bx_XL V2 Explained

If you're struggling to get your songs to compete with ones you hear on the radio in terms of loudness and punch, then the bx_XL V2 from Brainworx has got your back. In this bx_XL V2 course, veteran Groove3 instructor Larry Holcombe will show you everything you need to know in order to produce phenomenal-sounding masters that will stand up to anything out there. Whether it's taming some low-end issues, increasing the stereo spread, or boosting the mid-content, it's all here! By the end of this bx_XL V2 video course, you'll be ready to put this impressive tool to work for you right away and say goodbye to dull, anemic mixes for good! These bx_XL V2 videos are designed for new bx_XL V2 users.

Videos

• Interface & Quick Start Guide (13:37) - This video introduces the series and plugin and also outlines the different areas of the interface. We also cover a quick start overview of the plugin's workflow.

• Input Section, Crossover & Monomaker (05:48) - Next, we discuss the Input section, allowing balance and level to be set. We also demonstrate how the Crossover and Monomaker sections can be used to create a solid, mono low end.

• Mid Lo, Mid High & Side Sections (15:30) - Learn about the three main sections of the plugin, which are used to apply different processing for the low end, mid range, and side bands. We also showcase the XL feature, with which we can add rich saturation.

• Master Section (07:31) - This video is concerned with the Master section, allowing us to globally alter the XL saturation levels and also attack and release times. We can also control how we solo various aspects of the mix.

• Summing Amp Gain & Peak Limiter (04:26) - Next up, we cover the Summing Amp Gain section and final peak limiter. This ensures we have no extra peaks exceeding 0dB full scale.

• Meters & Tool Bar (03:57) - This video covers the meters we can use to visualize the effects of our processing. We also investigate the tool bar, where we find undo/redo and the ability to use four separate settings to compare and contrast processing styles.

• Sidechain Input (13:36) - Explore sidechain options next, which provide some creative processing possibilities, such as pumping the limiting to a sidechain input or blended internal routing.

• bx_XL V2 in Action (15:39) - In this final video, we demonstrate the Xl V2 on two track examples, putting the plugin through its paces on some real-world mastering examples.