Acoustica vs Brainworx bx_masterdesk
| Acoustica | Brainworx bx_masterdesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Paid from | $149/mo | $12.50/mo |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Workflow type | plugin | plugin |
| Loudness standards | -23 LUFS | Dynamic Range targets of about 8 dB for streaming and 6 dB for loud CD releases |
| Stereo processing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported plug-in formats | VST, VST3, AAX, AU | AAX AudioSuite, AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3 |
| Platform | plugin | |
| Plugin support | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | |
| Noise reduction | Yes | |
| Paid from | $149one-time | 14.99 /mo |
| Plugin formats | VST, VST3, AAX, AU | |
| Effect types | Noise reduction, hum and buzz removal, click/crackle/thump/plosive removal, declipping | |
| License model | perpetual | |
| Surround support | Yes | |
| Product scope | suite | |
| Stem types | Vocals, Piano, Bass, Drums, Other | |
| Desktop app | No | |
| Album sequencing | No | |
| Batch processing | No | |
| Real-time correction | Yes | |
| Formant control | Yes | |
| Scale/key detection | Yes |
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