Metric-halo Character User Manual

Installation10Figure 2.3: License AgreementAfter you have read it, click “Continue”…• Next click “Agree” to accept the License Agreement:Figure 2.4: A

Installation11Figure 2.5: Selecting the Installation DiskWe recommend installing for all users unless you have a specific reason not to. Select the dr

Installation12• Plug-ins – (drivename)/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/MH Plug-Ins• Presets – (drivename)/Library/Application Support/

Installation13WindowsThere are two versions of each Windows installer:• Installers that end in .msi are intended for 32 bit versions of Windows, and i

Installation14Figure 2.11: Permission to Write FilesClick “Yes” to begin the installation.• Once the files have been written you will see the completi

Part II. Character

16Table of Contents3. Introduction ...

173. IntroductionCharacter is a modeling plug-in for digital audio workstations. We measured a number of our customers'favorite analog si

184. OperationThe Character user interface uses a few different control elements to control its processing. These elements are:Character Model MenuFig

Operation19For the main output stage of Character we have provided meters driven with SpectraFoo metering technology.These meters show, in addition to

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

205. ProcessingA Detailed DescriptionIn this chapter we discuss what each parameter does and how the controls work. While Character has a fixednumber

Processing21• California Tube Line: American designed tube line input.• Modern Tube DI: Mastering quality tube DI.• Modern Tube EQ: Mastering quality

Part III. Working with Hosts

23Table of Contents6. Pro Tools (Mac/Win) ...

246. 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)25Figure 6.3: Automation Window, Showing Character's ParametersThis dialog box allows you to enable any or all of the processi

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

Part IV. Appendices

28Table of ContentsA. Key Commands ...

29A. Key CommandsThere are several key commands used as modifiers combined with mouse actions:TableA.1.Tooltip ControlCommand Mac Key Sequence Windo

3Table of ContentsI. Installation ...

30B. Service and SupportMetric Halo takes great pride in the reputation for customer service and support that we have built. If you haveany problems,

31C. ChangelogPlease note that this changelog incorporates changes for all plug-ins across all supported formats.1.0.5:• Fix alignment issue with some

Changelog32• Soft Interpolation of band Bypass in ChannelStrip EQ• Fix slight transparency on some controls• Fixed problem with tool-tip tracking• Fix

Changelog33• Signed installer for Mountain Lion compatibility1.0: Initial release for Macintosh AAX

4List of Figures2.1. MH Character.pkg ...

5List of Tables6.1. Pro Tools Key Commands ... 2

Part I. Installation

7Table of Contents1. System Requirements ...

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

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