Terry West MHorse P3 Plugin Review: A Powerful Parallel Mastering Processor
Hello, sound engineers and producers! Introducing the MHorse P3 from Terry
West – a complete processor for parallel mastering. This plugin is designed to
add professional processing to your mixes while preserving dynamics and energy.
If you are looking for a versatile tool with flexible routing and a wide range
of effects to finalize your tracks, the MHorse P3 could be an excellent
choice.
Key Features and Processing Flexibility
MHorse P3 offers both serial and parallel signal paths, giving you maximum
flexibility:
- Full Bypass and EQ bypass.
- Option to reduce input/output level by -3 dB.
- Three parallel parametric equalizers with post serial connection.
- Six Q width settings per band.
- Four fixed frequencies for low, mid, and high bands.
- Boost/Cut options on each band.
- Choice between Peak/LoShelf and Peak/HiShelf filters.
- Loudness boost filter.
- Combined Parallel/Serial equalizer option.
Special Filters and Parallel Tools
The plugin includes unique filters and powerful parallel processing modules:
- Special filter modes: Mellow, Punch, Body, and Shine (39K).
- MS Parallel Clarity processor for improved clarity.
- NY Parallel Compressor for density and punch, with Solo, link/unlink,
Motown, and Aural enhancer options. - Three-band Parallel Tape Saturator to add warmth.
- DC remover.
- MS Parallel Stereo Widener with three modes that expand the stereo base
without losing the center. - Crosstalk emulator in Vintage and Modern modes.
Metering and Additional Control
For full visual control, MHorse P3 is equipped with a detailed metering
system:
- Output Invert switch and Pan control.
- Old-style VU meters (-60dB~+6dB) with Headroom indicators (-10~+6).
- Animated VU indicators and tri-color LED peak indicators.
- Pan/Correlation Peak meters and material detector.
- Tri-color LED headroom indicators by frequency.
- Effect/Compression energy meters.
- Parallel/Serial switch.
- Helpful Tooltips.
Designed by Terry West for Windows (VST format), the MHorse P3 is an
effective mastering tool. Its versatility and flexibility allow you to achieve
a professional sound for your mixes. Discover the possibilities of parallel
processing with MHorse P3!
