Analog Channel Native v7 by McDSP channel strip plugin interface

Analog Channel Native v7: Tape and Channel Amp Plugin by McDSP Free Download

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Analog Channel Native v7 is a McDSP effects plugin that emulates analog tape machines and channel amplifier circuits. It contains two plugins: AC101, a channel amp model, and AC202, a tape machine model.

VST3VST2AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit

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01Overview

Analog Channel Native v7 is built around two configurations. The AC101 acts as a digital pre-amp that can take on heavy gain without digital distortion, with a drive control that sets where the signal sits in the saturation and compression region. The AC202 models analog tape machines, with standard parameters such as bias, playback speed and IEC1/2 equalization, plus controls for low-frequency roll-off and head bump that go beyond what physical machines offer.

Best for

Mix bus tape saturation
Vocal channel drive
Drum bus color
Digital pre-amp gain
Analog mixing emulation

Developer: McDSP
Category: Channel Strips
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

AC101 channel amp model with adjustable drive and distortion attack and release
AC202 tape machine model with bias, speed and IEC1/2 equalization
Adjustable low-frequency roll-off and head bump independent of playback speed
Selectable playback head types and tape formulations
Adjustable tape saturation recovery time
Real-time analyzers and saturation curve display
Library of presets emulating analog mixing systems
Zero latency algorithms with double precision processing
Mono and stereo versions available

03In depth

Channel Amp and Tape Machine Models

AC101 emulates analog channel amplifier circuits. Its drive control determines where audio sits in the saturation and compression region, and the attack and release times of the distortion character can be adjusted.

AC202 emulates analog tape machines. Beyond the usual bias, playback speed and IEC1/2 equalization settings, it offers adjustable low-frequency roll-off and head bump, independent of playback speed. You can choose from several playback head types and tape formulations, and set the tape saturation recovery time.

Workflow, Metering and Analog Mixing Presets

The plugin includes real-time analyzers and a real-time display of saturation curves and calibrations, so you can see what the saturation is doing as you adjust it. A library of presets emulates analog mixing systems gives you starting points to build from.

Analog Channel is offered in mono and stereo versions. It uses zero latency algorithms and double precision processing, and it runs on Apple Silicon and recent Intel processors.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	McDSP
Type	Plugin
Category	Channel Strip
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

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Analog Channel Native v7 Upgrade from v6	Plugin Boutique ↗

06FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Analog Channel Native v7 support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit.

What do I need to run Analog Channel Native v7?

McDSP plugins require an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key, or a free iLok License Manager account with an iLok Cloud session for authorization. Each v7 plugin includes two activations per authorization.