Metric Halo x Sontec MES-432D9D
The deal
$199 at PluginFox (down from $299), 33% off. No coupon needed - price shows at checkout. The sale runs through August 20, 2026.
What it is
The Metric Halo x Sontec MES-432D9D is a mastering-grade parametric equalizer built in collaboration with Make Believe Studios, modeled directly on the legendary Sontec MES-432D9 hardware unit. Metric Halo used its State Space Model Extraction Process to capture the sound and feel of the original analog box, right down to its box-tone character. It offers 3 parametric bands plus 2 shelving filters, switchable between Stereo and M/S modes for flexible mastering-chain placement.
Who it's for
Mastering and mixing engineers who want transparent, musical EQ shaping with the character of a classic hardware unit, particularly on final-stage mastering chains where subtle tonal moves matter most.
Key features
- Stepped controls mirror the original hardware's workflow for repeatable, precise settings
- Adjustable oversampling up to 16x keeps the sound clean even at demanding sample rates
- A built-in SpectraFoo analyzer and metering suite let you monitor changes in real time without leaving the plugin
- Per-band and per-channel bypass make quick A/B comparisons easy, and the plugin runs natively on Apple Silicon across AAX, AU, VST2, and VST3
