BBE Sonic Maximizer Plug-In Software (Macintosh and Windows)

- Category: Computer Music

-- Subcategory: Audio Effects Software

Producer: BBE

Price: $99.95

Description:
Now VST and Direct X users don't have to take signal out of the digital domain to get that same amazingly fresh, punchy and detailed sound that only BBE High Definition Sound processing offers. The BBE Sonic Maximizer plug-in features the BBE 4th Generation Processing Engine -- just like analog BBE 482 and 882 Sonic Maximizer processors.

Feature:
The presets (bass, guitar, vocals...) are very helpful when using on individual tracks. Gives you a good starting point... Very simple interface. Easy to use.

Quality:
Its software? I guess quality was High in that it doesn't crash. I utilizes very little CPU overhead. But It's effect doesn't measure up to the BBE 882, 482 or any other outboard unit. So I guess I would give it a 10 for crash proof solid code and a 4 for achieving good sonic results. (Average: 7)

Value:
I'll use it, but it won't be one of my goto plug-in.

Desirability:
Yawn

Sound:
I use a BBE 482 in my PA system. It puts a final polish and clarity to my live mix. (Hard Rock Band) In my studio I have a full digital mixer connected via 3 ADAT light pipe connections to my computer which is running Cubase SX 2.0. The plug-in is just ok. It provides a much more subtle effect. Too subtle. I have used it on individual tracks and as a mastering tool during final mix-down. Its ok... Just didn't give me the polish I was looking for.

Support:
Didn't need support. This area should have a NA (Not applicable) although it is so easy to use I guess that is the best support you can get. So I give it a 10.

Overall:
This is a very mediocre product. No matter how good the quality and support are, if the product doesn't accomplish it's sonic mission, its a dog. Sorry BBE, I love my 482 but this plug-in is a dog.

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