HALO FX by DHPlugins multi-effect plugin interface

HALO FX: Multi-Effect Plugin by DHPlugins

Rated 4.3/5 on Plugin Boutique (65 ratings)

HALO FX is a multi-effect plugin from DHPlugins that brings filters, distortions, EQs, modulation and time-based effects into one effect chain. It is available in VST3 and AU formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

HALO FX takes the filters, distortions, EQs and modulation from the HALO virtual instrument and places them in your effect chain. Its signal flow combines a triple multi-filter with individual LFOs, four distortion types, a post-distortion filter with LFO, reverb, delay, phaser, chorus and a peak limiter. A random preset generator and a preset collection help you reach unusual settings quickly, which suits experimental processing and sound design.

Best for

Experimental sound design
Glitch and rhythmic effects
Aggressive distortion processing
Creative filter modulation
Reverb and delay effects

Developer: DHPlugins
Category: Multi-Effects
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Triple multi-mode filter with individual LFOs
Four distortion modes including a custom waveshaper
Post-distortion multi-filter with LFO
Reverb, delay, phaser and chorus effects
Parametric master EQ and Tone EQ
Master peak limiter
Precision analysers
50 fine-tuned presets
Random preset generation
Filter LFO clock syncs to your DAW

03In depth

Filters, Distortion and Modulation

HALO FX includes four filters, each with several filter modes and its own LFO. The modes cover low-pass, high-pass, notch, peak, band-pass and an all-pass phase filter. The filter LFO clock can sync to your DAW, so modulation stays consistent during playback and offline rendering.

Four distortion modes are available: warm saturation, amp-style drive, a customizable waveshaper and bit-crushing. The waveshaper gives control over waveshape, bias, gain and rate reduction, and it has its own preset browser. You can save your own shapes and recall them in other sessions.

Presets, Random Generation and Use Cases

HALO FX ships with 50 fine-tuned presets covering intense distortions, large reverbs, deep delays, rhythmic modulations and glitchy effects. Random preset generation creates new settings you might not reach by hand, which can be a useful starting point when you want to break out of familiar patterns.

The plugin fits experimental sound design and effect processing. Its Tone EQ and master parametric EQ add shaping options within the same plugin.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	DHPlugins
Type	Plugin
Category	Multi Effect
Formats	VST3, AU
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does HALO FX support?

HALO FX is available in VST3 and AU formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit.

What do I need to run HALO FX?

On Windows, it requires Windows 7 or later (64-bit only). On Mac, it requires macOS 10.8 or later and is compatible with Apple Silicon. Both platforms need at least 1GB of RAM and 1GB of storage space.

Is HALO FX related to HALO?

Yes. HALO FX brings the filters, distortions, EQs, effects and modulations from the HALO virtual instrument into an effect chain. HALO FX is also part of the HALO-2 package.