ML4000 Mastering Limiter Native v7 plugin interface by McDSP

ML4000 Mastering Limiter Native v7 Upgrade from v6: Multi-Band Limiter by McDSP

ML4000 Mastering Limiter Native v7 Upgrade from v6 is a limiter plugin by McDSP that combines a look-ahead brick wall mastering limiter with a 4-band gate, expander and compressor. It is offered as an upgrade for existing Native v6 owners.

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01Overview

The ML4000 pairs two plugins: ML1, a mastering limiter with multi-stage peak detection and unique Knee and Mode controls, and ML4, a multi-band gate, expander and compressor that feeds into the same limiter algorithm. Steep 24 dB/Oct crossover filters limit leakage between bands, and real-time metering in each band shows how the dynamics are behaving. The Native v7 version adds optimization for Apple Silicon and recent Intel processors, updated high-definition interfaces and new presets.

Best for

  • Mastering limiting
  • Multi-band dynamics control
  • Post-production loudness
  • Live sound dynamics
  • Stem and bus processing
Developer
McDSP
Category
Limiters
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Brick wall look-ahead limiter with multi-stage peak detection
  • Unique limiter Knee and Mode controls
  • 4-band gate, expander (up/down) and compressor
  • Simultaneous display of dynamic curves in every band
  • Adjustable crossover filters with 24 dB/Oct slopes
  • Real-time analyzers and multiple metering options
  • Multi-band control linking
  • Mono and stereo versions with double precision processing
03In depth

Limiter and multi-band dynamics in one processor

ML1 uses a flexible brick wall look-ahead design with multiple stages of limiting. McDSP says the Knee and Mode controls let the limiter respond from transparent to aggressive, which suits a range of material.

ML4 adds a four-band stage with gate, expander (upward or downward) and compressor in each band. Each band can be set separately or linked together, and the dynamic curves of all three processors are shown at once in every band.

The crossover page displays the real-time frequency response of the input, output or total effect over graphically adjustable crossover frequencies. An output ceiling control, large meters and text level readouts help with accurate output adjustment.

Formats, system requirements and activation

The Native v7 version is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats and runs on macOS and Windows. On Mac it requires macOS 10.13 or higher and is 64-bit only. On Windows it requires Windows 7, 8 or 10 in 64-bit.

VST support ends with v7, and older VST versions of v6 McDSP plugins will no longer be updated. The plugin requires an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key, or a free iLok License Manager account with iLok Cloud. Each v7 plugin includes two activations per authorization.

The HD version for AAX DSP users is sold separately.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

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

Questions, answered

What formats does ML4000 Native v7 support?

The Native v7 version is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. VST support ends with v7, so older VST versions of v6 McDSP plugins will no longer be updated.

Which operating systems are supported?

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

What do I need to use ML4000?

You need 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.

What does this upgrade include?

This listing is an upgrade path for existing owners of EC-300 Native v7 and the standard Native purchase path is also available. The ML4000 combines ML1, a mastering limiter, and ML4, a multi-band gate, expander and compressor.

07Developer

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