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Benson Germanium Boost User Guide

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Benson Germanium Boost User Guide

Last updated on 05 May, 2026

The following article is a condensed version of the user guide. You can learn about more features under the Plugin Interface Overview.

Overview

It's a deceptively simple device on paper. In reality, it accomplishes what people reach to a compressor for; it enhances the good parts of a signal, while de-emphasizing the unwanted bits. It's basically a magic button that makes things sound more musical.

Benson Germanium Boost is also included as part of the Benson Monarch Collection and Benson Chimera Collection.

Global Plugin Features

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The top section of the plugin includes global controls such as:

  • Input Gain

  • Input Filters

  • Settings

  • About

  • Oversample

  • Preset Browser

  • Output Filters

  • Output Gain

 

Benson Germanium Boost Controls

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Boost

Adjusts the boost level. 

Bypass

Engages or disengages the Boost. 

Mix

Controls the level of blend between the “dry” (clean) input signal and the “wet” (processed) signal. 

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