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 TDR VOS SlickEQ
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
TDR VOS SlickEQ is a free musical semi-parametric EQ from Tokyo Dawn Labs and Variety of Sound, with four EQ models and subtle output saturation stages.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, TDR VOS SlickEQ 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 | Brainworx bx_digital V3 | TDR VOS SlickEQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | Free |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Type | Mid/side mastering EQ | Semi-parametric mixing / mastering EQ |
| Bands | 11-band parametric with dynamics options | Low / Mid / High + 18 dB/oct high-pass |
| Developer | Brainworx / Plugin Alliance | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit primary) |
| Price | — | Free |
| EQ models | — | American, British, German, Soviet |
| Platforms | — | Windows 7+; macOS 10.9+ |
| Collaboration | — | Variety of Sound + Tokyo Dawn Labs |
| Manual | — | https://docs.tokyodawn.net/slickeq-manual/ |
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