Product Detail
Blue Cat's MB-7 Mixer is an outstanding plug-in that divides the signal into multiple frequency bands. It allows you to mix and process these bands as if they were separate tracks. Each band comes with controls similar to those on a mixing console and more. You can bypass, mute, or solo each band to focus on specific frequencies, adjust gain, 'stereoness', and stereo position. A master mono switch helps check mono compatibility. You can apply various audio effects to each band for spectral manipulation. It can act as a multiband plug-ins host, letting you process each band with your favorite VST, VST3, or Audio Unit plug-ins or choose from 28 built - in effects. Up to four plug - ins can be loaded on each band, either pre or post - fader. There are also 25 built - in audio effects for each plug - in slot. It features latency compensation, presets management, undo/redo, and individual plug - in bypass. Thanks to multi - instances technology, it offers unique linking and grouping options. You can link bands within a single instance or between multiple instances on different tracks, enabling a single fader to control multiple bands on multiple tracks. This is great for adjusting track placement and balance. The plug - in provides detailed visual feedback, showing spectrum, in/out levels, and frequency response. With advanced MIDI and automation input capabilities, when combined with other Blue Cat plug - ins, it can achieve advanced side - chaining. Features include a multiband mixing console, a multiband host for third - party plug - ins, 28 built - in effects, external side chain support, parameters mapping, flexible audio routing, pre and post - fader plug - in inserts with latency compensation, up to 7 bands, multiple instances linking, band bypass/mute/solo, a master mono switch, dual - mode control, complete visual feedback, easy side chaining, and no additional latency. Blue Cat Audio standards ensure native DSP code for high performance, full MIDI control, no CPU load on idle, a customizable UI, automation and MIDI output, smooth bypass, undo/redo, a full - featured presets manager, copy/paste between instances, and support for any sample rate.
Using the Blue Cat Audio MB - 7 Mixer is straightforward. First, load the plug - in into your digital audio workstation. You can split the audio signal into different frequency bands. To adjust a specific band, use the controls like bypass, mute, or solo to isolate the frequencies you want to work on. Then, you can change the gain, 'stereoness', and position in the stereo field. If you want to add effects, you can either choose from the 28 built - in effects or insert your favorite VST, VST3, or Audio Unit plug - ins. Remember, you can load up to four plug - ins on each band, either before or after the fader. When adjusting multiple tracks, take advantage of the linking and grouping options. You can link bands within one instance or between different instances of the plug - in on various tracks. This way, a single fader can control multiple bands. As for the master mono switch, use it to check if your audio is mono - compatible. Be aware that while the plug - in has advanced features, make sure your computer has enough resources to handle it. Regarding maintenance, keep your digital audio workstation and the plug - in updated to ensure optimal performance. Also, regularly save your presets so you don't lose your settings.
