CompressorBank Native v7 by McDSP compressor plugin interface

CompressorBank Native v7: Compressor Plugin by McDSP Free Download

CompressorBank Native v7 is a compressor plugin by McDSP that emulates vintage and modern compressors and offers control over the shape of the compression curve. It is available as three versions: CB101, CB202 and CB303.

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01Overview

CompressorBank Native v7 is built around dynamic control. Besides the standard threshold and ratio controls, its Knee and BITE controls change the shape and response of the compression curve. Pre-filtering and post-compression EQ add further shaping options. The developer describes the plugin as high-end, aimed at emulating the sound of vintage and modern compressors while keeping full control over dynamics.

Best for

Bus compression
Vocal compression
Drum processing
Mix dynamics control
Side chain compression

Developer: McDSP
Category: Compressors
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Compression curve shaping with Knee and BITE controls
Three versions: CB101, CB202 and CB303
Pre-filtering and side chain support
Static and dynamic EQ in CB303
Multiple peak detection circuits
Analog saturation modeling
Zero latency algorithms
Double precision processing
Mono and stereo versions
Optimized for Apple Silicon and latest Intel processors

03In depth

Compression curve control and sound character

Compressor curve modeling is the core of CompressorBank. The Knee and BITE controls go beyond threshold and ratio, letting you change how compression engages and responds to a signal.

Multiple peak detection circuits and analog saturation modeling add further character to the processing. The plugin includes mono and stereo versions, so you can choose the layout that fits your channel or bus.

Three versions for different levels of control

CompressorBank ships as three plugins. CB101 provides basic compression. CB202 adds pre-filtering to the compressor. CB303 combines pre-filtering with static and dynamic EQ after compression.

Side chain support and pre-filtering options give you control over how the detector hears the signal, which is useful when you want compression to react to specific frequency content.

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	Compressor
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

Option	Store link
CompressorBank Native v7 Upgrade from v6	Plugin Boutique ↗

06FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does CompressorBank Native v7 support?

CompressorBank Native v7 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. The developer notes that VST support was removed as of v7.0 for McDSP plugins in the v7 line, so check the system requirements before installing.

Which operating systems are supported?

The plugin supports Windows and macOS. On Mac, McDSP lists macOS 10.13 or higher, 64-bit only, and states that its plugins run natively on Intel and Apple Silicon processors. On Windows, Windows 7, 8 and 10 are listed, 64-bit only.

What do I need to authorize CompressorBank?

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