Metric-halo ChannelStrip 3 User Manual

101. System Requirements• Pro Tools™ (Macintosh): Pro Tools 10 or higher running on a Macintosh computer. This software sup-ports Native and AAX DSP o

112. InstallationScreenshots to illustrate the installation process are from the Production Bundle, but the process is thesame for individual plug-ins

Installation12Figure 2.3: License AgreementAfter you have read it, click “Continue”…• Next click “Agree” to accept the License Agreement:Figure 2.4: A

Installation13Figure 2.5: Selecting the Installation DiskWe recommend installing for all users unless you have a specific reason not to. Select the dr

Installation14• Plug-ins – (drivename)/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/MH Plug-Ins• Presets – (drivename)/Library/Application Support/

Installation15WindowsThere are two versions of each Windows installer:• Installers that end in .msi are intended for 32 bit versions of Windows, and i

Installation16Figure 2.11: Permission to Write FilesClick “Yes” to begin the installation.• Once the files have been written you will see the completi

Installation17Figure 2.13: MHChannelStripGB.pkg• The installer dialog will appear:Figure 2.14: Opening DialogClick “Continue”…• Now you will see the M

Installation18• Next click “Agree” to accept the License Agreement:Figure 2.16: Accepting the License Agreement• Click the “Install” button:Figure 2.1

Installation19Figure 2.18: Giving the Installer PermissionClick “Install Software” to begin writing files.• Next you will need to enter your serial nu

ChannelStrip 3 Users GuideMetric HaloRevision: v1.0.5Publication date Mon Jun 24 12:11:12 EDT 2013Copyright © 2013 Metric Halo. MH Production Bundle,

Installation20Figure 2.21: Installation Errorcontact MH Support.Once you have installed ChannelStrip 3 for GarageBand, you will need to authorize it.•

Installation21Figure 2.24: Authorization MethodYou may use our online form or call to register your software, but the quickest and easiest method isto

Part II. ChannelStrip 3

23Table of Contents3. Introduction ...

ChannelStrip 324Sidechain Routing Button ... 42Sidechain

253. IntroductionChannelStrip is a plug-in for digital audio workstations which provides the essential basic channel processingfound in the channel st

Introduction26Figure 3.1: ChannelStrip's User Interface

274. OperationAs with most channel strips, ChannelStrip provides many copies of controls that are all operated in a similarmanner. The ChannelStrip us

Operation28You can change the value of each knob in a number of different ways. Click and drag the knob to change thevalue continuously. Dragging up o

Operation29Filter TypeEach filter band in the strip (6 EQ bands and 2 Side-chain bands) has a filter type control that allows you tochoose the shape o

3Table of ContentsI. Installation ...

Operation30Each sidechain routing switch allows you to control the signal sent to the sidechain input of its associated gateor compressor. By default,

Operation31ChannelStrip also uses a number of standard visual representations to give you feedback about what is hap-pening within the processor. Thes

Operation32For the main output stage of ChannelStrip we have provided meters driven with SpectraFoo™ metering tech-nology. These meters show, in addit

Operation33associated band. Mac ⌘ (Command)–click, Windows Control-click or double-click the dot to toggle the bandenable. Mac ⌥ (Option)–click or Win

Operation34The spectragraph analyses the signal post-filter, allowing you to see the effect of your EQ filter(s); the EQ'sspectragraph is also af

355. ProcessingA Detailed DescriptionIn this chapter we'll discuss what each processing block does and how the controls work.Figure 5.1: Signal F

Processing36faded between the uninverted and inverted states so the signal level will drop briefly when you flip the stateof the phase invert switch,

Processing37Gate EnableThis button is in the Master Enables section. When this button is off, the gate will not change the signal.Threshold ControlThe

Processing38Filter Band Boost/Cut ControlUse this knob (labeled “dB” in the illustration) to adjust the gain of the filter band for the peaking, high

Processing39important part of ChannelStrip because it allows you to test different processing scenarios quickly and easily.It also allows you to compa

ChannelStrip 3 Users Guide4Manual Make-Up Gain ... 41Compress

Processing40When the Knee control is set to 0, the transfer function of the compressor is a classic “hard-knee” in whichthe compressor applies no gain

Processing41Manual Make-Up GainThe “O Gain” knob allows you to manually adjust the makeup gain applied to the signal after the gain reductionapplied b

Processing42Release ControlThe “Release” knob controls the release time of the compressor. This knob is calibrated in milliseconds andcan range from 5

Processing43(measured in octaves), not the quality factor (or “Q”). If you have been using Q controls, the numbers willbe backwards from what you are

Processing44Figure 5.8: EQ SectionTheory Of OperationThe equalizer in ChannelStrip work just like every other EQ under the sun with the exceptions tha

Processing45Master Enable ButtonThis button is in the Master Enables section. When this button is off, the EQ section will not change the signal.The o

Processing46Filter Band Boost/Cut ControlUse this knob (labeled “dB” in the illustration) to adjust the gain of the filter band for the peaking, high

Processing47The final processing block in ChannelStrip 3 is a limiter. The limiter can be used to ensure that the final outputof ChannelStrip doesn&ap

Part III. Working with Hosts

49Table of Contents6. Pro Tools (Mac/Win) ...

5List of Figures2.1. MH ChannelStrip.pkg ...

506. Pro Tools (Mac/Win)Your Pro Tools software provides a standard interface for controlling various aspects of AAX plug-ins. Whileyou should refer t

Pro Tools (Mac/Win)51Figure 6.3: Automation Window, Showing ChannelStrip's ParametersThis dialog box allows you to enable any or all of the proce

527. AU Hosts (Mac)The Production Bundle is compatible with any Core Audio compatible host. Support for features like sidechainsdiffer between hosts;

AU Hosts (Mac)53GarageBandGarageBand provides a standard interface for using plug-ins. While you should refer to the GarageBand doc-umentation for a c

AU Hosts (Mac)54Click on the slider icon to open the ChannelStrip UI.Figure 7.6: ChannelStrip's User InterfacePlug-in WindowThe illustration belo

Part IV. Appendices

56Table of ContentsA. Key Commands ...

57A. Key CommandsThere are several key commands used as modifiers combined with mouse actions:TableA.1.Tooltip ControlCommand Mac Key Sequence Windo

58B. Service and SupportMetric Halo takes great pride in the reputation for customer service and support that we have built. If you haveany problems,

59C. ChangelogPlease note that this changelog incorporates changes for all plug-ins across all supported formats.1.0.5:• Fix alignment issue with some

ChannelStrip 3 Users Guide64.26. Dynamics Knee ...

Changelog60• Soft Interpolation of band Bypass in ChannelStrip EQ• Fix slight transparency on some controls• Fixed problem with tool-tip tracking• Fix

Changelog61• Signed installer for Mountain Lion compatibility1.0: Initial release for Macintosh AAX

7List of Tables6.1. Pro Tools Key Commands ... 5

Part I. Installation

9Table of Contents1. System Requirements ...........................