8.3Great
Dangerous Music BAX EQ by Plugin Alliance / Dangerous Music. Broad Baxandall shelving for mastering-style tone shifts—simple, musical, and built for big-picture EQ moves.
Plugin comparison
Dangerous Music BAX EQ vs Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Buss Processor
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
8.6Great
Rupert Neve Designs' first in-house plugin version of its flagship Portico II Master Buss Processor, modeled by McDSP, for mix-bus and mastering dynamics and stereo control.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Buss Processor comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Dangerous Music BAX EQ | Rupert Neve Designs Portico II Master Buss Processor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249 | $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Baxandall mastering EQ | Master buss processor (compressor, limiter, stereo field control) |
| Use | Broad low/high tone shaping | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Developer | Dangerous Music via Plugin Alliance | Rupert Neve Designs, modeled by McDSP |
| Platform | — | macOS and Windows, native Intel and Apple silicon |
| Authorization | — | iLok (USB, machine, or Cloud), 2 activations |
| Trial | — | 14-day free trial |
| Price | — | $199 |
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