixed opening authorization dialog triggering automation
- General: Improved instantiation times for plugins
- General: Improved license functionality and branding for subscription
- General: Removed 32-bit support on macOS and Windows

Version 2.11 (Jul 10, 2019)
- General: macOS 10.14.5 Update compatibility
- General: Windows 10 1903 Update compatibility
- General: Fixed activation issue in Windows hosts set to non-English language (e.g. Cakewalk)
- General: AU: Fixed issue with increased CPU and memory on reopening UI
- General: VST3: Fixed issue with adapting to host knob mode, and now prioritizing linear
- General: VST3: Fixed issue with VST3 preset permissions
- General: VST3: Improved synchronization between parameter states and some UI functions, e.g. toolbar reset

Version 2.10 (Nov 16, 2018)
- General: macOS Mojave compatibility
- General: Windows October 2018 update compatibility
- General: adding Windows High DPI support for VST2/3 plugins
- General: Fixed potential crashes in Cubase and other VST2 / VST3 DAWs
- General: Fixed potential CPU spikes and audio dropouts
- General: Fixed rendering in Pro Tools on the start of a session
- General: Fixed missing presets in Wavelab and other VST3 DAWs
- General: Improving keyboard control, fixing issues with catched keys preventing it from passing through to DAW
- General: Fixed parallel use of host sessions (e.g. with Live)

Version 2.9 (May 24, 2018)
- General: Microsoft Windows Redstone 4 compatibility
- General: Added computer keyboard control for plugin parameters
- General: Fixed Mouse scroll wheel not working in Windows 8
- General: Fixed an issue where plugins will not validate or load after a certain amount of plugins have been loaded (Windows)
- General: Fixed visual GUI freezes when adjusting DAW parameters, meters, analyzers (Mac)
- General: Fixed possible issue with Pick Pack licenses
- General: Small licenser stability fix

Version 2.8 (Oct 23, 2017)
- General: Mac OS High Sierra compatibility
- General: Fixed possible crash on online activation (Mac OS High Sierra)
- General: Fixed Logic Pro X not validating AU plugins (Mac OS High Sierra)
- General: Fixed CPU spikes and crashes with Cubase (Windows)
- General: Fixed bug that could lead to "AAE -6 error" in ProTools (Windows)
- General: Fixed crash with FL Studio
- General: Fixed crash when cross-opening plugins in various hosts
- General: Fixed crash when using mixdown in Audition
- General: Fixed crash in Final Cut Pro
- General: Fixed delayed parameter handling and crackling issues in Cubase with VST3
- General: Fixed bug where plugin settings were not saved in Harrison Mixbus
- General: Fixed bug that led to AAE error -9317 in ProTools when instantiating plugin
- General: Fixed bug where plugins did not render properly when "x ray" option is enabled in Sonar
- General: Modifications to factory presets were lost when reopening session
- General: Fixed mouse wheel behaviour with second monitor setup (Windows)
- Some plugins: Value labels do not appear every time when clicking on parameter in UI
- General: Faster instantiation time for plugins (Windows)
- General: Adding support for automation highlighting in Presonus StudioOne

Version 2.7.1 (Dec 20, 2016)
- General: Mac OS Sierra compatibility
- General: Fixed automation issues in AU and AAX
- General: Fixed license dialog use of special characters
- General: Improved AU preset support
- General: Performance improvements

Version 2.7 (Apr 1, 2016)
- General: Major UI codebase update
- General: Fixed possible crash when authorizing plugin
- General: Added gain reduction meter support for StudioOne 3
- General: Installers show version info in Windows "Programs And Features"

Version 2.6.4 (Jan 18, 2016)
- General codebase update
- Removing RTAS/TDM/VENUE 32-bit format support

Version 2.6.3 (Jul 18, 2015)
- General codebase update

Version 2.6.2 (Jun 22, 2015)
- General codebase update

Version 2.6.1 (May 27, 2015)
- Fixed wrong installation path for 32-bit Win VST plugin version

Version 2.6 (Apr 14, 2015)
- Fixed switch graphics behavior (348)
- Fixed parameter order in the generic view to comply with the GUI (422)

Version 2.5 (Nov 18, 2013)
- Licenser update (V3): Fixes and new features
- Prevent wrong mouse wheel behavior in 32-bit hosts on 64-bit Windows (Windows bug) (87, 95, 156)
- Fixed keyboard events after text input in Pro Tools Windows (325)
- Fixed parameter value display in VST3 (330)
- Fixed toolbar triggering automation (335)
- Fixed window size issues (279, 327)
- Fixed possible preset issues in Pro Tools 11 (312)

Version 2.4.1 (Jun 28, 2013)
- fixed installer for 32-bit Windows

Version 2.4 (Jun 21, 2013)
- added support for Pro Tools 11
- licenser update: fixes and new features
- fixed automation with VST3 offline processing

Version 2.3 (Apr 05, 2013)
- otimized performance
- fixed issues with possible high CPU load
- fixed Alliance toolbar menus
- fixed Avid related issue in Pro Tools 10 that could lead to sporadic crashes
- fixed issue that could lead to values jumping in Ableton Live

Version 2.2.4 (Jan 16, 2013)
- added support for high resolution displays (e.g. Apple Retina)
- licenser: improved Pro Tools activation

Version 2.2.3 (Dez 07, 2012)
- fixed HiPass / LoPass calculation
- fixed release curve
- resolved crackling issues
- fixed TDM Max Gain and Inverse Mode

Version 2.2.2 (Nov 16, 2012)
- fixed band pass processing

Version 2.2.1 (Oct 31, 2012)
- minor GUI fixes
- fixed TDM parameters & automation
- fixed potential TDM automation issue under Mac OS
- licenser: minor fixes
- licenser: fixed activation issue under Mac OS 10.5 / Pro Tools 8
- licenser: fixed potential crash in online activation under Mac OS
- licenser: fixed issues with USB stick activation
- licenser: fixed file handling with offline activation
- change company string to Plugin Alliance

Version 2.2 (Jun 22, 2012)
- licenser update: added toolbar and USB activation
- fixed response issues in AU format

Version 2.1.3 (May 11, 2012)
- fixed M/S info screen on re-opening instance
- fixed GUI refresh on preset change
- fixed minor TDM issues

Version 2.1.2 (Mar 21, 2012)
(Please note that due to the sidechain switch fix, projects and settings stored with earlier versions of the bx_dynEQ won't restore the sidechain value! However storing the settings with this version will be fully forward-compatible again with future versions.)
- fixed licensing issue with trials turned into NFRs
- fixed AAX pagetables for hardware controllers
- fixed AAX issues and crashes with Icon controller
- fixed noise problem when using AudioSuite(AAX) format
- fixed AAX GUI issue - now reacts to first mouse click
- fixed GUI issue with AudioFinder - now reacts to single clicks
- fixed mouse wheel behavior
- fixed sidechain switch (see note above)
- fixed max. gain - now hard-limits the gain value so that overs are prevented more effectively
- fixed threshold default with AAX Mac
- fixed link buttons for mono version with AAX Mac
- fixed bypass automation graphic with Pro Tools Mac
- fixed GUI for S section when not active
- fixed GUI update issues
- minor GUI fixes

Version 2.1.1 (Jan 27, 2012)
- fixed crashes with AAX plugins
- fixed stuttering or distorted audio with NFR licenses

- fixed licensing with Venue
- minor fixes in licenser
- added feature to insert email address into login field by default

Version 2.1.0 (Jan 2, 2012)
- added 64-bit support (VST, VST3, AU)
- added AAX Native format
- added host factory presets
- added Plugin Alliance licenser
- fixed channel issues on VST hosts (0000019)

Version 2.0.2 (Aug 19, 2011)
- changed GUI behavior on Mac (0000043)
- fixed eq curve (0000029)

- fixed TDM metering (0000044)

Version 2.0.1 (Jun 7, 2011)
- changed GUI behavior (no resizing)

Version 2.0.0 (Mar 16/23, 2011)
- added sidechaining support
- enhanced GUI
- added Inverse Mode feature
- added max. Gain x2 feature

Version 1.2.0 (Jun 25, 2010)
- fixed high CPU load
- fixed processing issues
- added bx_boom Mono & Multi-Mono version
- added 64-bit audio-processing support

Version 1.1.1 (Dez 2, 2009)
- fixed Mac installers

Version 1.1.0 (Nov 2, 2009)
- Increased minimum Attack time to 0.05 ms (50 �s), changed scaling
- GUI changes
- added master bar
- optimized code
- fixed Pro Tools parameter highlighting
- fixed metering on startup
- fixed GUI in Live & Sequoia (resizing)
- fixed host Bypass
- fixed meter scaling
- fixed processing issue on right channel in regular mode

Version 1.0.1 (April 8, 2009)
- fixed mouse wheel support
- fixed bx_dynEQ Mono channel issues
- fixed controls linking
- fixed filter processing (frequency changes)
- added TDM versions

Version 1.0.0 (Mar 20, 2009)
- Release Native

Known bugs:
- Copy, Paste, Reset only works on channel 1 for Pro Tools Multi-Mono instances