{"product_id":"wmd-bus-rider-stereo-multiband-eq-dynamics-processor","title":"WMD Bus Rider - Stereo Multiband EQ\/Dynamics Processor","description":"\u003cp\u003eWMD Bus Rider - Stereo Multiband EQ\/Dynamics Processor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eWMD Bus Rider is basically a mastering-style processor for your Eurorack mix bus, squeezed into only 4hp. It’s designed to sit at the end of your signal chain and polish an entire patch or submix live, instead of processing individual voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eWhat makes it interesting is that it combines three major mix-bus tools into one module:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"411\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h8ibgu\" data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"367\"\u003eDJ-style 3-band isolator EQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hpupza\" data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eMultiband compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hfxrvo\" data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eLookahead limiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eThat combination is pretty rare in Eurorack, especially at this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rh5nni\" data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eMain workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eYou run your stereo mix into Bus Rider before your output module or recorder. Then you can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lq2csz\" data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"612\"\u003etighten low-end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ipeje0\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"631\"\u003etame harsh highs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"167qs8h\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eglue sounds together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"186lnkl\" data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eincrease loudness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kqsvkw\" data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eprevent clipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qi0ynx\" data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"741\"\u003emake live sets translate better on PA systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eIt’s very much aimed at live performers and performance mixers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10itegr\" data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eEQ section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eThe isolator EQ works similarly to DJ mixers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ph5c7\" data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eeach frequency band can be boosted or completely killed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h9wszq\" data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"960\"\u003ecrossover points are adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e3kk6p\" data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"998\"\u003elow band can optionally sum to mono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eThe low-mono feature is genuinely useful for live venues because huge stereo bass can disappear or become muddy on club systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bg1u69\" data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eCompression section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eThe multiband compressor splits lows, mids, and highs separately, so:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1zl4zb\" data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003ekick\/bass can stay controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ip178y\" data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003emids can remain punchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hh8kmk\" data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003ehighs can stay smooth without pumping the whole mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eThat gives much cleaner compression than a normal single-band compressor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yruqb1\" data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eLimiter section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eThe limiter is there to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wb5hhz\" data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003emaximize loudness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7nd5uh\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003ecatch peaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kqsvkw\" data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eprevent clipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"llijsr\" data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eadd optional saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eLookahead limiting is especially valuable in modular because transient spikes can get wild very fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1rwebq6\" data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003ePerformance-oriented features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eA few things make this more than just a “studio processor in Eurorack”:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15qrzbb\" data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003epreset saving (9 presets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15vukku\" data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eCV control over parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oyp6zb\" data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eassignable modulation input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r8e0yo\" data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003ecompact 4hp footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bgjhqi\" data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eintegration with the WMD Performance Mixer MKII ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eSo you could automate EQ sweeps, dynamically alter compression behavior, or morph between mix states during a set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1lhvoqi\" data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eThis makes the most sense if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"164nr0b\" data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eperform live with Eurorack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"trpfrt\" data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003euse a performance mixer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"31e90m\" data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003erecord stereo modular jams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ho0q3e\" data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003ewant cleaner\/louder final mixes without external gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ernqkf\" data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003edon’t have room for separate EQ\/compressor\/limiter modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eIf your system is more experimental\/noise-oriented and you \u003cem data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003ewant\u003c\/em\u003e raw uncontrolled dynamics, it may be less essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"auvcw6\" data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003eClosest hardware philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003eIt feels conceptually similar to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tdd7wa\" data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2508\"\u003eend-of-chain mastering processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oxkhl0\" data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003eDJ isolators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9tmq6w\" data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003eElektron-style bus compression workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x6v4u3\" data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003ecompact live mastering chains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003eBut optimized specifically for modular performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2700\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor 4hp, it’s actually extremely feature-dense.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WMD Devices","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46747469906109,"sku":"1062014","price":589.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/4175\/9421\/files\/WMD.jpg?v=1778504985","url":"https:\/\/fr.moogaudio.com\/products\/wmd-bus-rider-stereo-multiband-eq-dynamics-processor","provider":"Moog Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}