Metric Halo MB Davids2Bus v4

MB Davids2Bus

Bigger, Wider, Better

David's 2bus takes inspiration from David Gnozzi's famous 2bus processing.

David is well known for his analog collection and the skills to use it and over the years he developed a quite muscular chain of analog pieces that he found worked the best in a specific combination and with specific settings.

We developed the plugin by capturing his chain and removed the guesswork by giving the user a very friendly interface with a few key controls that do a lot of things under the hood.

The processor was ear-tuned by our team and David himself. David's 2Bus is a combination of tape saturation, transformers and different stereo effects all in one.

Designed primarily as a 2bus processor, is meant to be used as a first instance on your mixbus: hitting it at the right level is key for this plugin. The two green LED in the metering are not there by chance.

Operation is simple: Use the input and output knobs to make sure you hit the right level and get the right amount of tape saturation, bump, and transient control. Then, dial in transformer enhancement with the Texture knob and the two different flavors A and B. Finally,finish it off with a little stereo manipulation. Follow up with your favorite compressor and you're good go to!

While originally conceived as a master-bus processor, the plugin doesn't stop there. Engineers around the world are using this "off label", applying much more aggressive settings and extreme stereo effects to single tracks and groups. From vocals to guitars this plugin is as much a creative tool for modern mixing as it is a subtle processing for your entire mix.

Designed for producers, musicians, and mix engineers who want to add heft and space to their mix. Treat David's 2Bus as your analog 2Bus processing chain and find that your mixes come together faster, bigger, wider, and better!

"David's 2bus is the 1st of the signature 'MixbusTv' line of plugins we developed with MH and MB. I wanted to start with what I consider a big part of my sound, a combination of processors that time and time again proved to work on almost every mix. I also wanted to make it simple to use and almost take the guess work out of the equation, just hit the right level and mix into it and your mix will be easier and come together much faster. What I didn't expect is that this plugin turned out to be so versatile and now the biggest engineers out there are using it for creative effects too." — David Gnozzi

Key Features

• Detailed model of David Gnozzi's analog 2Bus chain with tape, transformer and space modeling
• Add weight and definition
• Control dynamics with analog saturation
• Adjust and enhance the spatial aspects of your mix
• World-class Signal Processing and Workflow
• Adjustable UI size
• MH Preset Manager - Provides cross-platform presets

Quotes

• "When something is sounding flat and boring, but dramatic effects are too much, David's 2Bus helps me add a touch of excitement everytime!" — Bob Horn
• "What a magical plugin! Not only is it brilliant on a mix bus, but it's become a go-to tool for enhancing many different parts of a mix. In particular I love it on guitar groups, synths and basses. I love a tool that's subtle and easy to use; the UI helps you stay in a creative headspace." — Bobby Knepper
• "Wow. I'm over the moon with David's 2Bus. When used on masters, it sounds great with a wide array of signal levels, and a tiny bit of width couples with the mild saturation in a very euphonic way. With gain staging tweaks within the plugin itself, there are myriad configurations to explore, making it very, very fun to use... Watch those meters and have fun!" — Brad Boatright
• "What I love about David's 2Bus is that it adds real character and width without compromising phase integrity. That's a rare but powerful combination." — Daniel Escobar
• "The drive function is highly musical, adding character without ever becoming overbearing. The width control is equally impressive, allowing for substantial stereo enhancement without introducing any unwanted artifacts." — Dan Malsch
• "I use this tool to add depth, width, and harmonic presence—bringing my mix to life and giving it that final 5% that makes it feel like a record." — Drü Oliver
• "David's 2Bus adds a really great dimension and weight, while maintaining control over the amount of color and saturation. It can be as heavy handed or as nuanced a sound you choose, perfect for sub groups and mix busses alike!" — Ekzakt
• "When David Gnozzi is involved, I expect nothing less than awesome. This plugin is just that. Awesome. MH/MB has done it again." — Keith Ross
• "David's 2bus has become one of my favorite tools for getting mix elements out of the center while retaining their character. The width section alone is worth the price of admission." — Kevin McCombs
• "David's 2Bus is such a killer tool to bring life and dimension to not only your mix bus, but to individual tracks or groups as well." — Migui Maloles
• "Been using David's 2bus to drive my mix and blend in just the right amount of grit. The texture, width, and 3D knobs make it effortless to add depth, space, and character without overcomplicating the process." — Thomas Warren
• "I love how powerful yet simple it is to use!" — Trevor Wright
• "It's one of those plugins you didn't know you needed until you had it. It lives on every bus as a parallel whether its using the texture settings, or getting a better image with the width knob." — Zachary Racanati

Tech Specs

System Requirements

• Mac OS X 10.10 or newer. Intel Processor or Apple Silicon. AU, VST 2 & 3 or AAX (Pro Tools 11 & newer Native) host. 64 bit.
• Windows 7 or newer. Intel Processor. VST or AAX (Pro Tools 10, 11 & 12 & Native) host. 64 bit.