McDSP Channel G HD v7.
Channel G delivers the sound of high-end analog mixing desks with unmatched flexibility and seamless integration with Avid control surfaces, including S6, S3, D-Control, D-Command, and VENUE Live sound systems such as S3L and S6L. It includes three distinct plugins:
- G Dynamics: A comprehensive console-style dynamics section featuring an Expander/Gate, Compressor/Limiter, and a versatile filter section.
- G Equalizer: A five-band professional-grade console-style EQ with a versatile filter section.
- G Console: Combines the functionalities of both G Dynamics and G Equalizer.
All configurations in Channel G are equipped with calibration modes for music, post-production, and emulations of popular analog mixing desks.
Features
- Optimization: Compatible with Apple Silicon and the latest Intel processors.
- Licensing: Two activations per license/subscription.
- Interface: High definition updated user interfaces with new presets.
- Processing: Zero Latency Algorithms and Double Precision Processing.
- Real-Time Analysis: Includes real-time analyzers.
- Filters: Multi-mode filters (high pass, low pass, notch) with selectable slopes of 6 to 24 dB/Oct.
- Dynamics: Full-featured Expander/Gate, Compressor/Limiter.
- EQ: Five-band EQ with shelving and parametric sections.
- Compressor/Limiter: Can operate pre or post EQ section.
- Analog Saturation Modeling: Emulates analog saturation for both mono and stereo versions.
System Requirements
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Mac:
- macOS 10.13 or higher (64-bit only)
- Supports Intel and M1 Apple Silicon processors
- AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, and VST3 plugin formats
- Supports macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra) through macOS 12.x (Monterey)
- Earlier macOS versions are not officially supported
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Windows:
- Windows 7, 8, & 10 (64-bit only)
- AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, and VST3 plugin formats
Compatible DAWs
- McDSP HD and Native plugins are compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, LUNA, Reaper, Sonar, Studio One, and other DAWs supporting AAX, AU, or VST3 formats. VST support was discontinued as of v7.0.
- McDSP HD plugins also support the VENUE S6L systems, with a VENUE-specific installer available on the McDSP website.
Activation
- McDSP plugins require an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key, or an iLok License Manager account and iLok Cloud for activation.
