Metric Halo Software Production Bundle Audio Processing Plug-In Suite (Download)

Loaded with eight high-quality plug-ins, the Metric Halo Production Bundle is an extremely capable software suite teeming with processors that are essential for audio engineers and music producers. Used by Grammy-winning recording/mixing engineers and top hit makers, the Production Bundle includes the ChannelStrip 3 console-style channel strip, Character analog circuit modeler, HaloVerb reverb, Dirty Delay feedback delay, Multiband Dynamics 3-band compressor, Multiband Expander 3-band expander, Precision DeEsser sibilance removal, and TransientControl transient modifier and waveshaper. Across the plug-in suite, common features include fully automatable parameters, adjustable UI size, informative displays, support for multiple plug-in formats (AAX Native/DSP, Audio Units, and VST), and compatibility with macOS and Windows systems.

Metric Halo Software ChannelStrip 3 Console-Style Plug-In (Download)

Boasting comprehensive processing modules and desirable SSL tone, Metric Halo ChannelStrip 3 is a console-style channel strip plug-in widely used by Grammy-winning engineers for both its sound and workflow. Complete with a compressor, gate/expander, fully parametric 6-band EQ, limiter, and separate dynamics sidechains with EQ, ChannelStrip 3 acts as an all-in-one solution for channel-by-channel control of timbre and dynamics.ChannelStrip 3 also features input and output gain, switchable polarity, user adjustable sample delay, high-resolution metering on every block, and SpectraFoo real-time spectral analysis, so it provides all the elements of an analog console’s I/O module along with powerful advantages of digital processing in a user-friendly and resizable interface. With over 100 factory presets, the plug-in provides fertile ground for building custom combinations or just getting a solid sound in a hurry.

Key Features

• World-class signal processing and workflow
• Used by Grammy award-winning engineers on countless hits
• Smooth analog sound with razor-sharp digital precision
• Widely acknowledged to provide that SSL sound
• Expander, compressor, multiband EQ, and limiter
• Scalable gain reduction meters
• More than 100 presets included
• Adjustable UI size and disclosable graphs
• MH preset manager provides cross-platform presets
• Supports AAX (Native and DSP), Audio Units, and VST plug-in formats
• macOS and Windows compatible
• ChannelStrip Components
• Input gain/trim and polarity invert
• Six-band fully parametric EQ with six selectable filter band types
• Fully adjustable expander/gate with sidechain
• Fully adjustable compressor with sidechain
• Integrated sidechain EQ for dynamics
• Individually switchable sidechains for dynamics blocks
• Individual sidechain listen for dynamics blocks
• EQ/compressor routing control
• User-adjustable delay up to 255 samples
• Limiter with adjustable threshold and automatic gain
• Output gain/trim fader
• High-resolution metering for each processing block
• SpectraFoo spectral analysis built in

Metric Halo Software Character Analog Circuit-Modeling Plug-In (Download)

Add harmonics, sheen, and grit to your tracks with Metric Halo Character, a plug-in that models the traits of various analog circuits, including microphone preamps, DIs, and EQs, used by top engineers for recording, mixing, and mastering. In particular, the plug-in seeks to mimic the way analog circuits saturate and distort at various input levels. Character features over twenty selectable models, offering the sound of desirable tubes, transformers, and solid state devices.Use the drive control to push Character into aggressive distortion, or dial it back for subtle textures. Then adjust the gain knob while watching the high-resolution meters to achieve a level-matched output. The Auto Drive switch allows the plug-in to automatically tweak the input level to maintain consistent distortion regardless of your track’s level.

Key Features

• Provides 20 different Character models
• Oversampled and anti-aliased for analog euphonic distortion
• Emulates the characteristics of classic devices on clean tracks
• Drive control determines how hard the input signal hits the distortion
• Auto Drive enables consistent distortion for all signal levels
• Output gain for level matching
• Adjustable UI size
• High-resolution metering
• MH preset manager provides cross-platform presets
• Supports AAX (Native and DSP), Audio Units, and VST plug-in formats
• macOS and Windows compatible

Character Models

• Transformer: Jensen transformer-coupled input
• Valve: Tube-based EQ input stage
• FET: Model of a solid state (transistor) front end
• Soft Sat: Tube-based EQ with saturation
• Boutique Tube: Handmade tube microphone preamp
• American Transformer 1: Variation of the Transformer model
• American Transformer 2: Second variation of the Transformer model
• California Tube Mic: American-designed tube microphone preamp
• California Tube Line: American-designed tube line input
• Modern Tube DI: Mastering-quality tube DI
• Modern Tube EQ: Mastering-quality EQ
• Modern Tube Soft Sat: Mastering-quality EQ with saturation
• Modern Tube LG: Tube microphone preamp with a low gain setting
• Modern Tube MG: Tube microphone preamp with a medium gain setting
• Modern Tube HG: Tube microphone preamp with a high gain setting
• Modern Tube Sym: Mastering-quality EQ
• Modern Tube Soft Sat: Mastering-quality tube microphone preamp with saturation
• Classic British Mic Pre: A favorite large-console microphone preamp
• American Solid State: FET mastering EQ
• California Vocal Box: Transformer-coupled tube vocal processor
• California Vocal Box Drive: Transformer-coupled tube vocal processor with increased gain
• British Mic Pre Clone: A popular clone of a favorite British microphone preamp

Metric Halo Software HaloVerb Algorithmic Reverb Plug-In (Download)

With its smooth mix-friendly sound and minimal CPU load, the Metric Halo HaloVerb plug-in is a great solution for engineers, musicians, and producers who need a versatile reverb that is easy to blend and won’t slow down the host computer. Being an algorithmic reverb (as opposed to using impulse responses), HaloVerb delivers greater flexibility and control over the various parameters affecting the sound of the reverb. Plus, its low-latency performance makes it ideal for use in recording sessions and monitor mixes.Thanks to the inclusion of a graphic display for the low- and high-frequency pre-filters and a separate reverb impulse visualization, HaloVerb is incredibly easy to adjust with the onboard controls—RT60 time up to seven seconds, damping, pre-delay, and diffusion. Additionally, it provides a stereo-width knob and a wet-dry-mix control. Use it on individual tracks or in traditional send/return configurations for multiple sources.

Key Features

• Add subtle ambience or create a new space
• Low-latency reverb allows for easy monitor mixes
• Low-CPU hit means you can use as many instances as you need
• Tweak settings you need with extensive and precise controls
• Reverb impulse display to show the shape of the reverb
• Adjustable UI size
• High-resolution metering
• MH preset manager provides cross-platform presets
• Supports AAX (Native and DSP), Audio Units, and VST plug-in formats
• macOS and Windows compatible

Controls

• Low- and high-frequency pre-filters with graphic display
• Reverb times of up to seven seconds
• Damping, pre-delay, and diffusion controls
• Stereo-width control
• Wet/dry mix control
• Output gain knob

Metric Halo MH Dirty Delay – Feedback Delay Plug-In (Download)

MH Dirty Delay from Metric Halo is a feedback delay plug-in with integrated “Character” and filters in the delay path, useful for creating vintage echo and tape-delay style sounds. But with dual delay lines, crossfeed, feedback and distortion control, the plug-in is also capable of creating rich and complex textures and patterns from any audio.The delay is capable of adding texture and movement without the veiling and darkening of the original sound that is often associated with feedback delays. And with all the processing available in the feedback path, the results can be clean or dirty, vintage or futuristic, subtle or nasty.

• Mono and stereo delay lines of up to 5 seconds each
• Delay times can be set manually in milliseconds or set via note values based on tempo
• Tempo can be slaved to host, set manually or tapped in
• Each delay line has feedback with phase invert
• Each delay line has crossfeed with phase invert
• Output of each delay line can be offset in time
• Each delay line has an independent wet/dry mix and gain
• 2-band fully-parametric filter for shaping the delayed sound
• MH Character in the delay path for texturizing and saturating the delayed sound
• MH Preset Manager provides cross-platform presets

Metric Halo Software Precision DeEsser Sibilance-Removal Plug-In (Download)

Equally useful for engineers, producers, singers, and sound designers, Metric Halo Precision DeEsser is a plug-in that effectively reduces sibilance and excessive high-frequency content without degrading tone. By merging the filter technology and dynamics processing of ChannelStrip with the metering and analysis of SpectraFoo, the plug-in helps you precisely locate problematic frequencies and correct them quickly.In addition to delivering premium sound quality, it also provides convenience and adaptability for DAW users. Its parameters are fully automatable, so it can be tuned appropriately for different song sections or scenes. Complete with a scalable gain-reduction meter and an adjustable UI size, Precision DeEsser is a truly flexible and customizable solution for taming sibilance and more.

Key Features

• Combines the high-precision filter technology and dynamics processing of ChannelStrip with the metering and analysis of SpectraFoo to allow you to zero in on offending frequencies and correct them quickly and efficiently
• High-precision linear-phase filter block with center, bandwidth, and sharpness controls
• Ess compressor with threshold, ratio, and attack controls
• Comprehensive listening controls let you to hear exactly what is (or isn’t) being removed
• Choose five different points in the processing chain to monitor
• SpectraFoo spectrum analysis with selectable displays
• Adjustable UI size
• Scalable gain reduction meter
• Parameters are fully automatable to give you full control of the processing during mixdown
• MH preset manager provides cross-platform presets
• Supports AAX (Native and DSP), Audio Units, and VST plug-in formats
• macOS and Windows compatible
• Engineers and Producers
• Essential tool for vocal tracks
• Tame stubborn sibilant sounds
• Manage high-end dynamics for overheads and guitars
• Use the listen modes for special linear phase EQ effects
• Get quick results with the many provided Metric Halo presets
• Vocal Artists
• Tune Precision DeEsser to your specific vocal character, and never worry about sibilance again
• Tame sibilance without affecting the timbre of your voice
• Sound Designers
• Remove or isolate a specific frequency band
• Precisely adjust dynamics in a specific band
• Generate extremely steep linear-phase filtering

Metric Halo Software Multiband Dynamics Compressor Plug-In (Download)

Equipped with three independent compressors that handle separate frequency zones, the Metric Halo Multiband Dynamics plug-in offers an ultraflexible approach to leveling and tone enhancement on individual tracks, stems, and full mixes. Perfect for recording/mixing engineers and music producers who need control capabilities beyond traditional compression, Multiband Dynamic Compressor can be tuned, focused, and even automated to impart professional clarity, impact, and loudness.Each band offers tweakable threshold, ratio, knee, gain, attack, and release settings, as well as buttons for solo and mute functions. Each band also features selectable auto gain for hassle-free level matching on a per-band basis. Crossover points may be customized and bands can be linked or even disabled when not needed. Built-in SpectraFoo spectrum analysis provides an accurate, real-time display of the plug-in’s effect on your signal. Additionally, Multiband Dynamics has per-band gain reduction meters and an adjustable UI size.

Key Features

• Low-, mid-, and high-band compressors with selectable auto gain
• Comprehensive linking between bands
• Post-compressor limiter for level maximization
• Dynamic transfer function to show the overall response
• SpectraFoo spectrum analysis built in
• Scalable gain reduction meters
• Adjustable UI size
• Parameters are fully automatable to give you full control of the processing during mixdown
• MH preset manager provides cross-platform presets
• Supports AAX (Native and DSP), Audio Units, and VST plug-in formats
• macOS and Windows compatible

Controls

• 3-band crossover network
• Adjustable crossover points
• Solo, mute, and enable/disable per band
• Adjustable threshold, ratio, knee, gain, attack, and release per band
• Selectable auto gain per band
• Limiter section with adjustable input gain, threshold, and knee
• Input gain knob and output gain fader for easy gain staging and level matching

Metric Halo Software Multiband Expander Plug-In (Download)

Equipped with three independent expanders that handle separate frequency zones, the Metric Halo Multiband Expanderplug-in offers an ultraflexible approach to noise suppression on vocals, guitars, drums, and more. Perfect for recording/mixing engineers and music producers who need to control noise, such as hum in a guitar recording, outside the primary tonal range of a particular track, Multiband Expander can be tuned, focused, and even automated to attenuate specific frequency bands while leaving others intact.Each band offers tweakable threshold, attack, and release settings, as well as buttons for solo and mute functions. Crossover points may be customized and bands can be linked or even disabled when not needed. Built-in SpectraFoo spectrum analysis provides an accurate, real-time display of the plug-in’s effect on your signal. Additionally, Multiband Expander has per-band gain reduction meters and an adjustable UI size.

Key Features

• Low-, mid-, and high-band expanders with independent controls
• Comprehensive linking between bands
• Dynamic transfer function to show the overall response
• SpectraFoo spectrum analysis built in
• Scalable gain reduction meters
• Adjustable UI size
• Parameters are fully automatable to give you full control of the processing during mixdown
• MH preset manager provides cross-platform presets
• Supports AAX (Native and DSP), Audio Units, and VST plug-in formats
• macOS and Windows compatible

Controls

• 3-band phase-coherent crossover network
• Adjustable crossover points
• Solo, mute, and enable/disable per band
• Adjustable threshold, attack, and release per band
• Output gain fader for easy level matching

Metric Halo Software TransientControl Transient Modifier and Waveshaper Plug-In (Download)

Quickly accentuate or tame your track’s attack and sustain with Metric Halo TransientControl—no compression needed. This transient modifier and waveshaper plug-in makes it easy to add punch to a kick, bring out the crack of a snare, emphasize an acoustic guitar’s pick sound, control the resonance of a tom, and much more. As a result, TransientControl is an indispensable tool for mix engineers, beatmakers, and music producers, regardless of genre.With three selectable UI views, the plug-in offers a workflow that’s ideal for anyone from novices to experts. In all three views, primary operations revolve around increasing or decreasing three simple controls—transient, sustain, and gain. TransientControl also provides detailed modification of the attack and release detectors, high-resolution metering, and a real-time graphic representation of how the plug-in is modifying the source signal.

Key Features

• Independent control over attack and sustain of your tracks
• Detailed display of gain applied over time
• Advanced controls to modify attack and release detectors
• Auto sensitivity mode for processing at any signal level
• Adjustable UI—simple, detailed, and advanced
• High-resolution metering
• MH preset manager provides cross-platform presets
• Supports AAX (Native and DSP), Audio Units, and VST plug-in formats
• macOS and Windows compatible

Controls

• Transient: Controls the gain applied to the transient portion of the signal
• Sustain: Controls the gain applied to the sustain portion of the signal
• Gain: Master output gain in dB
• Fast Attack: Sets the fast attack time of the transient detector
• Slow Attack: Sets the slow attack of the transient detector
• Release: Sets the release of the transient detector
• Attack: Sets the attack of the sustain detector
• Fast Release: Sets the fast release of the sustain detector
• Slow Release: Sets the slow release of the sustain detector
• Bypass: When enabled, fully bypasses the plug-in
• UI Mode: Selects the UI—Basic, Basic with Process Metering, or Advanced with Process Metering