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 sonible smart:EQ 4
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
8.2Great
sonible smart:EQ 4 is an AI-powered equalizer that detects and corrects spectral imbalances and balances up to 10 tracks together.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Brainworx bx_digital V3 comes out ahead (8.5). 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 | sonible smart:EQ 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | €129.00 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST, VST3, AU (Mac only), AAX |
| Type | Mid/side mastering EQ | — |
| Bands | 11-band parametric with dynamics options | — |
| Developer | Brainworx / Plugin Alliance | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Cross-channel processing | — | Up to 10 tracks balanced together |
| Sample rate support | — | 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz |
| Apple Silicon | — | Native support |
| Authorization | — | Machine-based or iLok |
| OS requirements | — | Windows 10 (64-bit) or macOS 10.14+ |
| Profiles | — | Instrument, vocal, and genre-based profiles; custom profiles via reference track |
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