MB Howies179
The deal
$89 at KVR Marketplace (down from $179), a 50% discount. No coupon code needed. Sale ends August 28, 2026.
What it is
MB Howies179 is a dynamics processor plugin from Metric Halo, built in collaboration with mastering engineer Howie Weinberg and Make Believe Studios. It models Weinberg's personal pair of NTP 179-120 hardware compressor/limiters, units long used on major mastering sessions but never widely available as hardware. The plugin recreates the analog saturation, smoothness, and glue those units are known for on a stereo bus.
Who it's for
Mastering engineers and producers looking for stereo bus glue and weight without hunting down rare vintage hardware.
Key features
- Detailed analog modeling of the original NTP 179-120 circuit
- Analog saturation emulation that adds warmth without harshness
- Adjustable UI sizing for different screen setups
- Cross-platform preset management for consistent results across sessions
