Harrison MPC Channel Strip

What MPC Channel Is For

MPC Channel is an audio processing plugin designed to shape, clean, and stabilize recordings, especially voice and dialogues. It addresses the needs of post-production (podcast, voice-over, audiovisual, film, documentary) but is equally relevant in music production whenever a clear, controlled signal ready to integrate into a mix is required. The "channel strip" approach groups essential tools into a single interface, ideal for speeding up decisions and standardizing the sound across multiple tracks.

Main Features

Surgical equalization and immediate spectrum reading

The Equalizer module provides an 8-band parametric equalizer complemented by multipolar filters. The interface combines graphical controls, band-by-band and filter controls to quickly switch from broad correction to precise intervention. Optionally, the RTA display offers a visual reference to locate resonances, harshness, or lack of presence, then adjust the EQ confidently.

Intelligent vocal cleaning with the Denoiser

Optimized for speech, the Denoiser cleans audio by limiting artifacts and preserving the natural color and dynamics of the voice. Its expander-type operation primarily targets areas outside the usual human voice range, so your dialogues stand out clearly in the mix without sounding over-processed. The cutoff frequencies of the high and low filters are predefined to match the voice frequency range, speeding up on-the-fly adjustments.

Harrison De-Esser for controlled "s" sounds

Sibilance can quickly ruin a vocal take. The built-in De-Esser relies on Harrison's renowned algorithm to attenuate harsh areas while maintaining intelligibility. Dedicated settings for the Ess and Hi bands (adjustable width and depth) allow fine targeting of problematic frequencies, whether on a close-mic voice, a bright voice-over, or dialogue recorded in a reverberant environment.

Controlled compression, voice-oriented but versatile

The Compressor module is optimized for vocal compression while remaining flexible enough to process many sources. The ratio, knee, depth, attack, and release parameters give you full control over the dynamic range: more consistency, more impact, and a more stable placement in the mix without crushing the natural sound if you prefer transparent compression.

Reorganizable routing, trim, and polarity for a clean signal

MPC Channel facilitates adapting processing to your workflow with a customizable signal flow. You can rearrange the order of six elements depending on the context (clean before compressing, de-ess before or after EQ, etc.). The Trim fader refines gain to properly feed the modules, while the Polarity switch allows phase inversion, useful for resolving phase interactions during multi-mic setups or doubled dialogues.

High-resolution RTA analysis for faster decisions

The RTA function is calculated via a discrete Fourier transform to provide detailed frequency analysis. This spectrum reading helps identify intrusive frequencies, resonances, or sibilance zones, then precisely adjust equalization and de-essing. Dedicated controls within the Equalizer and De-Esser modules further enhance adjustment speed and project-to-project consistency.

Technical specifications

Type

Full software

Downloadable

Yes

Mac Operating Systems	macOS Monterey 12, macOS Big Sur 11, macOS Catalina 10.15	RAM	8 GB recommended
Windows Operating Systems	Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows 11 (64-bit)	Mac	AU, VST2, VST3, AAX Native
Mac Processor	M1/ARM or Intel Dual Core Mac clocked at 2.4 GHz or higher	Windows	VST2 (64-bit), VST3 (64-bit), AAX Native (64-bit)
Windows Processor	Intel Core 2 (or comparable) processor clocked at 2.4 GHz or higher