British Channel by IK Multimedia channel strip plugin interface

British Channel: Solid State Channel Strip Plugin by IK Multimedia

British Channel is a solid-state channel strip plugin from IK Multimedia that combines EQ, dynamics and filters in one unit. It is modeled on a British large-format mixing console.

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01Overview

British Channel is an effects plugin from IK Multimedia in the channel strip category. The developer says it was modeled on a large-format British mixing console that was used on many records from the 1980s onward. The plugin brings EQ, dynamics and a filters section into a single self-contained unit. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

Best for

Drum bus processing
Bass tracking and mixing
Guitar mixing
Overhead and tom shaping
Analog-style saturation

Developer: IK Multimedia
Category: Channel Strips
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Modeled on a British large-format mixing console
Selectable black and brown EQ modes
Black mode offers more gain and sharper Q values
I/O level controls for dynamics from subtle to heavy
Input gain adds analog-style saturation and distortion
Output knob compensates overall level
Filters section usable alone or in sidechain mode
Available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX

03In depth

Console-Based EQ and Compression

IK Multimedia says the signal path was modeled closely from top to bottom, with each gain stage and switching option matched to the original console. The plugin includes a selectable black or brown EQ mode. The developer describes the two modes as reflecting different versions of the console. The black mode has more inherent gain and sharper Q values, which gives a more pronounced EQ effect.

The I/O level controls drive the dynamics section from gentle compression to heavy squashing. Pushing the input gain increases gain reduction and adds analog-style saturation. The output knob can then be lowered to compensate for the overall level.

Filters and Sidechain Options

The filters section can be used on its own or within the sidechain mode. This lets you shape the signal before the dynamics processing responds to it.

The developer suggests the plugin works on most sources, including kick, snare, toms, overheads, bass and guitars. Because it is a complete channel strip, it can serve as a single-plugin solution for EQ and dynamics on a track.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	IK Multimedia
Type	Plugin
Category	Channel Strip
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is British Channel?

British Channel is a channel strip plugin from IK Multimedia. It combines EQ, dynamics and a filters section, and it is modeled on a British large-format mixing console.

Which formats and operating systems does British Channel support?

British Channel is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is a 64-bit plugin.

What do I need to run British Channel?

On macOS you need an Intel Core 2 Duo or later, at least 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested) and macOS 10.15 or newer. On Windows you need an Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2, at least 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested), Windows 10 or newer, and an ASIO-compatible sound card. An internet connection is required for the Custom Shop operations.