MC2000 Multi-Band Compressor Native v7 plugin interface by McDSP

MC2000 Multi-Band Compressor Native v7 Upgrade from v6

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MC2000 Multi-Band Compressor Native v7 Upgrade from v6 is a multi-band compressor plugin by McDSP, offered as an upgrade for existing v6 owners. It is built to emulate vintage and modern compressor sounds.

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01Overview

The MC2000 is a multi-band compressor plugin from McDSP, designed to emulate the sound of vintage and modern compressors. It is packaged as three plugins: the MC202 for two-band compression, the MC303 for three bands and the MC404 for four bands. This Native v7 upgrade is aimed at existing McDSP owners moving from v6. The plugin is offered in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

Best for

  • Mix bus compression
  • Multi-band dynamics control
  • Vintage compressor emulation
  • Drum bus processing
  • Mastering dynamics
Developer
McDSP
Category
Compressors
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Three plugins: MC202 (two-band), MC303 (three-band), MC404 (four-band)
  • Non-standard Knee and BITE controls for compression articulation
  • Multiple peak detection circuit types
  • Steep 24 dB/Oct crossover filters
  • Adjustable crossover filters and multi-band control linking
  • Analog saturation modeling
  • Zero latency algorithms with double precision processing
  • Mono and stereo versions
  • Optimized for Apple Silicon and latest Intel processors
03In depth

Multi-Band Compression Controls and Sound Shaping

Each MC2000 plugin gives you control over output make-up gain, threshold, compression ratio, attack and release. Non-standard Knee and BITE controls are included, which the developer says allow unusual articulation of compression characteristics.

Multiple peak detection circuit types are available. The developer describes these as offering flexibility that would otherwise require owning several compression units.

The crossover filters are steep 24 dB per octave designs, intended to limit signal leakage into adjacent compression bands. Multi-band control linking and adjustable crossovers let you set how the bands interact and where they split.

Versions, Formats and System Requirements

The MC2000 is available in mono and stereo versions. The v7 release adds optimization for Apple Silicon and recent Intel processors, along with updated high-definition user interfaces and new presets.

MC2000 v7 supports VST3, AU and AAX formats. VST support was dropped in v7, so VST versions of v6 McDSP plugins will no longer be updated and will be uninstalled.

On macOS, the plugins require 64-bit macOS 10.13 or higher. On Windows, they require Windows 7, 8 or 10 in 64-bit. Compatible hosts include Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, LUNA, Reaper, Sonar, Studio One and other AAX, AU or VST3 DAWs.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperMcDSP
TypePlugin
CategoryCompressor
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats is the MC2000 Native v7 available in?

The MC2000 v7 is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. VST support was removed in v7, so the VST versions of v6 plugins will no longer be updated.

Which operating systems does the MC2000 support?

The plugin runs on Windows and macOS. Windows 7, 8 and 10 are supported in 64-bit only, and macOS 10.13 or higher is supported in 64-bit only.

What do I need to activate the MC2000?

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.

Is this the upgrade or the full purchase?

This product is the upgrade path for existing owners of EC-300 Native v7. The standard purchase path is also available separately.

07Developer

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