Metric Halo ChannelStrip v4

For over 25 years, Metric Halo's ChannelStrip has been the go - to tool for achieving that perfect sound in Grammy - winning records, hit TV shows, and blockbuster movies. It's the secret weapon of thousands of professional recording engineers, composers, and musicians worldwide. As a comprehensive signal processing bundle, Channel Strip 4 has everything you need to process individual channels and the entire mix bus. With an Expander, Compressor, multi - band EQ, and a Limiter, it offers a unified interface for track processing. It also comes with phase invert, channel delay, comprehensive metering, and SpectraFoo spectrum analysis, allowing you to both see and hear your audio. **Features:** - World - class signal processing and workflow. - Trusted by Grammy - Award winning engineers on numerous hits. - Combines Expander, Compressor, EQ, and Limiter in one processor. - Fully parametric interpolated EQ. - Integrated side - chain EQ for dynamics. - Individually switchable and listenable side - chains for dynamics blocks. - EQ/Compressor routing control. - Built - in SpectraFoo spectrum analysis. - Scalable gain reduction meters. - Over 250 presets included. - Adjustable UI size and disclosable graphs. - MH Preset Manager for cross - platform presets. **What's New in V4:** - Adds VST3 version on macOS and Windows. - VST3 Native Apple Silicon support for all VST hosts including Steinberg products. - VST3 Native Sidechain Support. - Supports EQ and Dynamics graphs in Pro Tools. - Enables EQ and Dynamics pages in Avid Control/EuCon in Pro Tools. - Undo/Redo function. - A/B snapshots and snapshot blend. - Software update tracking. - More flexible resizability. - Common controls in the header bar. - All plugins support AU, AAX, VST2, and VST3 on macOS; AAX, VST2, and VST3 on Windows. - Improved Preset Management. - Copy/paste plug - in settings between instances. - Plug - in details pane with about box, links to docs, tech support, FAQs, software update info, and preferences. - Significantly reduced download size for macOS installers. - User - configurable themes for most plugins. - User - selectable knob styles for many plugins. - User preference for band colors, UI colors, and showing/hiding knob rings. - Refined UI layout and visuals.

Using Metric Halo ChannelStrip v4 is a breeze. First, install the plugin according to your operating system (macOS or Windows). Once installed, open your audio production software and load the ChannelStrip plugin onto the track or mix bus you want to process. You can start by choosing from over 250 presets to quickly get a good starting point for your sound. Then, use the Expander, Compressor, EQ, and Limiter controls to fine - tune the audio. The side - chain features are great for adding dynamic control, like making your vocals cut through the mix. If you're using Pro Tools, take advantage of the new EQ and Dynamics graphs. You can also use the Undo/Redo function if you make a mistake. When it comes to maintenance, keep an eye on the software update tracking feature. It will let you know when there are new updates available. You can update the software to get the latest features and improvements. Remember, the plugin has a user - configurable theme, so you can customize the look to your liking. You can also choose different knob styles and set your preferred colors for bands, UI, and knob rings. Enjoy creating amazing audio with ChannelStrip v4!