Metric Halo CGII is a sleek, mastering‑grade dynamics processor co‑designed with Chris Gehringer for clean, controlled loudness with minimal effort. It lets your masters sound loud, thick, and transparent—no drama, just sonic integrity. 🎚️
🎛️ What Does This Plugin Do?
CGII applies a precise five‑stage chain—DC high‑pass, density expander, musical saturation, true‑peak limiting, and dither—with adjustable oversampling and real‑time LUFS/true‑peak metering via vintage‑style tube displays. It’s designed to polish your mastering chain with clarity and ease.
| Feature |
Description |
Why You’ll Love It |
| 📌 Density & Loudness knobs |
Subtle expander plus smooth saturation designed by mastering legend Chris Gehringer |
Thickens sound without crushing dynamics |
| 🎚️ True‑Peak Limiter & Oversampling |
Limiter with up to 16× oversampling to catch inter‑sample peaks |
Prevents clipping—perfect for streaming and broadcast |
| 📏 LUFS/TP Metering |
Vintage-style meters show Integrated/Short/Momentary LUFS + true‑peak |
Instant loudness feedback for mastering workflows |
| ⚡ DC‑Block & Dither |
Removes DC offsets and adds TPDF dither |
Preps mixes for clean, standards‑compliant export |
🎨 Is It Good for These Genres?
🎶 Modern Pop & EDM
Get commercial-grade loudness while keeping punch and sparkle.
🎸 Rock, Hip‑Hop & Bass
Add clarity and weight to dense mixes without muddiness.
🔧 Who Is It Best For?
This plugin suits mastering engineers, mix engineers, and music producers who want clean, competitive loudness with transparent results—all in a simple, two‑knob interface.
📋 System Requirements
| Formats |
VST2, VST3, AU, AAX (64‑bit) |
| macOS |
macOS 10.10+ (Intel & Apple Silicon) |
| Windows |
Windows 7 or newer (64‑bit) |
| DAWs |
Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, Cubase, FL Studio, Reaper, etc. |
❓ FAQ
🌎 Can I use CGII on both Mac and Windows?
Yes—it supports AU, VST2/3, and AAX on macOS 10.10+ (Intel & Apple Silicon), and VST3/AAX on Windows 7 or newer.
🎧 Is CGII only for mastering?
No—it also works great on mix buses, where its density and limiter bring focus and punch to your mix.
⚙️ What does the Density knob actually do?
It subtly lifts low-level detail without squashing transients, adding warmth and dimension.
🧠 Can it prevent digital clipping?
Yes—with its true‑peak limiter and up to 16× oversampling, inter‑sample peaks are kept safely under control.
🎯 Ready to Add It to Your Chain?
If you’re aiming for loud, clean, transparent masters—CGII gives you pro-level control in a simple interface. Hear the clarity, trust the gear.metric halo cgi
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