Product Description

• Note:  This product is the HD version for AAX DSP users. The Native version is also available. The 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip has everything you need to make your mix sound great. All the modules from the award-winning 6020 Ultimate EQ and 6030 Ultimate Compressor plug-ins are included. Additional modules include gates
• expanders
• signal saturators
• and specialized filters. The 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip has input and output stages
• wrapped around 3 module bays in which any of the 28 modules can be inserted. Easily drag and drop any module to rearrange the signal flow of your channel strip. A module selector panel allows quick auditioning of equalizers
• compressors and additional effects. Like the original 6020 and 6030 plug-ins
• each new module in the 6050 draws on classic and modern designs over the last four decades. Operation is simple and intuitive
• and the sound quality is what professionals worldwide have come to know in McDSP plug-ins. Artist Presets included from Mike Dean
• Bob Horn
• Neal Avron
• ROCAsound
• John Feldmann
• Aaron Harris
• and Lovy Longomba. Features Optimization for Apple Silicon and Latest Intel Processors Two activations per license / subscription High definition updated user interfaces New presets Zero Latency Algorithms Double Precision Processing Real Time Analyzers in AE400 Active EQ
• AE600 Active EQ
• Channel G Compact
• Channel G
• NF575 Noise Filter
• ML4000 Mastering Limiter and ML8000 Advanced Limiter Over 25 EQ
• compressor
• gate
• expander
• saturator
• and filter modules Easy drag and drop
• on the fly module auditioning Sidechain support Analog Saturation modelling Double precision processing Ultra-low latency Mono and stereo versions Modules S 671 - Tracks needing a bit of grit will benefit from a touch up from the S671 saturation module. A Tone control is provided to taylor the ‘edge’ added by the S671 to a variety of applications. Moo-D - If the analogue saturation from the S671 is not the right tone tweak
• then the creamy tube overdrive of the Moo-D module may be a better choice. Often a better choice for mixes than for individual tracks. D-100 - In-your-face distortion is what the D-100 module is for. When tracks need to get ‘nasty’ the D-100 is a go-to choice. MEF-1 - The Mid Emphasis Filter (MEF) does more than just cut out some of the low and high-frequency content of a track. The Emphasis control brings out what is left between the two filter bands
• helping tracks stand out without competing with each other. E404 - A re-issue of the classic FilterBank E4 module from 1999
• the E404 offers up the same high pass filter
• low shelf
• parametric
• and high shelf EQ that made FilterBank an award-winning plug-in. EZ G - Inspired by noise gate units such as the dbx 904
• 363x
• and 463x
• the EZ G is a great complement to the dynamics Over EZ compressor. A set of adjustable side-chain high pass and low pass filters make the EZ G a versatile noise gate. FRGX - Upwards and downwards expansion is what the FRG X is all about. Up to 24 dB of signal cut or boost is available
• along with ratio control. Adjustable signal chain filtering is included. iX - The iX downward expander provides as much signal rejection as the EZ G
• but as an expander also offers a ratio control to adjust the transition
• or slope
• between the unaffected and expanded signals. System Requirements Mac macOS 10.13 or higher (64-bit only) (macOS 12 Monterey compatible) McDSP plugins run natively on Intel and M1 Apple Silicon processors McDSP HD plugins support AAX DSP plugin format
• AAX Native
• and VST3 plugin formats McDSP plugins support Mac OS 10.13.x (High Sierra)
• 10.14.x (Mojave)
• 10.15.x (Catalina)
• 11.x (Big Sur)
• 12.x (Monterey)
• and Windows 10 Mac OS version 10.12.x (Sierra) may work but is not officially supported. Earlier Mac OS versions are not officially supported Windows Windows 7
• 8 & 10 (64-bit only) HD v7 Software Support AAX DSP AAX Native Audio Units (AU) VST3 Compatible DAW's McDSP HD and Native plugins are compatible with Pro Tools
• Logic Pro
• Cubase
• Nuendo
• Ableton Live
• LUNA
• Reaper
• Sonar
• Studio One
• and other DAWs that support AAX
• and/or VST3 plugin formats As of v7.0
• VST is no longer supported. VST versions of v6 McDSP plugins will no longer be updated and will be uninstalled McDSP HD plugins also support the VENUE S6L systems. McDSP VENUE plugins are packaged in a VENUE specific installer available on the McDSP website. Activation: McDSP plugins require an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Key
• or an iLok License Manager account and iLok Cloud for activation. Important note:  McDSP plugins require an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Key
• or a FREE iLok License Manager account and iLok Cloud session for authorisation. Each McDSP v7 plugin contains two activations per authorisation. Tape Op “That’s the real success of rack-style plug-ins for me - the convenience of opening one insert
• and everything’s there in one place.” Audio Media International “One of my favourite features of the 6050 is the ability to keep your settings while changing modules.” Gearspace.com “We can safely say that (once again) McDSP delivered an awesome tool
• with a solid execution and that is easy and fun to use all the way.” McDSP 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip Review at Sound On Sound With almost 30 separate processing modules available
• McDSP’s 6050 promises to be the “ultimate channel strip”. Is it? McDSP’s principal developer Colin McDowell has been in the game longer than most
• and if there’s such a thing as a classic plug-in
• his FilterBank and CompressorBank defin... Read More McDSP 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip Review at TapeOp In 2010
• McDSP released the 6030 Ultimate Compressor plug-in [Tape Op #105]
• which offered ten different compressors in one virtual rack — some original concepts as well as some inspired by classic analog units. A few years later
• they did the same with the 6020 Ultimate EQ. Now
• McDSP has combin... Read More EC-300 Echo Collection is used as an example. Please Note:  You must have an account at ilok.com to be able to use the trial and purchased versions of any McDSP software. iLok Registration 1. Go to the iLok website and create a new account if you are not currently registered and do not have the iLok Licence Manager installed on your computer. Note: Skip to the 'iLok Activation' procedure if you are already an iLok registered user. 2. Download and install the iLok License Manager. iLok Activation 1. Open your iLok license manager application > click 'Sign In'. 2. Enter your iLok registered User ID and password > click ‘Sign In'. 3. Navigate to 'Licenses'. Click 'Redeem Activation Code'. 4. Copy and paste the 30-digit code from your Plugin Boutique User Account into the available Activation Code boxes > Click ‘Next'. 5. In the top-left corner of the application
• click 'File > Open Cloud Session' to activate your license to the iLok cloud. 6.  Navigate to the 'Available' tab > Locate your new license > Drag the license to your iLok Cloud Session on the left-hand menu. Mac Software Installation 1. Download the installer file from your Plugin Boutique User Account. 2. Double-click the .zip folder to reveal the installer file. 3. Double-click the .pkg installer file to begin the installation process > Click 'Continue'. 4. Read through the information > Click 'Continue'. 5. Read through the license agreement > Click 'Continue'. 6. Click 'Agree'. 7. Click 'Install'. 8. Enter your system password > Click 'Install Software'. 9. Installation is now complete > Click 'Close'. 10. Open the software within your DAW. Your software is now installed
• activated
•  and ready to use. Windows Software Installation 1. Download the installer file from your Plugin Boutique User Account. 2. Double-click the .zip folder to reveal the installer file. 3. Double-click the extracted .exe installer file to begin the installation process > click 'Next'. 4. Read through the information and select 'I accept the terms of the licence agreement' > click 'Next'. 5. Select your formats to be installed > click 'Next'. 6. Select a location for presets to be installed (default is recommended) > click 'Next'. 7. Click 'Install'. 8. Installation is now complete > Click 'Finish'. 9. Open the software within your DAW. Your software is now installed
• activated
•  and ready to use.

Additional Information

About the McDSP 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip HD v7

The McDSP 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip HD v7 combines traditional design with modern performance for Channel Strip enthusiasts.

Why Choose the McDSP 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip HD v7?

• •Authentic McDSP craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of McDSP's respected Channel Strip lineup

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