bx_console Focusrite SC
The bx_console Focusrite SC is an AAX audio plugin from Plugin Alliance / Brainworx that emulates the legendary Focusrite Studio Console, a rare high-end mixing desk designed by Rupert Neve and used by artists including Green Day and No Doubt. The plugin faithfully recreates the console's ISA-110 mic preamp and 4-band EQ, along with the ISA-130 dynamics section featuring compressor, limiter, de-esser and expander. It uses Brainworx's patented Tolerance Modeling Technology to simulate realistic channel-to-channel variances found in the original hardware, and adds modern enhancements including variable THD saturation and virtual analog noise control. The plugin is available in AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, AU, VST2 and VST3 formats for use in Pro Tools, Logic Pro and other DAWs on macOS.
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1 suggestionThe bx_console Focusrite SC AAX plugin has supported native Apple Silicon since version 1.5.0 released in August 2023, which means Pro Tools users on M-series Macs can run this plugin natively without any Rosetta 2 translation. To get the native build, download and install the latest version using the Plugin Alliance Installation Manager (available at plugin-alliance.com). Launch the Installation Manager, select the bx_console Focusrite SC, and let it download and install the current version — it will automatically select the native Apple Silicon build for your Mac. Note that Pro Tools itself must be running version 2023.6 or later to support native AAX plugins; if your Pro Tools installation is older, update that first via Avid Application Manager. Once both Pro Tools and the plugin are on current native builds, you will see improved CPU efficiency and responsiveness compared to running under Rosetta 2 emulation.
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