NR800 Noise Reduction Processor Native v7 plugin interface by McDSP

NR800 Noise Reduction Processor Native v7: Real-Time Plugin by McDSP Free Download

NR800 Noise Reduction Processor Native v7 is a real-time noise reduction plugin from McDSP for music production, post production and live sound. It operates with no internal latency and works across eight focusable bands.

VST3VST2AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
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Free trial available from the developer
01Overview

The NR800 Noise Reduction Processor Native v7 is a plugin from McDSP that removes unwanted noise from recordings in real time. Its processing is designed to run with no internal latency. McDSP describes the algorithms as zero-latency and notes they avoid the artifacts associated with transform-based noise reduction. The plugin is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS, and it includes a trial.

Best for

  • Dialogue cleanup
  • Music production noise removal
  • Post production audio repair
  • Live sound noise control
  • Hum and broadband noise reduction
Developer
McDSP
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Zero-latency noise reduction processing
  • Eight bands of focusable noise reduction
  • HPF and LPF pre-filtering with slopes up to 36 dB/oct
  • Noise reduction modes and selectable bias
  • Snap Gain and Snap Threshold for fast setup
  • Overall range and response time control
  • Double precision processing
  • Updated high-definition user interface
  • Two activations per license or subscription
03In depth

How the NR800 Reduces Noise

Most of the NR800's processing works on broadband frequencies. For problem areas, you can focus noise reduction on a narrow part of the spectrum using its focus points. The eight bands each have a noise reduction amount fader and a noise detection threshold marker.

An input filter section offers high-pass and low-pass pre-filtering with slopes up to 36 dB per octave. These filters can be set at frequencies independent of the focus points, which helps keep the detection stage from reacting to content you want to keep.

A Range control scales overall reduction from 100% down to off. The Response control sets how quickly reduction recovers after a noise event.

Setup Controls and Workflow

Noise reduction modes provide a range from smooth to aggressive amounts. An x2 mode doubles reduction in all bands, which is useful when noise is severe and finer adjustment is not needed.

Snap Gain and Snap Threshold let you match the gain and thresholds to the incoming signal for fast setup. An NR Bias selector determines which reduction amounts are activated when snapping. Each band can be bypassed or soloed so you can audition the noise it is removing. Master and linked controls, as used across McDSP plugins, handle grouped adjustments.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperMcDSP
TypePlugin
CategoryAudio Restoration
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05Upgrades

Upgrade and crossgrade options

06FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does the NR800 Native v7 support?

The NR800 Native v7 is listed in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. McDSP states that VST is no longer supported as of v7.0, so the VST2 format applies to earlier versions of McDSP plugins.

What operating systems are supported?

McDSP lists support for Windows 7, 8 and 10 (64-bit only) and for macOS 10.13 or higher, with macOS 12 Monterey compatibility noted. The plugin runs natively on Intel and M1 Apple Silicon processors.

What do I need to activate the NR800?

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 authorization.

Which DAWs are compatible with the NR800?

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 formats.

08Developer

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