FilterBank HD v7 by McDSP EQ and filter plugin interface

FilterBank HD v7: Multi-Model EQ and Filter Plugin by McDSP Free Download

FilterBank HD v7 is an EQ and filter plugin from McDSP that bundles multiple equalizer models with parametric, shelving, lowpass, highpass, bandpass, and band reject filters.

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01Overview

FilterBank HD v7 gathers several EQ designs into one plugin from McDSP. The developer says it can emulate a range of equalizers, from tube-driven to solid-state and vintage to modern, while giving you direct control over filter design and key equalizer parameters. Its bands cover shelving, parametric bell, lowpass and highpass slopes, and bandpass and band reject filtering. McDSP describes it as a set of three plugins, including a console-style parametric model, a steep highpass and lowpass model, and a parametric EQ with variable Q modes. It runs in AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, and VST3 hosts on Windows and macOS.

Best for

Mixing EQ corrections
Surgical frequency cuts
Filtering synth and drum buses
Tonal shaping on tracks
Mastering-style tone control

Developer: McDSP
Category: Filters
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Parametric EQ with 20Hz to 21kHz frequency range
Bell bands up to five octaves wide
Gain range of plus or minus 12dB per band
Constant-Q technology in parametric EQ
Lowpass and highpass filters with resonant peak above 24 dB
Bandpass and band reject filter options
Q range from 0.2 to 12.0
Analog saturation modeling in each band
Zero latency algorithms and double precision processing
Up to 48 EQ and filter bands per MIX DSP

03In depth

Filter Shapes and Parametric Control

The parametric EQ offers a frequency range from 20Hz to 21kHz, with bell bands up to five octaves wide and gain of plus or minus 12dB. Constant-Q technology keeps the bandwidth consistent as you adjust gain. The Q range runs from 0.2 to 12.0, so you can work with broad tonal shaping or narrow cuts.

For filtering, the lowpass and highpass filters have adjustable slope and a resonant peak greater than 24 dB. High and low shelving EQ bands give independent control of frequency, gain, peak, slope, and dip. Bandpass and band reject filters are also included.

Saturation and Processing Details

Each EQ and filter band includes analog saturation modeling, which the developer says helps prevent digital clipping. The plugin uses zero latency algorithms and double precision processing.

FilterBank supports up to 48 EQ and filter bands per MIX DSP, and the interfaces have been redesigned in high definition. McDSP notes optimization for Apple Silicon and the latest 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	Filter
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does FilterBank HD v7 support?

FilterBank HD v7 is available in VST3, VST2, AU, and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit.

Does FilterBank HD v7 work in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Ableton Live?

McDSP lists compatibility with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, LUNA, Reaper, Sonar, Studio One, and other DAWs that support AAX, AU, or VST3.

Does FilterBank HD v7 need an iLok to authorize?

Yes. Activation requires an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key, or a free iLok License Manager account with iLok Cloud. Each license includes two activations.