McDSP Analog Channel Plug-In

Analog Channel is a plug-in for Digidesign Pro Tools systems which 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, AC1 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, and even the attack and release times of the distortion character are adjustable.

AC2 provides standard tape machine parameters such as bias, playback speed, and IEC1/2 equalization. Analog Channel provides controls well beyond the limits of analog tape devices that include 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 dis-engaged. Modern and vintage tape formulations are available.