Channel G Compact Native v7 Upgrade from v6: Channel Strip Plugin by McDSP Free Download

The strip includes a four-band EQ with shelving and parametric sections, plus high pass and low pass filters with selectable slopes of 12 and 24 dB per octave. A full-featured compressor/limiter can run before or after the EQ section, which changes how the dynamics interact with the tone shaping.

Analog saturation modeling adds harmonic color to the signal. Real time analyzers help you see the spectrum as you adjust settings. The developer also points to zero latency algorithms and double precision processing as part of the core engine.

Calibration modes for music, post production and several analog mixing desk models are part of the Channel G Compact design, according to the developer.

The v7 release updates the user interfaces in high definition and adds new presets. Two activations are included per license or subscription, and the plugin is optimized for Apple Silicon and recent Intel processors.

The plugin is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. McDSP notes that VST support ends in v7, so VST versions of v6 plugins will no longer be updated and will be uninstalled. Activation requires an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key, or a free iLok License Manager account with iLok Cloud.

For Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, LUNA, Reaper, Sonar, Studio One and other AAX, AU or VST3 hosts, the plugin fits into standard mixing sessions.