4020 Retro EQ Native v7 Upgrade from v6 is an upgrade plugin from McDSP that brings its four-band 4020 Retro EQ, with shelving and parametric bands and high- and low-pass filters, to version 7 for owners of v6.
The 4020 Retro EQ Native v7 Upgrade from v6 is intended for existing McDSP v6 owners. It is a four-band equalizer and complementary filter set. The HF and LF bands are shelving, and two parametric EQs cover the HMF and LMF bands. McDSP describes the EQ as having a vintage, smooth sound with selective boost and cut behavior. The package is offered as an upgrade path rather than a standalone purchase for new users.
McDSP says every EQ band works with a gain-dependent variable slope and Q system. The developer describes this as producing a smooth, vintage response with more selective boost and cut at high gain settings.
The HPF and LPF filters use a split-octave design. According to McDSP, they run at 12 dB per octave near the selected frequency and reach a maximum slope of 24 dB per octave.
Retro plugins use a McDSP output stage topology that the developer says removes digital clipping at any output level. McDSP also reports a smoother distortion characteristic from this design.
The plugin includes analog saturation modeling, which McDSP has used across its line. Processing is double precision with zero latency algorithms, and mono and stereo versions are available.
The plugin is offered in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats and runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit. McDSP lists support for Apple Silicon and recent Intel processors, with macOS 10.13 or higher and Windows 7, 8 and 10 as listed in its requirements.
Activation requires an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key, or a free iLok License Manager account with iLok Cloud. Each v7 plugin includes two activations per authorization. A trial is available.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | McDSP |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | EQ |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Yes |
This product is an upgrade for owners of McDSP v6. McDSP lists a separate full version of the plugin for purchase.
The plugin is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit, and McDSP lists macOS 10.13 or higher and Windows 7, 8 and 10.
McDSP plugins require an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key, or a free iLok License Manager account with an iLok Cloud session. Each v7 plugin includes two activations per authorization.
Yes, a trial is available for this plugin.
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