A new way to use a dynamic equalizer. LISA from TOMO Audiolabs is a one-of-a-kind tool: an all-analog dynamic equalizer, equipped with a dedicated optical compressor for each of the 6 bands. This exact replica of the original model offers a new way to apply dynamic EQ in the digital environment. Now you can take advantage of this top-notch mastering hardware.
Six ranges of smooth optical compression and expansion.
LISA uses a dedicated, state-of-the-art optical compression scheme for each of its six bands per channel. Its software-dependent compression and stretch average around 3:1, or a selectable 10:1 ratio—both when bending the knee gently and when switching between slow, medium, and fast settings for attack and release.
Switches like an old-fashioned equalizer and controls like a high-end compressor.
With a layout reminiscent of high-quality Sontec and Massenburg EQs, LISA offers an intuitive approach to creating your tone. Instead of simply applying a fixed EQ curve, the amount of cut or boost “breathes” and dances with your sound. Thanks to the proportional width of the band, deeper cuts become increasingly narrow and surgical, while larger cuts become tighter, more precise and note-like as the intensity increases.
An ideal complement to the main bus and individual selected tracks,
this dynamic EQ has been designed with mastering capabilities in mind, making it ideal for controlling drums and bass without reducing low-frequency extension or boosting them without adding unnecessary volume to the mix. It can reduce vocal sibilance or cymbal harshness without sacrificing brightness, and can even fine-tune certain mixing elements, especially in mid-side mode. Use the standalone version of the mono plugin to elegantly reshape individual instruments such as bass, drums and voice.
Parallel stripes for gentler processing.
Another unique feature of LISA is the parallel circuit concept. With a typical daisy chain connection, as used in most equalizers, 100% of the distortion and rectification affects the signal path. But LISA’s parallel circuitry allows individual strips to be processed in a manner similar to a mixing console, providing more extensive, sensitive and nuanced processing. This allows you to apply extreme equalizer settings to your music that would not be possible using a traditional equalizer.
Additions for plugins only, including the new “TX Drive”.
As always, Brainworx engineers have added new digital features that would not be possible in the analog domain. In addition to the usual functions such as mono audio generation, stereo width, auto audition,
pitch control and TMT, a new feature has been added to LISA for the first time: TX Drive. This new parameter allows you to adjust more or less saturation and transformer character separately from the other analog characteristics of the device.
- Exact emulation of the unique TOMO Audiolabs LISA system
- Independent dynamic section based on optical compression for each of the 6 bands per channel,
switchable between compression and expansion modes. - Includes two parametric mid ranges, parametric low and high ranges with delayed playback mode,
plus two dedicated boost ranges, plus high- and low-pass filters. - Parallel circuits allow larger frequency changes with greater transparency.
- TMT – Brainworx’s patented “Tolerance Modeling Technology” (US Patent No. 10,725,727)
- Six EQ bands with wide frequency overlap provide optimal processing flexibility.
- Includes a separate mono version for individual tracks such as bass, drums, snare and vocals.
- Scalable user interface.
- Artist presets to get you started with a variety of sources.
- The new TX Drive function acts as a headroom control for the transformer model only. New innovation from Brainworx!
- Plugin-only features include Brainworx mono editor, stereo width, headroom, auto-listen,
dedicated mono version, and patented “TMT” technology for enhanced realism and depth.
- Install the .exe and replace with the corrected files.
- If you already have a previous version installed, simply drag and drop the corrected and replacement files on top of the old ones.
