I think many underestimate the stock Bitwig devices. They are not designed to be a solution to specific problem, such as mastering, but rather pieces of a puzzle to help you achieve a desired goal. For instance, the Multiband FX3 container allows you to build a multiband compressor, where you can assign and map modulators to the parameters of the devices inside the container to cater to a specific result. You can, for instance, assign a button to "mono" the low-end to avoid bass issues and/or increase stereo on mids/highs. I have steadily replaced many of my VST plugins with presets using ONLY Bitwig devices, with even more control to add features that I thought was missing. You can even enhance the capabilities of certain VST plugins by means of modulating the VST parameters, or combining it with Bitwig devices. Once you understand this, a whole world of possibilities opens up for you.
I think many underestimate the stock Bitwig devices. They are not designed to be a solution to specific problem, such as mastering, but rather pieces of a puzzle to help you achieve a desired goal. For instance, the Multiband FX3 container allows you to build a multiband compressor, where you can assign and map modulators to the parameters of the devices inside the container to cater to a specific result. You can, for instance, assign a button to "mono" the low-end to avoid bass issues and/or increase stereo on mids/highs. I have steadily replaced many of my VST plugins with presets using ONLY Bitwig devices, with even more control to add features that I thought was missing. You can even enhance the capabilities of certain VST plugins by means of modulating the VST parameters, or combining it with Bitwig devices. Once you understand this, a whole world of possibilities opens up for you.