Side chain compression

[Nejben77]

If we are to think of Bluebox as a way to come completely out of the DAW, a fundamental creative tool is sidechain compression for a classic pumping effect. we already have a powerful compressor.

[Nejben77]

I wonder if there are any plans for this? Sidechain compression plus a DJ filter on the master would be my absolute dream tools.

[Jörgen]

Yes! Both would be great

[rev-eng]

I sold a Behringer XR18 to buy the Bluebox, the only thing I miss from the XR18 is sidechain!

[Klaustrophil]

I sold a Behringer XR18 to buy the Bluebox, the only thing I miss from the XR18 is sidechain!

EXACTLY this! My XR18 is still hanging around waiting to be sold once the Bluebox has sidechaining.

If MCU resources are a problem, maybe it would be sufficient to have this functionality on 6 channels or so?

[rev-eng]

I fake it by sending certain synths midi or cv LFOs to modulate their volume, but that uses up modulation sources and limits things rhythmically. Plus it's a faff!

[Klaustrophil]

I fake it by sending certain synths midi or cv LFOs to modulate their volume, but that uses up modulation sources and limits things rhythmically. Plus it's a faff!

+ MIDI modulation eats bandwidth which can make things unstable.

[haslloween]

Yeah, I keep coming back to these forums waiting for an update that says that the next firmware will support sidechaining, it's a big wish I have too

[Jörgen]

I agree - In general, I think the bluebox is missing effects for live performance and studio mastering. Besides, some audio analysis tools.

[jayneural]

Fully agree that both side-chaining and a mastering chain would be a must for this device.

[Klaustrophil]

studio mastering

This is a very hard term. Mastering for the stage would be interesting indeed. The compressor and EQ are already great for this actually, there's just some saturation and a limiter missing. But mastering for a studio release is totally out of reach for a $600 box.

[Jörgen]

Agreed ... and saturation and limiter woulde be a great starting point

[Jasper]

Yeah, I keep coming back to these forums waiting for an update that says that the next firmware will support sidechaining, it's a big wish I have too

Yeah, that would make it a no brainer for me. would be great for live. doesn't even have to be full fleded compression, a simple ducker would do the job for me