Product Detail
Character is an amazing plug - in that enriches your source tracks with the wonderful distortion of classic analog circuits. We invited top - notch tracking, mixing, and mastering engineers to share their favorite analog hardware like mic pres, DIs, and EQs. Then, using SpectraFoo, we measured how these processors add that lovely analog distortion and modeled it with our proprietary +DSP technology. It offers 24 different models featuring tubes, transformers, and solid - state devices. You can use the Drive control (or autodrive) to create over - the - top sound mangling. Key features include 24 unique Character Models, oversampling for analog - like distortion, user - selectable oversampling modes, manual Drive control, autodrive for consistent distortion, Output Gain for level matching, adjustable UI size, MH Preset Manager for cross - platform presets, and extra oversampling options. In version 4, it adds VST3 on macOS and Windows, a new UI, VST3 Native Apple Silicon support, Undo/Redo, A/B snapshots, software update tracking, more flexible resizability, common header bar controls, and supports AU, AAX, VST2, and VST3 on macOS and AAX, VST2, and VST3 on Windows. There's also improved Preset Management, copy/paste of settings, a detailed plug - in pane, reduced installer size on macOS, user - configurable themes, selectable knob styles, and user preferences for colors and knob rings, with a refined UI layout.
Using Metric Halo Character v4 is quite straightforward. First, install the plug - in according to your operating system (macOS or Windows). Once installed, open your audio editing software that supports the plug - in formats like AU, AAX, VST2, or VST3. Locate the Character plug - in and add it to your source track. You can choose from 24 different models to get the distortion sound you want. Use the Drive control to adjust how intense the distortion is. If you want consistent distortion for all signal levels, turn on the autodrive. Adjust the Output Gain to match the levels of your other tracks. As for the UI, you can resize it to your preference and even select different themes, knob styles, and colors. When it comes to updates, the software will track them for you. Just follow the prompts to keep your plug - in up - to - date. For maintenance, make sure your operating system and audio software are also updated regularly. And always backup your presets in case of any issues. If you run into problems, you can check the plug - in details pane accessed by the MH Logo for documentation, tech support, and FAQs.
