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Blue Cat Audio MB-7 Mixer Plug-in

7-band Multiband Mixing Plug-in - AAX, AU, VST

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Most software is compatible with both macOS and Windows, but check to make sure.

If you're using Pro Tools, AAX plug-ins are what you need. Most other DAWs on macOS support Audio Units (AU) plug-ins, while VST is compatible with many DAWs on oth macOS and Windows. Be sure you choose plug-ins that work with your DAW!

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Q: What is the Blue Cat Audio MB-7 Mixer Plug-in?

The Blue Cat Audio MB-7 Mixer is a unique multiband mixer plug-in that splits your audio signal into up to seven frequency bands. Each band can then be processed independently, allowing you to apply effects, adjust gain, pan, and even host other VST or AU plug-ins directly within each band. It's ideal for precise mixing, mastering, and creative sound design.

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Q: Who can benefit from using the MB-7 Mixer Plug-in?

The MB-7 Mixer is valuable for anyone looking for advanced control over their audio. Producers can use it for detailed sound shaping, while mixing and mastering engineers can achieve surgical precision in their mixes. Even sound designers will find it useful for creating complex, layered effects by applying different processing to specific frequency ranges.

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Q: What are the minimum system requirements for the MB-7 Mixer?

For Mac users, you'll need OS X 10.9 or later with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor or higher and 4GB RAM. PC users require Windows 7 SP1 or later, an Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher processor, and 4GB RAM. It's available as a download for both platforms.

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Q: Which plug-in formats does the MB-7 Mixer support?

The Blue Cat Audio MB-7 Mixer supports all major plug-in formats, ensuring broad compatibility with most digital audio workstations (DAWs). You can use it as an AAX, Audio Units (AU), or VST plug-in on both Mac and PC platforms. This allows seamless integration into your existing production workflow.

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Q: Can I use my existing VST/AU plugins within the MB-7 Mixer?

Yes, a key feature of the MB-7 Mixer is its ability to host other VST or AU plugins directly within each of its seven frequency bands. This means you can apply specific compressors, EQs, reverbs, or other effects to only the low-end, mid-range, or high-end of your audio, opening up vast possibilities for creative and precise multiband processing.

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Multiband and mid-side processing is easy with the Blue Cat Audio MB-7 Mixer plug-in, and it even lets you use VST plug-ins within your Pro Tools projects! Essentially, the MB-7 Mixer splits your audio track of choice into separate frequency bands, lets you adjust their stereo properties, insert other plug-ins, and then sum the bands back together. It's a powerful tool that Sweetwater can recommend for widening vocal tracks, bringing bass instruments to life, adding depth and impact to stereo recordings, and much more.

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Blue Cat Audio Updates MB-7 Mixer plug-in to v2.5

May 15, 2015

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Tech Specs

Software Type: Multiband Mixer
Platform: Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full: Full
Download/Boxed: Download
Plug-in Formats: AAX, AU, VST
Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.9 or later
OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later
Manufacturer Part Number: 11-31243

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This plugin is what us Pro Tools 11 users need - a way to use VST or AU plugins in an AAX world. Not only that, it allows you to effect only a portion of a signal's bandwidth - allowing you to add chorus to a bass guitar and still have a rock solid low end, for example. It can also let you load several plugins at once with a single instance (pre or post fader). As you know, there are a lot of good, free VST and AU plugins available and this plugin lets you access them. I also use it to gain level my inputs for mixing, without having to use and additional plugin (also, the PT Trim plugin doesn't have a stereo version). Very cool little toolbox.

I had read about and watched videos of the MB-7 in action and it looked very promising as a way to bring all my VST plugins back into Pro Tools 11. I am NOT disappointed! This plugin allows me to efficiently and simply process a track or buss with a wide array of options- the first time I used it, I split a bass guitar track in two, compressed the low end with one of my favorite VST compressors and mixed the two elements of the signal together to attain the nice, solid, crunchy bass line I was looking for. I also used it to divvy up and process a vocal's bands separately in order to treat a problem area in the midrange. Love the power this plugin gives me.