ML4000 Mastering Limiter Native v7 plugin interface by McDSP

ML4000 Mastering Limiter Native v7: Multi-Band Dynamics Plugin by McDSP Free Download

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ML4000 Mastering Limiter Native v7 is a dynamics plugin from McDSP that pairs a look-ahead mastering limiter (ML1) with a 4-band gate, expander and compressor (ML4). It is built for mastering, post and live sound work.

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01Overview

The ML4000 is two plug-ins in one package. The ML1 is a mastering limiter with a brick wall look-ahead design and multiple stages of peak detection. The ML4 is a multi-band processor with a 4-band gate, expander and compressor that feeds into the same limiter algorithm. Together they give you control over the dynamics of a full mix or a single master bus, with the ability to tune how the limiter responds from transparent to aggressive.

Best for

Stereo bus mastering
Multi-band dynamics control
Post-production loudness control
Live sound limiting
Peak control on full mixes

Developer: McDSP
Category: Dynamics Processors
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Brick wall look-ahead limiter with multi-stage peak detection
Unique Knee and Mode controls for limiter response
4-band gate, expander (up or down) and compressor
Simultaneous display of gate, expander and compressor curves per band
24 dB/Oct adjustable crossover filters
Multi-band control linking
Multiple real-time metering options and output ceiling control
Mono and stereo versions in 64-bit VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats

03In depth

Limiting Character and Control Layout

The ML1 uses multiple stages of limiting to detect and control peaks, with a brick wall look-ahead stage in front of them. The Knee and Mode controls change how the limiter responds, which matters when you move between material that needs a gentle touch and material that needs more force.

The ML4 stage adds a 4-band gate, expander (upward or downward) and compressor. Steep 24 dB/Oct crossover filters limit signal leakage between bands, and the crossover page shows the overall frequency response in real time, with the crossover frequencies adjustable by dragging on the graph. Output ceiling control, large meters and text readouts help you set final output level accurately.

Workflow, Metering and Compatibility

Each band's gate, expander and compressor can be set independently or linked together. The dynamic curves for all three processors are displayed at once in every band, and several real-time metering options let you check signal dynamics as you adjust.

The plugin is available in mono and stereo versions, and includes Real Time Analyzers and analog saturation modeling. McDSP describes its algorithms as zero latency and double precision. Formats are VST3, VST2, AU and AAX, on Windows and macOS.

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

05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

Option	Store link
ML4000 Mastering Limiter Native v7 Upgrade from v6	Plugin Boutique ↗

06FAQ

Questions, answered

Which formats and operating systems does ML4000 support?

ML4000 Native v7 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and the plugins are 64-bit.

What do I need to use ML4000?

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