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Brainworx has unleashed the bx_control v2 beta which I would recommend for everyone who likes good plugins (I’m not joking).

Major changes from v1 to v2 include the improved M/S matrix and stereo enhancer with mono maker. Add to that list indiviual M/S panning, dynamic range metering, and a solo-in-place feature for all solo modes.

I’m serious when I saw Brainworx makes my favorite plug-ins right now. Not only are they designed well, but they sound amazing. They may be little intimidating upon first run, but stick with it, learn how to use it, and you won’t regret it for a second. These guys at Brainworx are like mad scientists in the best way possible.

bx_control v2 will be 99 euros (native) or 149 euros (TDM with VENUE support). People upgrading from v1 will pay 49 euros for both Native and TDM versions.There’s also a 25% introductory sale that starts in February (and applies to upgrades!), so try the plug-in and grab it on the cheap when it becomes available.

Hit the jump for links to everything!

PS: Stay tuned for my review of a very lovely Brainworx plug-in as well as a review of Elysia’s mpressor plug-in.

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If you’re looking for an excuse to buy Reason or the Record + Reason package, now is the time.

From now until the end of the year, if you buy and register Reason you’ll receive the Soul School ReFill pack for free.

Considering buying Reason? Buy and register Reason or Record Reason Duo before the end of December 2009 and you will get the brand new Reason Soul School ReFill for free! That’s a $99 value for all new Reason customers! Yes. Really.
All you need to do is to purchase Reason or Record Reason Duo from your local retailer, online shop or from Propellerhead Software’s own web shop. If you register your software before no later than December 31st, you will be given access to download the brand new Reason Soul School ReFill that comes packed with REX files and multi sampled instruments that just oozes of the soulful sound of the 60’s and 70’s.

Check out the link: http://www.propellerheads.se/products/reason/index.cfm?fuseaction=get_article&article=soul-school-offer

Sonnox Offering 50% Discount Group Buy Offer through DontCrack.com

Sonnox Oxford (Sony Oxford) is pairing with the website DontCrack.com to offer a group buy discount that actually started yesterday.  It’s an interesting offer in that you don’t have to make your purchase upfront to participate.  DontCrack.com simlpy asks you to Commit between Decemeber 1st – 13th to buying a bundle between December 14th – 18th.

Now don’t go thinking you can just click a commit button 50 times and then bail if you don’t get the discount you want – DontCrack is requiring you to be a registered user (i.e. they record you IP address) to commit to the group buy, and have made it clear they will perma-ban anyone who commits without buying.  So I’d suggest only committing if you’re Really interested.

Oh yeah, and they bundles look pretty awesome – I’d love to get a an Oxford Inflator for $270 (along with the Transient Modulator and Limiter).  But here’s a run down of the possible discounts:

Sonnox Oxford Plugins will be offered for 50% off for 5 days If at least 300 users subscribe to the Group Buy.

So head over to DontCrack.com and register with their forums to participate – these plugins don’t go on sale very often.

For the rest of November, you can grab Elysia’s mpressor plugin for 25% ($300USD).

The plugin is an emulation of Elysia’s hardware mpressor, a class-A, all discrete compressor that retails at around $5,000USD (yikes). However, the plugin version costs much less than that and was crafted in conjunction with Brainworx in Germany.

The plugin is available now in RTAS, AU, and VST (TDM in a few weeks) and is available for a free 14-day trial (iLok required).

Discount link: Get your 25 % discount now!

If you’re currently using an SSL Duende for all (or some) of your processing needs, then you might consider checking out SSL’s Autumn Special: up to 50% off on select Duende plugins until Monday, November 23rd:

• Vocal Strip: $139
• X-Comp: $139
• X-Verb: $349

Check out the SSL website for more info and to buy the above plugins. http://www.solidstatelogic.com