8.5Great
Brainworx bx_digital V3 by Plugin Alliance / Brainworx. A pioneering mid/side mastering EQ with deep bands and dynamics—still a serious stereo-bus and mastering tool.
Plugin comparison
Brainworx bx_digital V3 vs UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
8.7Great
UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection includes EQP-1A, MEQ-5, and HLF-3C tube EQ emulations for musical low-end boosts, mid sculpting, and filters.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection comes out ahead (8.7). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Brainworx bx_digital V3 | UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $39+ |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Mid/side mastering EQ | Passive tube EQ collection |
| Bands | 11-band parametric with dynamics options | — |
| Developer | Brainworx / Plugin Alliance | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Units | — | EQP-1A, MEQ-5, HLF-3C |
| Classic uses | — | Bass/kick lows, vocal air, mid power region, lo-fi filtering |
| Platform | — | Native macOS/Windows; Apollo/UAD-2 versions where licensed |
| Authorization | — | iLok account |
| Trial | — | 14-day demos available |
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