Blue Cat's MB-5 Dynamix is an all-in-one multiband dynamics processor: it can be used as a multiband compressor, limiter, gate, expander, waveshaper or all combined at once, on any part of the spectrum. The unique dynamics processing section of the Blue Cat's Dynamics plug-in has been streamlined and integrated in this plug-in to process each one of the 5 bands separately.

The plug-in provides unique envelope detection capabilities that let one band trigger the dynamics response on others (internal side-chain). Combined with the advanced stereo features including mid/side processing and independent channels activation, it gives you full control over the dynamics of the signal for a wide range of effects.

An additional brick wall limiter/clipper protects the output for complete control over the dynamics response.

The plug-in provides comprehensive visual feedback to let you know what's exactly going on at every step of the dynamics processor: for each channel, monitor the spectrum, the in/out levels, dynamics response, compression ratio and in/out level of each band...

The user interface has been designed to streamline the workflow, and despite the wide range of functionalities offered by the plug-in, it is extremely easy to use. Inter-bands controls (copy/paste, link...) lets you create complex treatments with a few clicks.

Thanks to its advanced MIDI and automation output capabilities, Blue Cat's MB-5 Dynamix is capable of advanced side-chaining features: you can control other plug-ins with the output of the dynamics processing stage for simple side chain dynamics effects or more advanced signal-dependent effects. Check out our MB-5 Dynamix Tutorials for more details.


Typical applications: Multiband dynamics correction and modeling, mastering, loudness maximizing, dynamic equalization, de-essing, pop removal, multiband wave shaping, spectrum-based side chain effects.

Main Features
* Full featured multiband dynamics processor: compressor, gate, limiter, expander, waveshaper.
* Up to 5 bands, with crossover filters from 6 to 60 dB/Oct for optimal separation.
* Unique envelope routing capability for cross-band dynamics effects (one band may trigger another).
* Dry/wet control for parallel processing ("New York Compression").
* Stereo or mid-side processing with multiple channels linking options.
* Post brickwall limiter or waveshaper.
* Complete Visual feedback with real time response curves and levels display.
* Easy copy/paste settings between bands.
* Side chaining made easy: a unique way to perform multi-band side chain compression, ducking, gating and much more.
* Plug-in window transparency management.
* No latency.

Version 1.2

MacOS X UB

(AU, RTAS, VST, AAXN)

Aug 30, 2011

Version 1.1

MacOS X UB

(AU, RTAS, VST)

Dec 15, 2010

* An Intel or PowerPC processor.
* Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) or Snow Leopard (10.6).
* Any VST / Audio Unit (32/64-bit) / RTAS compatible application.