McDSP

The McDSP Analog Channel is a dream for analog enthusiasts, bringing the warmth and character of classic high-end tape machines and hardware channel amplifiers into the digital realm. The AC101 configuration functions as a digital preamp, delivering anything from subtle coloration to heavy gain without unwanted digital distortion. Its Drive control determines how the signal interacts with saturation and compression, with adjustable attack and release characteristics to fine-tune the distortion response. The AC202 configuration emulates the sound of analog tape machines, complete with adjustable bias, playback speed, and IEC1/2 equalization. It goes even further than real-world machines by offering independent low-frequency roll-off and head bump controls, as well as options for different playback head types, tape formulations, and saturation recovery times.

The McDSP Analog Channel is a dream for analog enthusiasts, bringing the warmth and character of classic high-end tape machines and hardware channel amplifiers into the digital realm. The AC101 configuration functions as a digital preamp, delivering anything from subtle coloration to heavy gain without unwanted digital distortion. Its Drive control determines how the signal interacts with saturation and compression, with adjustable attack and release characteristics to fine-tune the distortion response. The AC202 configuration emulates the sound of analog tape machines, complete with adjustable bias, playback speed, and IEC1/2 equalization. It goes even further than real-world machines by offering independent low-frequency roll-off and head bump controls, as well as options for different playback head types, tape formulations, and saturation recovery times.

Die McDSP Analog Processing Box (APB) vereint die Flexibilität von Software mit der Klangqualität hochwertiger Analogtechnik. Jeder Kanal wird über ein AAX-, AU- oder VST3-Plug-in gesteuert und ermöglicht so einen nahtlosen digitalen Workflow mit authentischer Analog-Performance. Ob Kompressoren, Mastering-Limiter, Transient-Enhancer oder Multi-Channel- und Multi-Band-Anwendungen – die APB bietet eine breite Palette professioneller Verarbeitungsmöglichkeiten. Die APB-8 und APB-16 werden mit einer Reihe von APB-Plug-ins ausgeliefert, die das Routing zum Hardwaregerät übernehmen und die analoge Schaltung steuern. Diese Plug-ins funktionieren wie herkömmliche Plug-ins, die Signalbearbeitung erfolgt jedoch vollständig im Analogbereich. Einstellungen lassen sich als Presets speichern, jederzeit wieder aufrufen und sogar mit Sample-genauer Präzision automatisieren – digitale Bequemlichkeit kombiniert mit echtem Analog-Sound.

The McDSP Channel G is a versatile channel strip plug-in suite designed for music, post-production, and mixing applications. Featuring dedicated calibration modes and authentic models of the world’s most iconic analog consoles, Channel G delivers powerful sonic shaping tools with the flexibility of modern digital processing. Channel G comes in three plug-in configurations: G Dynamics, G Equalizer, and G Console. Its user interface integrates seamlessly with Avid control surfaces including S1, S4, S6, D-Control, D-Command, and the S6L live sound consoles, making it an ideal choice for both studio and live workflows.

The McDSP Channel G Native is a powerful channel strip plug-in suite designed for music, post-production, and broadcast mixing. All Channel G configurations include calibration modes and authentic models of the world’s most popular analog mixing desks, providing the warmth of analog sound with modern digital precision. Channel G Native comes with three dedicated plug-ins: G Dynamics, G Equalizer, and G Console. Its user interface integrates seamlessly with Avid S1, S4, and S6 control surfaces, as well as D-Control, D-Command legacy systems, and the S6L live sound consoles—making it an essential tool for both studio and live workflows.

The McDSP FilterBank is a high-end equalizer plug-in suite designed to emulate both vintage and modern equalizers and filters. Since its debut in 1998, FilterBank has become a legendary tool within the audio community, praised for its precision and versatility. With unique Peak, Slope, and Dip controls, along with variable Q modes, FilterBank can replicate the sound of classic EQs or be customized to create entirely new tonal shaping tools. FilterBank includes three plug-ins: E606 – parametric, high and low shelving EQ, high/low pass filters F202 – steep high and low pass filtering with resonant Q control P606 – parametric EQ with variable Q modes

McDSP Live Pack v7 II is a comprehensive collection of award-winning plug-ins tailored for mixing live performances. With ultra-low latency, pristine 64-bit internal processing, and seamless integration with Avid VENUE systems, it is an essential toolkit for any FOH or monitor engineer. The bundle expands upon the original Live Pack with new additions including the 6034 Ultimate Multi-band, 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip, AE600 Active EQ, EC-300 Echo Collection, ML8000 Multi-band Limiter, and the NR800 Noise Reduction Processor. Existing favorites like Channel G, DE555, FutzBox, ML4000, NF575, and the Emmy Award-winning SA-2 Dialog Processor are also included. Designed for both studio and stage, all plug-ins deliver superior sonic flexibility with real-time control smoothing for analog-style responsiveness. Live Pack v7 II supports Avid VENUE systems (S3L, S3L-X, S6L) and also runs in AAX DSP/Native, AU, and VST formats, making it equally powerful in Pro Tools or any compatible DAW.

The ML4000 is a high-resolution limiter and multi-band dynamics processor designed for music production, mastering, post-production, and live sound. It includes two plug-ins: the ML1 mastering limiter and the ML4 multi-band dynamics processor. The ML1 uses a flexible brick wall look-ahead design with multi-stage limiting for precise peak control, while the ML4 combines 4-band Gate, Expander, and Compressor processing into the same limiter algorithm. With intuitive controls, advanced metering, and steep crossover filters, the ML4000 delivers outstanding transparency or aggression—adaptable to any material.