Metric Halo x MBSI
The deal
$99 at Pluginfox (down from $179), 45% off. The sale runs through August 20, 2026.
What it is
Metric Halo x MBSI is a console channel strip plugin that emulates the channel strip from a Criteria Studio C Custom MCI console, the board behind decades of classic recordings. It combines a mic/line input section, dynamics processing modeled after 1176 and dbx160-style compressors, a three-band EQ with sweepable mid and Hi/Low cut filters, and stereo bus output modeling. Classic mode recreates the original console's stepped controls, while Modern mode adds continuous control and extra flexibility like mid-band cuts and dual filter options.
Who it's for
Mix engineers and producers who want analog console character on individual tracks or across a mix bus without tracking through outboard gear. It suits anyone chasing the box tone of vintage MCI consoles on vocals, drums, or full mixes.
Key features
- Selectable oversampling up to 16x for cleaner processing at higher sample rates
- A 3-band EQ with interactive controls that shape frequency, gain, and filter behavior simultaneously
- A compressor module built around the character of the 1176 and dbx160
- Included presets plus the MH Preset Manager for quick recall, with AAX, AU, VST2, and VST3 support on macOS and Windows
