FilterBank Native v7 by McDSP EQ and filter plugin interface

FilterBank Native v7: Multi-Band EQ and Filter Plugin by McDSP Free Download

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FilterBank Native v7 is an EQ and filter plugin from McDSP that bundles three EQ models with parametric, shelving, lowpass, highpass, bandpass and band-reject filter controls.

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01Overview

FilterBank Native v7 is built for producers who want precise, flexible equalization inside a digital audio workstation. The plugin is a collection of three EQ models, each with its own character and filter design. McDSP describes it as capable of emulating a wide range of equalizers, from tube-driven to solid-state and from vintage to modern designs. Users can adjust filter design and core EQ parameters or build a custom EQ from the available bands.

Best for

Mixing and corrective EQ
Mastering tonal balance
Surgical filtering
Sound design filter sweeps
Mix bus tone shaping

Developer: McDSP
Category: Filters
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Three EQ models: E6060 console-style, F202 steep filters, P606 parametric
Parametric EQ from 20Hz to 21kHz with Constant-Q technology
High and low shelving with independent frequency, gain, slope and dip
Lowpass and highpass filters with resonant peak above 24 dB
Bandpass and band-reject filter types
Q range from 0.2 to 12.0
Analog saturation modeling in every EQ and filter band
Up to 48 EQ/filter bands per MIX DSP, zero-latency algorithms

03In depth

Filter Bands and EQ Control

FilterBank offers high and low shelving EQ with independent control of frequency, gain, peak, slope and dip. Its parametric EQ covers 20Hz to 21kHz, with bells up to five octaves wide, gain of plus or minus 12dB, and Constant-Q technology.

The lowpass and highpass filters have adjustable slope and a resonant peak above 24 dB. Bandpass and band-reject filters are also included, and Q ranges from 0.2 to 12.0. Each EQ and filter band includes analog saturation modeling intended to prevent digital clipping, and a single MIX DSP can run up to 48 bands.

Formats, Requirements and Activation

FilterBank Native v7 is offered in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats and runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit. McDSP lists support for Mac OS 10.13 and later, with macOS 12 Monterey compatibility, and for Windows 7, 8 and 10 in 64-bit. Native Apple Silicon and Intel processors are supported.

The plugin requires 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. McDSP notes that VST support ended with v7.0, so VST versions of v6 plugins will no longer be updated.

A trial is available.

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

05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

Option	Store link
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06FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does FilterBank Native v7 support?

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

Does FilterBank Native v7 need an iLok?

Yes. It requires 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.

Which operating systems are supported?

McDSP lists macOS 10.13 and later, including macOS 12 Monterey, and Windows 7, 8 and 10 in 64-bit. Native Apple Silicon and Intel support is included.