Brainworx bx_masterdesk vs Waves Curves AQ
| Brainworx bx_masterdesk | Waves Curves AQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $12.50/mo | $20.83/mo |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Paid from | 14.99 /mo | |
| Workflow type | plugin | plugin |
| Loudness standards | Dynamic Range targets of about 8 dB for streaming and 6 dB for loud CD releases | Yes |
| Stereo processing | Yes | Yes |
| Album sequencing | No | |
| Batch processing | No | |
| Supported plug-in formats | AAX AudioSuite, AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3 | VST3, Audio Units, AAX |
| Real-time correction | Yes | No |
| Formant control | Yes | Yes |
| Scale/key detection | Yes | No |
| DAW plugin | Yes | |
| Stem separation | No | |
| Automatic EQ | Yes | |
| Automatic dynamics | No | |
| Plugin formats | vst | |
| Voice isolation | Yes | |
| Processing mode | both | |
| Echo removal | No | |
| Reverb removal | No | |
| Input types | audio | |
| Supported platforms | multiple | |
| Real-time analysis | Yes | |
| Offline file analysis | Yes | |
| Maximum channels | 6 channels | |
| Plugin support | aax | |
| Analysis views | momentary, short-term, long-term, loudness range, true peak, gain reduction | |
| MIDI pitch control | Yes | |
| Pitch-shift range | 12 semitones | |
| Sample mapping | Yes | |
| Maximum polyphony | 16 voices | |
| Supported sample formats | WAV, AIFF, OGG, FLAC | |
| Standalone app | No |
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