Tech riderRev. 5 Oct 2026
Brainworx bx_masterdesk
- 1Runs onMac, Windows
- 2Costsfree trial · paid from $12.50/mo
- 3Workflow typeplugin
- 4Loudness standardsDynamic Range targets of about 8 dB for streaming and 6 dB for loud CD releases
- 5Stereo processingYes
- 6Album sequencingNo
- 7Batch processingNo
- 8Supported plug-in formatsAAX AudioSuite, AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: plugin-alliance.com
Overview
Brainworx bx_masterdesk is ranked #7 of 31 in audio mastering software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $12.50/mo.
Brainworx bx_masterdesk plans and pricing
All plansCORE $14.99/mo $14.99/month Access to 200+ plugins · Activate on 3 machines · Pick 3 plugins to own each year plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
PRO $29.99/mo $29.99/month Access to 200+ plugins · Activate on 3 machines · Pick 10 plugins to own each year · PA Perks plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
CORE $149.99/yr $149.99/year Access to 200+ plugins · Activate on 3 machines · Pick 3 plugins to own each year plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
PRO $299.99/yr $299.99/year Access to 200+ plugins · Activate on 3 machines · Pick 10 plugins to own each year · PA Perks plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
bx_masterdesk Not published High-end analog mastering chain · AAX AudioSuite, AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3 plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
Compared on audio mastering software
- Free plan
- Noplugin-alliance.com
- Paid from
- $14.99/moplugin-alliance.com
- Workflow type
- pluginplugin-alliance.com
- Loudness standards
- Dynamic Range targets of about 8 dB for streaming and 6 dB for loud CD releasesplugin-alliance.com
- Stereo processing
- Yesplugin-alliance.com
- Album sequencing
- Noplugin-alliance.com
- Batch processing
- Noplugin-alliance.com
- Supported plug-in formats
- AAX AudioSuite, AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3plugin-alliance.com
Facts
- Purpose
- bx_masterdesk provides an analog-style mastering system in one plugin, designed to help musicians master their own material.plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Workflow
- The plugin uses a three-step workflow with Volume, Foundation, and Tone Stack controls.plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Metering
- A Dynamic Range VU meter helps users adjust loudness while considering sound quality.plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Processing controls
- Additional controls include a mastering de-esser, compressor mix, and stereo width.plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Presets
- The product page lists an extensive preset list for immediate results.plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Mid/Side and TMT
- Listed features include Mid/Side enhancement and Brainworx Tolerance Modeling Technology, identified as US Patent No. 10,725,727.plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Plugin formats
- Supported formats are AAX AudioSuite, AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, VST2, and VST3.plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- The product page lists macOS 13 through 26 and Windows 10 through 11, with Intel or Apple Silicon Macs and x64-compatible PCs.plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Hardware requirements
- The listed minimums include 2 GB RAM and a display resolution of 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher.plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Trial
- Plugin Alliance says an individual plugin trial lasts 14 days and begins when the plugin is first launched in a DAW.plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Plugin Alliance provides a support center with compatibility, downloads, manuals, account help, and a contact support option.support.plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes the plugin as usable by inexperienced musicians as well as musicians, engineers, producers, and mastering engineers.plugin-alliance.com · 5 Oct 2026
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Sources
- plugin-alliance.com/products/bx_masterdesk· checked 5 Oct 2026
- plugin-alliance.com/pages/installation-manager· checked 5 Oct 2026
- support.plugin-alliance.com/hc/en-us· checked 5 Oct 2026
- plugin-alliance.com/pages/subscriptions· checked 5 Oct 2026