# TB MBC — Multi-band compression plug-in

> Advanced multi-band compressor and analog saturator plugin for iOS audio production. (iPhone/iPad app by ToneBoosters.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-mbc/id1634911966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ToneBoosters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472446500)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 11 MB
- Released: 2022-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-mbc/id1634911966/reviews.md

## What is TB MBC?

TB MBC - the ultimate Multi-Band Compressor AUv3 plug-in

TB MBC is a multi-band dynamics processor and analog saturator, providing a wealth of tools to sculpt your audio tracks. With up to 12 (!) fully configurable bands, 2 compressor curves per band, positive and negative saturation, and external side chain support, it is the most complete and versatile multi-band compressor available for iOS today.

Features:
- Up to 12 frequency bands!
- Every band has two compressor curves
- Upward and downward compression in each band
- Positive and negative (expansive) saturation per band
- Mid-side processing per band (for stereo input)
- External side chain compression per band
- Variable, positive and negative band linking per band 
- Manual or automatic, program-dependent release
- Configurable compression knee and compression range parameters
- Audition mode per band 
- 2nd order or 4th order cross-over network
- Dry/wet mixing control for parallel / New York style compression
- High Quality mode using internal oversampling
- Spectrum analyser with various graphic presentation modes
- Input and output gain parameters, and output digital VU meter
- AUv3 with resizable UI and dozens of color themes to choose from
- Preset management including import and export options
- Undo, redo, A/B switching
- High-quality output peak limiter 


What you should know:
- Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms.
- Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.

## Key features

- Up to 12 configurable frequency bands
- Dual compressor curves per band
- Positive and negative saturation per band
- External side chain support
- Mid-side processing
- Spectrum analyzer
- AUv3 plugin

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-mbc/id1634911966/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great plugin

*2026-06-05*

This multi-band compressor is really good and is better than most of the top models in the market. 12 individual bands, upwards/ downwards compression for each band, (width, drive and saturation controls for each band). WHO DOES THAT. Thank you very much Toneboosters 🙏 
I have just one suggestion for the UI of this app. In the settings for the spectrum analyzer, include a gain range control between 3db, 5db and 10db, especially 3db just like you have in TB Equalizer Pro’s settings menu.  This is particularly helpful so that we can visually see how much compression is being applied on a material because this effect is typically applied on a mixbus which should be subtle and not drastic. Thank you 🙏

### 5/5 — best multiband compressor!

*2026-05-30*

like all the other apps from toneboosters !   i am totally impressed!

### 5/5 — Love all the apps

*2026-05-07*

Love all the apps top quality and bang for the buck …. A small request though… could you please add more update presets for plugins for vocals and different instruments and scenarios on this and all the other plugins you offer on iOS system…. Would be so helpful to just have more fast reliable presets that help some of us non professional people in out creative work flow     Thank you 🙏

### 5/5 — Built for iOS & iPadOS - 3 or more FX into one slot.

*2023-11-29*

iOS/iPadOS and Apple’s baby DAW are the mainstay of my music, so if an offering for Mastering or multi-processing a solo track in GB comes along, that can place 3 or more functions into one FX slot, eventually I will try it.  I don’t have any criticisms of TB’s MBC, and having the pre-eminent rival’s complete suite, it’s best to just point out the obvious.

Probably, if you were the Brian Wilson of your time, you could better a ‘packaged’ all-in-one FX like this.  Using the individual component offerings for EQ, Limiting, Saturation, etc, you may well extract every last ounce of musicality from a modest mix.  The main issue is practicality however - if you are in GB, you will run out of slots and be having to decide which critical aspect of Mastering you can do without (!).  Luckily, it’s not as clear-cut as that, and the main rival without crowing about it, builds-in aspects of other functions, to their main EQ offering.  BUT…

…this is an awfully competent FX suite, compact and clicked together and not only conveniently complemented with presets (‘Masters Fav’ and many others for component track/single instrument use, for example, which you can duplicate a safe copy of, tweak and rename as your own), but built with precision like a well-honed Rubix Cube kit would be.  In short, ToneBoosters have produced a substantive alternative to rivals, that has made the shortage of slots in Apple’s mini-GarageBand for example, into a benefit.  

TB MBC has a fair bit of expertise built into the presets, and the comparison mix/master I just did, produced good results.  In a day’s time it would be hard to tell which was which - and the mastered song at the end, is merely different between rivals, but none of the leaders are bad in iOS/iPadOS FX processing.  This is up there, and I don’t feel the need to denigrate alternatives in saying that.  Did I say it saves you at least 2 FX slots?!  That’s a lot out of a total of only 4 in GB, after all.

### 5/5 — 爱了爱了

*2023-10-21*

我是你们的铁粉

### 2/5 — Cutting off stars, read below

*2023-08-12*

Their communication skill is on par with a very popular business oriented entity, should I be naming them? 

Btw,  super amazing work, with passion and great sincerity behind each and every piece of apps they’ve developed so far.

Absolute buy. A great app by the future IK multimedia .

### 4/5 — Just posted my problem

*2023-02-18*

My Analog not working for all the presets and when I try to listen to it to see what it doings it cut back off when I try to move it around to find the frequency but I love it so far it just them two problems I have

### 5/5 — The Swiss Army knife of mastering

*2022-08-03, version 1.0.2*

TB have done something very clever with this app. While it has the usual polish and expected quality, the surprise is how much it does. For under a tenner it can credibly compete with Fab Filters Pro-MB, Pro L2 and Saturn 2. All at the same time. Yes, those apps are truly fab, and offer stunning options. But how many options do most IOS based music makers actually need. TB MBC offers more than enough to cover most needs and styles. It’s also  more intuitive and easier to get to grips with than the sheer complexity of Fab Filters apps. So for those new to music making and those who are more experienced, this is a must have app.

### 5/5 — Continued Quality

*2022-08-03*

Just superb …. I use the whole suite of TB  apps .. they are equivalent   to or rival or surpass  the performance and versatility of all  competitors I have experience with 🙏🙏🏿👍👏👏🎩

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review!

## Frequently asked questions about TB MBC

### What devices support TB MBC?

TB MBC requires an iPad mini 2, iPad 4, or later models to function as an Audio Unit (AUv3) extension. It is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How many bands does TB MBC offer?

TB MBC provides up to 12 fully configurable frequency bands, allowing for highly detailed audio processing and sculpting.

### Can TB MBC be used for parallel compression?

Yes, TB MBC includes a dry/wet mixing control, enabling parallel or New York style compression for creative sound shaping.

### Does TB MBC have saturation effects?

Yes, TB MBC features both positive and negative analog saturation per band, adding harmonic richness and character to your audio.

### What is the rating of TB MBC?

TB MBC has a strong user rating of 4.5 stars based on 11 reviews, indicating high user satisfaction with its performance and features.

### How often is TB MBC updated?

The latest version of TB MBC is 1.4.5, and it was last updated on September 29, 2025, suggesting regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### Is TB MBC compatible with other platforms?

Licenses acquired for TB MBC on iOS are not compatible with other platforms. You will need a separate license for each platform.

### Does TB MBC have ads?

TB MBC does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted user experience focused solely on audio processing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.8 — 2026-05-30

This update provides significant workflow, customisation, personalisation and performance improvements:
- Improved UI performance and reduced CPU load
- Improved detection of drag vs click/tap logic for UI elements
- Fix an issue with manual entry of automation lane values in certain hosts
- New option to enable/disable GPU refresh throttling / high frame rate rendering
- New option to enable highlighting of UI elements that accept keyboard input
- New option to customize color scheme
- Improved undo/redo functionality

### 1.4.5 — 2025-09-29

Stability and efficiency improvements

### 1.4.4 — 2025-09-21

Stability, compatibility, and efficiency improvements

### 1.4.2 — 2025-06-30

Stability and efficiency improvements

### 1.4.1 — 2025-02-28

- New default settings system; default settings will need to be re-created after update 
- Removed deprecated Inter-App Audio compatibility 
The most intuitive multi-band compressor on iOS just got even better!

- New feature to enable / disable piano keyboard 
- New attack, release, ceiling control parameters for output peak limiter 
- Tooltip improvements 
- New high resolution expand mode for detailed views of gain and threshold data
- UI / UX and stability improvements

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All apps by ToneBoosters: https://appshunter.io/developer/1472446500

## Related topics

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