Massenburg DesignWorks Plugins Explained

George Massenburg is synonymous with excellence in the audio world, and in recent years, following the fame of their hardware, George Massenburg has funded "Massenburg Design Works" (MDW), with which he has realized two ground-breaking plugins whose features and quality are as outstanding as the analog hardware on which they're based. In this MDW video course, production wizard Alberto Rizzo Schettino takes you on a deep dive into MDW's two flagship plugins: the DRC2 compressor and the EQ6 parametric EQ. These MDW videos are designed for new Massenburg DesignWorks users.

Videos

• Overview (01:27) - Join Alberto Rizzo Schettino as he takes you through both a comprehensive feature guide and a "field test" of the EQ6 parametric equalizer and DRC2 Dynamic Range Controller plugins, available in native and AAX formats for both Windows and Apple computers.

• EQ6 Features (13:08) - The EQ6 parametric EQ plugin can be your go-to equalizer for literally any task - from recording to mixing and mastering. Alberto goes through every feature the plugin has to offer, with its legendary clean sound and curve-emulation of the legendary GML 8200 hardware parametric equalizer. Learn what makes the EQ6 the potential "default" for your sessions.

• EQ6 in Use (21:58) - Alberto puts the EQ6 to use in one of his sessions for an original soundtrack, utilizing it on percussion, strings, and more.

• DRC2 Features Pt. 1 (11:23) - Calling the DRC2 a "compressor" is not giving this plugin justice. The DRC2 features a very clever dynamic control algorithm taken directly from the GML 8900 hardware unit, which is considered to be one of the most transparent and musical units ever produced. Complicated in appearance, Alberto will explain to you how actually effortless it is to operate such a plugin with amazing results. Nothing really compares to the DRC2 when it comes to dynamic range control, thanks to the combined dual-detector circuit and additional features.

• DRC2 Features Pt. 2 (10:33) - Alberto continues his examination of the features in the DRC2.

• DRC2 in Use (23:26) - Alberto employs the DRC2 in real-world use cases, as it is for him one of the most-used plugins in the music he composes and produces. Be it pianos, percussion, synthesizers, or electronic grooves, you can shape your mix to sound simply better and more respectful of the desired interplay of the tracks with a few touches.