MB MixHead
The deal
$99 at KVR Marketplace (down from $179), a 44% discount that runs through August 21, 2026.
What it is
MB MixHead is a tape saturation plugin from Metric Halo, modeled after a vintage 1U hardware DSP unit from the late 1990s. It's built to add tape-style warmth and perceived loudness to digital tracks without the harsh artifacts of digital clipping. The plugin includes three tape speed settings, from a clean 30ips mode down to a gritty 3.75ips lo-fi setting.
Who it's for
Producers and mixing engineers who want an analog-style saturation stage for gluing mixes together or adding harmonic weight to individual tracks. It suits anyone chasing a warmer, more tape-like low end and top end without reaching for a full tape emulation suite.
Key features
- Three selectable tape speeds (30ips, 15ips, and a lo-fi 3.75ips mode) for different levels of saturation and grit
- Interactive input and drive controls that respond musically as you push the signal
- A dedicated HF Adjust control for shaping the top end after saturation
- Available in VST, VST3, Audio Unit, and AAX formats with Universal 2 binary support
