McDSP Everything Pack HD v6 to v6.4 Upgrade Music Production Plug-In Bundle (Download)

The 6020 Ultimate EQ Software Plug-In v6 from McDSP is a collection of ten equalizer models based on classic and modern hardware equalizers over the last four decades. It can be used on Mac and Windows computers by engineers, producers, and musicians for applications such as voiceovers, recordings, films, broadcast TV, and more.

All 6020 Ultimate EQ modules are easy to operate and yet have enough sophistication for the most discerning professional. Whatever your style, from smooth tube emulations to aggressive solid-state designs, the 6020 Ultimate EQ has a custom-made equalizer module that is just right for you.

The HD plug-ins provide AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live

The 6030 Ultimate Compressor HD from McDSP is the next generation of dynamic range control technology offering 10 different compressors ranging from smooth tube emulations to aggressive solid-state designs. Using the popular "module" format, the 6030 recreates classic compressors with unique twists and completely new emulations designed from the ground up, resulting in a tonal palette for the most discerning professional.

The electronic download of 6034 Ultimate Multi-Band Plug-In from McDSP is a flexible multiband dynamics processor offering compression, expansion, and gating modules from the 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip plug-in, and is available in a four-band crossover network for Mac computers. It can be used by engineers, producers, and musicians for music-making, mastering, post, and live sound applications.

Like the 6050 modules, the 6034 Ultimate Multi-Band modules can be swapped on the fly for quick auditioning while retaining relative settings. The crossover filter slopes can be configured at 6, 12, or 24 dB/oct. Metering includes gain reduction and output levels on all crossover bands, as well as main input and output levels.

The 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip HD V6 from McDSP features all the modules from the 6020 Ultimate EQ and 6030 Ultimate Compressor plug-ins and provides everything needed to make a mix sound great. Additional modules include gates, expanders, signal saturators, and specialized filters. Operation is simple and intuitive with artist presets from Mike Dean, Bob Horn, Neal Avron, ROCAsound, John Feldmann, Aaron Harris, and Lovy Longomba.

The plug-in features input and output stages, wrapped around three module bays in which any of the twenty-eight modules can be inserted. Easily drag and drop any module to rearrange the signal flow of the channel strip. A module selector panel allows quick auditioning of equalizers, compressors, and additional effects.

This electronic download of the 4020 Retro EQ HD v6 from McDSP is a 4-band EQ and complimentary filter set. The high-frequency (HF) and low-frequency (LF) bands are shelving EQs, with two additional high-mid and low-mid frequency parametric EQ bands. All EQ bands operate on a gain dependent variable Q system for a vintage smooth sound.

The HF and LF filters use a split-octave design that provides a 12 dB/octave slope near the selected frequency, with a maximum slope of 24 dB/octave. The plug-in uses an output stage topology designed to eliminate digital clipping at any output level and produce a smoother distortion characteristic.

The HD plug-in provides AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audio Suite, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.                                              

This electronic download of the 4030 Retro Compressor HD v6 - Compressor Plug-In from McDSP features a dynamic range control topology coupled with a wet/dry mix control to balance compressed and uncompressed signals. An active attack and release design allows aggressive compression settings with minimal artifact generation. The plug-in uses an output stage topology designed to eliminate digital clipping at any output level and produce a smoother distortion characteristic.

The HD plug-in provides AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audiosuite, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

This electronic download of the 4040 Retro Limiter v6 - Limiter Plug-In from McDSP combines a look-ahead brick wall limiter function with several subjective treatments to make the limiting action subtle yet vintage. The plug-in uses an output stage topology designed to eliminate digital clipping at any output level and produce a smoother distortion characteristic.

The HD plug-in provides AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audiosuite, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

The AE400 Active EQ v6 from McDSP is four completely overlapping bands of fixed and active equalization for Mac and Windows computers with Q (bandwidth), fixed gain, and active gain controls. It is designed for post production, studio production, and live sound applications.

The AE400 plug-in provides a key filter for each band and allows the active gain response to be as selective or broad as needed based on the Q (bandwidth) control. Each band can use the input signal or selected side chain signal to trigger the active EQ response.

The active EQ bands can be controlled via the response plot itself, or from the text readouts above and below the response plot. The AE400's active EQ response is determined by each band's threshold, attack and release settings. Additionally, a ratio control determines the input signal level sensitivity to further articulate how the active EQ will reach its maximum active equalization.

Peak signal text readouts for each active EQ band's key signal allow quick setup of each band's active EQ threshold, and are located underneath the band's dynamics plots. Input and output controls, individual band bypass, band control linking, and band key signal monitoring round out the features of the AE400.

The HD plug-ins provide AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audiosuite, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

The HD version and electronic download of the AE600 Active EQ V6 from McDSP is a virtual-processor plug-in that features six, fully-overlapping fixed and active EQ bands with each band having its own gain, frequency, Q, and mode controls. It can be utilized on Mac and Windows computers by producers, engineers, and musicians for applications such as recordings, films, broadcast TV, voice-overs, post-production, and more.

The AE600's active EQ response is determined by each band's threshold, attack, and release settings. A ratio control determines input signal level sensitivity to further articulate how the active EQ will reach maximum active equalization. Other EQ mode options include parametric, proportional Q parametric, 5x Q parametric, Baxandall shelving EQ, vintage-styled EQ, X-style shelving EQ, Baxandall shelving EQ plus filtering, and high- and low-pass filtering.

Additionally, peak signal text readouts for each active EQ band's key signal allow for quick setup of each band's active EQ threshold and are located underneath band dynamics plots. Input and output controls, individual band bypass, band control linking, and band key signal monitoring round out the features of the AE600.

Analog Channel v6 from McDSP is a pair of plug-ins that emulates the sounds of high-end analog tape machines, analog tape, and analog channel amplifiers. With the experience of modelling analog compressors and filter circuits, both vintage and modern, McDSP has provided a solution for smoothing the digital edge that can sometimes accumulate on digital workstations as track count increases.

One section of the Analog Channel, AC101, acts as a digital pre-amp allowing even excessive amounts of gain without digital distortion. A drive control determines where the audio sits in the saturation/compression region. Attack and release times of the distortion character are adjustable.

The second section, AC202, provides standard tape machine parameters such as bias, playback speed, and IEC1/2 equalization. However, it also provides controls well beyond the limits of analog tape devices, including adjustable low frequency roll off and head bump - independent of playback speed. The user can select from several playback head types, and even control the rate at which tape saturation is disengaged. Modern and vintage tape formulations are available.

The HD plug-ins provide AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

The Channel G v6 from McDSP is a console-strip style plug-in with an expander/gate, compressor/limiter, filters, and EQ sections in three configurations. It can be used with Mac and Windows computers by engineers, producers, and musicians in music and post applications. It also integrates with the Avid D-Control and D-Command control surfaces.

Channel G is 3 plug-ins. G Dynamics is a dynamics section with an expander/gate, a compressor/limiter, and a versatile filter section. G Equalizer delivers a five-band professional grade console style EQ with a versatile filter section. G Console is a combination of the G Dynamics and G Equalizer configurations.

Finally, all Channel G configurations feature calibration modes for music, post production, and models of the world's most popular analog mixing desks. The HD plug-ins provide AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audiosuite, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

The Channel G Compact v6 from McDSP is a compressor/limiter which has a four-band EQ with shelving and parametric sections and high pass/low pass filters with selectable slopes of up to 12 and 24 dB/Oct; however, it is designed to deliver the same sonic experience as Channel G but with a smaller DSP footprint. It can be used with Mac and Windows computers by engineers, producers, and musicians in music and post applications. It also integrates with the Avid D-Control and D-Command control surfaces as well as the Venue D-Show and Profile live sound consoles.

Some other features of Channel G Compact are the analog saturation modeling, the double precision processing, and the ultra low latency. In addition, it is available in mono and stereo configurations.

The HD plug-ins provide AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audiosuite, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

The CompressorBank v6 from McDSP features three pro-quality compressor plug-ins designed to emulate the sound of vintage and modern compressors, while delivering complete control of dynamic compression. It can be used on Mac and Windows computers by musicians, producers, and engineers in audio applications for recording studios, broadcast TV, films, voice-overs, and more.

CompressorBank includes three plug-ins. The first is the CB101, which features basic compression functions. Second is the CB202, which has basic compression with pre-filtering. The tweaky CB303 completes the package and has compression with pre-filtering and static/dynamic EQ. Common controls such as output (make-up gain), threshold, compression (ratio), attack, and release are provided.

In addition to offering the standard attack control, CompressorBank comes with a unique control called BITE, which is included on all three plug-ins. BITE stands for Bi-directional Intelligent Transient Enhancement. When the BITE control is set to its minimum value, it has no effect on the compressor output. As the BITE control is increased, signal transients pass through the compressor unaffected, while the rest of the signal is processed as per the Attack control.

The HD plug-ins provide AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audiosuite, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

The DE555 v6 from McDSP is a de-esser with intelligent signal analysis that delivers transparent, precise de-essing at any signal level. It can be used on Mac and Windows computers by engineers, producers, and musicians in applications for post production, voice-overs, broadcast TV, and more.

The DE555 is an intelligent de-esser. Among its features are that it requires no manual input threshold adjustment, has continuously adjustable ratio and release controls to fine-tune the de-essing amount, plus a high frequency (HF) only mode for reducing the signal level of only the 'sss' and not the original dialog.

Key filter options include high pass and band pass filtering whose focus control further enhances the key filter's ability to separate 'essing' from actual dialog. The key filter output can also be monitored using the real-time display of de-essing amounts and key filter responses.

The HD plug-ins provide AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audiosuite, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

The EC-300 Echo Collection HD from McDSP combines the diverse sounds of three distinct echo effects into a single, easy-to-use, and versatile plug-in. It offers Magnetic, Digital, and Analog delay types, which come with additional Character modes and an assortment of user controls to help audio engineers and musicians create original delay sounds, for their audio productions.

The Magnetic delay emulate the smooth and warm sound of magnetic tape, while the Analog delay offers modulation options ideal for recreating vintage effects such as phaser, flanger, chorus, and more. The Digital delay comes with over 75 Synthetic Impulse Models (SIM) and four equalizers for enhanced tone-shaping options.

Each delay features adjustable saturation, wow & flutter, delay output ducking/compression, filtering/EQ, and level controls at the input and output stages. Processing can be achieved in the feedback loop or post-loop. The plug-in can operate in Single, Dual, or Ping-Pong modes, and delay times can be synchronized to the host DAW or to a tapped tempo.

This version of EC-300 Echo Collection supports AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, VST formats.

The FilterBank v6 from McDSP is a pro-quality equalizer plug-in designed to emulate the sound of vintage and modern equalizers and filters. It can be used on Mac and Windows computers by musicians, producers, and engineers in audio applications for recording studios, broadcast TV, films, voice-overs, and more. The processor consists of three plug-ins.

The E606 is a parametric EQ with high-and low-shelving EQ, and high-and low-pass filters. The P606 is a parametric EQ with variable Q modes, while the F202 delivers steep high-and low-pass filtering with resonant Q control. With its unique Peak, Slope, Dip controls and variable Q modes, FilterBank v6 can emulate any EQ, or be used to create a distinct custom EQ.

The HD plug-ins provide AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audiosuite, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

The FutzBox from McDSP is a distortion and noise generator plug-in for creating low-fidelity versions of audio signals. It can be used on Mac and Windows computers to create distorted versions of dialog and other tracks in applications for post production, broadcast TV, recordings, and more. In addition, simulations of radios, cellphones, and televisions are now available in a single software product.

FutzBox uses simulations called SIMs (Synthetic Impulse Models) that provide accurate modeling in an optimized format allowing it to use less DSP power than conventional convolution based products. Furthermore, SIMs can be scaled in real-time and changed on the fly.

Some other features of FutzBox include a filter and EQ, distortion, a noise generator, and gating for increasing the sonic destruction possibilities. Original and distorted audio can be mixed in real-time to accommodate scene changes or other automation requirements.

The HD plug-ins provide AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audiosuite, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

The MC2000 v6 from McDSP is a collection of three pro-quality multiband compressor plug-ins designed to emulate the sounds of vintage and modern compressors. It can be used on Mac and Windows computers by musicians, producers, and engineers for applications such as studio recordings, broadcast TV, voice-overs, films, and more.

The MC2000 gives the user complete control of multiband dynamic compression. Common controls such as output (make-up gain), threshold, compression (ratio), attack, and release are provided. Non-standard Knee and BITE controls allow unique and unprecedented articulation of compression characteristics. Multiple peak detection circuit types provide flexibility only previously achieved by owning several compression units. Steep 24 dB/Oct crossover filters minimize signal leakage into adjacent compression bands.

The HD plug-ins provide AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audiosuite, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

The ML4000 v6 Plug-In from McDSP is a high-resolution limiter and multiband dynamics processor for Mac and Windows computers. It can be used by engineers, producers, and musicians for music, mastering, post, and live sound applications.

The ML4000 is two plug-ins. The ML1 mastering limiter uses a flexible brick wall look-ahead design that is coupled with multiple stages of limiting for superior peak detection. The unique knee and mode controls allow the ML1 to handle any kind of material with a variety of responses ranging from transparent to aggressive.

In addition, the ML4 multiband dynamics processor includes a 4-band gate, expander (upwards or downwards), and a compressor fed into the same limiter algorithm found in the ML1. Each band's gate, expander, and compressor can be configured separately or linked together. Steep 24 dB/oct crossover filters minimize signal leakage into adjacent bands.

The ML4 crossover page shows the overall frequency response in real-time of the input, output, or total dynamics effect, on top of the graphically adjustable crossover frequencies. Accurate output adjustment is fast and simple with output ceiling control, large meters, and meter level text readouts.

The HD plug-ins provide AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audiosuite, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

The HD version, electronic download of the ML8000 Advanced Limiter V6 from McDSP uses two completely separate stages of processing for peak-level audio adjustment. It can be utilized on Mac and Windows computers by producers, engineers, and musicians for applications such as recordings, films, broadcast TV, voice-overs, post-production, and more.

The first stage of the ML8000 features a multiband limiter with 8 bands of active processing. Each band has its own gain and threshold control. Additional overall band controls include release-time and limiter modes, which are calibrated similarly to the modes of the ML4000 limiter. An additional focus mode provides articulation changes on how each band tracks and limits the incoming signal.

The second stage of the ML8000 is a Master Limiter that recreates a ML4000 limiter algorithm. It also includes a filter design to reduce peak distortion. The 8 bands of processing are controlled from the response plot, large gain faders, and convenient threshold markers for each band's input meter. In addition, visual feedback, multiple metering sources, and an intuitive user interface make the ML8000 an easy choice for your engineering needs.

The NF575 v6 Noise Filter from McDSP is a set of accurate high-pass and low-pass filters designed to reduce low-frequency rumble and high-frequency hiss in audio signals. It can be used on Mac and Windows computers by engineers, producers, and musicians in audio applications such as broadcast TV, recordings, post production, films, voice-overs, and more.

Some other features of the NF575 include selectable slopes of 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 dB/octave, whose frequency control range covers the entire audible spectrum. This makes the NF575 filters extremely flexible. In addition, advanced notch filters allow the user to select the amount of signal cut, cut frequency, and width (Q). All five NF575 notch filters can be linked harmonically to address common cyclical noise problems such as 60 Hz hum.

The HD plug-ins provide AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audiosuite, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

The SPC2000 v6 Compressor Software Plug-In from McDSP is a serial/parallel compressor that offers the flexibility of the classic CompressorBank plug-in by McDSP, but uses the two, three, and four stage configurations of which the routing combinations can emulate any other compressor. It can be used on Mac and Windows computers by producers, engineers, and musicians for applications such as broadcast TV, films, recording studios, and more.

The SPC2000 is 3 Plug-Ins; the SPC202 is a two-stage configuration, the SPC303 is a three-stage configuration, and the SPC404 is a four-stage configuration. In addition, each compressor in the SPC2000 uses algorithms and controls giving the user complete control of the dynamic compression.

Some other features of the SPC2000 includes common controls such as an output (make-up gain), a threshold, a compression (ratio), an attack, and a release, as well as non-standard knee and BITE controls, which allow the articulation of compression characteristics in unique and exciting ways. The multiple peak detection circuits provide a flexibility previously achieved only by owning different compression units.

The HD plug-ins provide AAX DSP for use with Pro Tools HD, but also includes AAX Native, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

The SA-2 Dialog Processor from McDSP is a plug-in based on the hardware originally conceived by Academy Award-winning re-recording mixer Mike Minkler. Used on over one hundred major motion pictures, the software is designed to improve the overall sound of recorded speech, be it in a movie, television show, documentary, or for that matter, any creative media production involving the spoken word. It is equally useful for vocals, it can be used for adjusting the timbre of any track, and it delivers a de-esser and a multi-frequency compressor.

The processor is made up of five-bands of specifically placed active equalization, configured in a variety of modes to best address common issues of dialog. Each band has a threshold control to determine at what signal level the active equalizer begins to affect the signal, and an enable button to quickly audition the effect of any given band. Two mode selectors allow for controlling the ballistics of the active equalization, and for placing the five bands at specific points in the frequency spectrum. Finally, input and output controls are available for overall adjustment.

The HD version is designed to work on Pro Tools | HD systems, but also includes the Native version with AudioSuite, Audio Units and VST format plug-ins.