McDSP Launches Three New Plugins

A popular name in audio plugins, McDSP has now added three more powerful plugins to their already reputable line of EQ and compression software.

First, the 6020 Ultimate EQ is a collection of a variety of EQ models inspired by classic, rare and modern equalizers from the last 40 years. Next, the SPC2000 is a flexible serial/parallel that offers a huge amount of routing possibilities as well as the ability to emulate different compressor models. Lastly, the AE400 Active EQ is composed of four bands of fixed and active equalization with a unique gain control scheme.

The 6020 Ultimate EQ and AE400 Active EQ plugins are available now for $199.00 MSRP each (Native) and the SPC2000 for $149.00 MSRP (Native) as McDSP v5 plugins – currently supporting AAX HD and AAX Native formats for Mac only.

The new plugins are also available as part of McDSP’s new Everything Pack ($1,995.00 Native) which includes all of their plugins from the Emrald, Classic and Retro Pack bundles. Find out more pricing and availability here! Now, more details from McDSP:

A variety of 10 equalizers in one plugin.

6020 Ultimate EQ

All 6020 Ultimate EQ modules are designed by McDSP, drawing on inspiration from classic and modern equalizers over the last four decades. Each module is easy to operate, and yet has 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.

Features:

• Unique variations of every-day classics and hard-to-find boutique gear
• Analog Saturation modeling
• Double precision processing
• Ultra low latency
• Mono and stereo versions

SPC2000

SPC2000 is 3 plug-ins:

• SPC202 – two-stage configuration
• SPC303 – three-stage configuration
• SPC404 – four-stage configuration

Each compression in the SPC2000 uses the award winning McDSP CompressorBank algorithms and controls giving the user complete control of dynamic compression. Common controls such as Output (make-up gain), Threshold, Compression (Ratio), Attack, and Release are provided as well as non-standard Knee and Bite controls which allow the articulation of compression characteristics in unique and exciting ways. Multiple peak detection circuit types provide flexibility previously achieved only by owning different compression units.

Features:

• Multiple parallel and serial compression combinations
• Compression curve modeling
• Multiple peak detection circuits
• Multi-compressor control linking
• Analog Saturation Modeling
• Double precision processing
• Ultra Low Latency

AE400 Active EQ

The AE400 is made up of 4 bands of fixed and active equalization. Each band is completely overlapping with all other bands and has its own Q (bandwidth), fixed gain, and active gain controls. A key filter for each band 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 AE400 Active EQ is suitable for music production, post production and live sound.

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 input signal level sensitivity to further articulate how the active EQ will reach maximum active equalization – a feature unique to the AE400.

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 band dynamics plots. Input and Output controls, individual band bypass, band control linking, and band key signal monitoring round out the features of the AE400.

Features:

• Four fully overlapping fixed and active EQ bands
• Independent control over all active EQ parameters per band
• Unique active EQ ratio response control
• Side chain support
• Double Precision Processing
• Ultra Low Latency
• Mono and Stereo versions

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