Brainworx
Germany, est. 2003 · 40 products across 1 categories
About Brainworx
Brainworx is a German audio plugin developer renowned for producing some of the most highly regarded analog hardware emulations in the industry. Founded by Dirk Ulrich in Hamburg, Brainworx is especially known for its detailed circuit-level emulations of SSL, Neve, and API console components, developed in partnership with major hardware brands. Their bx_digital mastering EQ series brought mid-side processing to a wider audience and became an industry standard tool for mastering engineers. Brainworx is now part of the Plugin Alliance family, which has expanded their distribution significantly. Their console strip emulations are widely used in professional post-production and music mastering workflows.
- • Industry-standard analog emulation quality
- • Official hardware brand partnerships
- • Pioneer of mid-side processing tools
- • Part of Plugin Alliance ecosystem
- • Trusted in professional mastering
- • Premium pricing
- • Some plugins are resource-intensive
- • Plugin Alliance subscription model may not suit all users
- • Steep learning curve for mid-side workflow beginners
Brainworx Products
Brainworx bx_control V2
Utility
Brainworx bx_refinement V3
Audio Restoration
Brainworx bx_crispytuner
Vocal Processing
Brainworx bx_tonebox
Multi Effect
Brainworx bx_XL V2
Mastering
Brainworx bx_masterdesk True Peak
Mastering
Brainworx bx_SSL Collection
Channel Strip
Brainworx bx_console N
Channel Strip
Brainworx bx_rockrack V3
Amp Simulator
Brainworx bx_rockergain100
Amp Simulator
Brainworx bx_rooMS
Reverb
Brainworx bx_hybrid V2
EQ
Brainworx bx_delay 2500
Delay
Brainworx bx_XL V3
Limiter
Brainworx bx_glue
Compressor
Brainworx bx_enhancer
Enhancer
Brainworx bx_boom V3
Drum FX
Brainworx bx_opto
Compressor
Brainworx bx_megadual
Amp Simulator
Brainworx bx_limiter
Limiter
Brainworx bx_dynEQ V2
EQ
Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
Channel Strip
Brainworx bx_cleansweep Pro
Filter
Brainworx bx_clipper
Compressor
Brainworx bx_subsynth
Enhancer
Brainworx bx_limiter True Peak
Limiter
Brainworx bx_townhouse Buss Compressor
Compressor
Brainworx bx_console SSL 4000 E
Channel Strip
Brainworx bx_bassdude
Amp Simulator
Brainworx bx_2098 EQ
EQ
Brainworx bx_pulsar
Delay
Brainworx bx_saturator V2
Saturation
Brainworx bx_panEQ
EQ
Brainworx bx_masterdesk
Mastering
Brainworx bx_stereomaker
Stereo Width
Brainworx bx_console SSL 9000 J
Channel Strip
Brainworx bx_console SSL 4000 G
Channel Strip
Brainworx bx_console AMEK 9099
Channel Strip
Brainworx bx_digital V3
EQ
Brainworx bx_oberhausen
Synth
Frequently Asked Questions About Brainworx
Brainworx is based in Hamburg, Germany, and was founded by Dirk Ulrich. The company is now part of the Plugin Alliance group.
Brainworx tools are primarily designed for professional use; beginners may find the mid-side and analog emulation concepts challenging without prior audio engineering knowledge.
Brainworx is best known for the bx_digital mastering EQ, its acclaimed console emulation plugins, and its pioneering role in bringing mid-side processing tools to the professional audio market.
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