BBE Sonic Maximizer Plug-In Software (Macintosh and Windows)
Install a full rack of BBE 882i units at a fraction of the price with this software, which delivers hardware processing power with digital convenience.
Overall User Ratings (based on 23 ratings)
Submitted April 12, 2004 by a customer from agilitysolutions.com
"I love my outboard BBE 482 buth this plugin is a DOG."
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This is a very mediocre product. No matter how good the quality and support are, if the product doesn't accomplish it's sonic mission, its a dog. Sorry BBE, I love my 482 but this plug-in is a dog.
Sound
I use a BBE 482 in my PA system. It puts a final polish and clarity to my live mix. (Hard Rock Band) In my studio I have a full digital mixer connected via 3 ADAT light pipe connections to my computer which is running Cubase SX 2.0. The plug-in is just ok. It provides a much more subtle effect. Too subtle. I have used it on individual tracks and as a mastering tool during final mix-down. Its ok... Just didn't give me the polish I was looking for.
Features
The presets (bass, guitar, vocals...) are very helpful when using on individual tracks. Gives you a good starting point... Very simple interface. Easy to use.
Quality
Its software? I guess quality was High in that it doesn't crash. I utilizes very little CPU overhead. But It's effect doesn't measure up to the BBE 882, 482 or any other outboard unit. So I guess I would give it a 10 for crash proof solid code and a 4 for achieving good sonic results. (Average: 7)
Value
I'll use it, but it won't be one of my goto plug-in.
Manufacturer Support
Didn't need support. This area should have a NA (Not applicable) although it is so easy to use I guess that is the best support you can get. So I give it a 10.
The Wow Factor
Yawn
Musical Style:
Hard Rock & Blues
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Submitted October 17, 2005 by a customer from yahoo.com
"This plugin lacks ONE thing that the hardware versions do."
I expect to use this plugin for quite some time, but if BBE updates the plugin so that it doesn't require an Output Gain control knob, I'll be getting that instead! The hardware BBE 482i and 882i don't use an Output Gain control knob and I hope that a future plugin doesn't either!
Sound
This plugin most definitely emulates what the hardware 482i and 882i do, and that is to bring clarity into my songs.
Features
Puts clarity into the songs I use for my deejay mixes. I can apply a BBE effect to each individual song. It really is, like having a rackful of BBE Sonic Maximizers... one for each song!
Quality
No problems in installation. No scratches on the installation CD. The installation CD is in a CD envelope and flops around in the box. In my case, the CD was already out of the envelope when I opened the box.
Value
The effect you get out of this plugin is worth the price.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to use tech support.
The Wow Factor
Just for asthetic reasons, I wish different skins could be applied to the plugin. But who cares about that?! This thing puts clarity into the songs I use!
Musical Background:
DJ
Musical Style:
Disco
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Submitted April 28, 2006
"Give it a try = what can you lose?"
Sound
The sound is as good as the hardware units which are especially suited for live use. A rule of thumb may be applied here which is my opinion only; The better your recording or live gear is, the less you will need this type of processor.
Features
Simple is good.
Quality
Like I said, it sounds like the hardware units.
Value
Good bang for the buck!
Manufacturer Support
It took some work to get it up and running on my mac. Could be operator malfunction.
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Submitted August 2, 2004
"BBE Sonic Maximizer"
It's a simple tool that sounds very sweet and cut's down on the need to EQ.I sometimes can drive myself nuts trying to fix muddy recordings and just end up over EQ'ing everything.This has helped me a great deal.
Sound
Way better than I expected.I would disagree that it's a "DOG" of a plugin and it definitely compares to the outboard versions.
Features
Three knobs,but they do the job.
Value
Could've been a little cheaper but the sound makes up for it.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed any.
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