The Metric Halo MH ChannelStrip v4 provides musicians with a powerful all-in-one channel strip processor to shape and enhance their mixes. For over 25 years, Metric Halo's ChannelStrip has been used by Grammy-winning engineers to craft the sound of hit records, TV shows and movies. Version 4 adds advanced features like VST3 support, native M1-compatibility and native sidechain processing for even more creative control over your sound.

Process Each Track and the Entire Mix

MH ChannelStrip v4 integrates an expander, compressor, parametric EQ and limiter into a single intuitive interface. You can tweak the dynamics, tone and levels of each channel in your mix as well as the overall mix bus. Over 250 presets provide a helpful starting point, which you can customize to your needs. When you want to compare settings, MH ChannelStrip v4 lets you save and blend A/B snapshots.

See the Details With Integrated Analysis

MH ChannelStrip v4 includes Metric Halo's SpectraFoo spectrum analyzer so you can visualize the frequency content of your audio. Monitor how the dynamics processors and EQ are affecting the signal with scalable gain reduction meters. The resizable interface lets you show or hide individual graphs and panes to focus on what's most important. When you need to recall a previous setting, Metric Halo's preset management system makes it easy to load saved presets from any DAW or platform.

Enhance Your Workflow With Advanced Features

Version 4 streamlines your workflow with additions like native sidechain processing in VST3, undo/redo functionality and software update notifications. The plug-in settings can be copied and pasted between instances and the details pane provides helpful information like the current preset, software version, release notes and links to FAQs and support. When using MH ChannelStrip v4 in Pro Tools, you'll enjoy full support for the EQ and dynamics sections in the Avid Control iOS app.

Harness the Power on Any System

MH ChannelStrip v4 is available as AAX, AU, VST2 and VST3 plug-ins for macOS and Windows. The VST3 version supports native Apple Silicon for use in any VST host like Cubase or Nuendo. Whether you prefer working in Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton Live or another DAW, MH ChannelStrip v4 provides a consistent set of world-class tools to shape your sound. For broadcast-ready processing on any track or mix, MH ChannelStrip v4 delivers.