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McDSP Analog Channel HD

Description

The essentials to know about Analog Channel HD v7 software

  • Two complementary modules to regain analog grain in mixing: AC101 (preamp / channel amp) and AC202 (tape and tape machine).
  • Detailed tape emulation with real machine parameters (bias, tape speed, IEC1/2 standards) to shape color, compression, and transient smoothness.
  • Double-precision processing and saturation modeling for a more faithful response, rich harmonics, and musical rendering on modern sources.
  • Ultra low latency: ideal for working quickly, stacking multiple instances, and maintaining a smooth workflow in production and mixing.

What Analog Channel HD v7 is for

Analog Channel HD v7 is a plug-in designed to bring a credible analog signature to your sessions, whether in mixing or mastering. It allows you to add density, cohesion, and a "glue" feeling on individual tracks (vocals, drums, bass, guitars, synths) as well as on buses (drum bus, mix bus). Thanks to its two configurations, you can choose either a "console channel" approach with the AC101 or a more pronounced "tape" approach with the AC202, to recover rounder transients, progressive saturation, and a more organic character.

Main features

AC101: analog channel emulation (preamp / amp) in mono and stereo

The AC101 module focuses on emulating an adjustable analog amplifier, designed to enrich the signal without altering it. On a vocal, it can bring presence and slight harmonic thickening; on a bass or kick, it helps reinforce the sense of foundation; on synths, it adds depth and a less "clinical" sound. Availability in mono and stereo allows integration on both individual tracks and buses, maintaining a stable image.

AC202: tape and tape machine emulation with machine parameters

The AC202 module aims for a more complete reproduction of tape system behavior, with typical tape machine controls such as bias, tape speed, and selection of IEC1/2 standards. This approach is ideal for shaping dynamics musically: softening overly aggressive attacks, thickening low-mids, smoothing the high end, or giving a more "vintage" feel to digital recordings. The AC202 is also designed to cover professional speeds and different tape formulations, to achieve various degrees of natural saturation and compression, from subtle to more colored.

Playback heads, digital precision, and workflow

Analog Channel HD v7 includes a playback head emulation based on specifications and measurements from recognized reproduction system manufacturers, to recover typical playback behavior (tonal contour, sense of depth, interaction with tape). The plug-in uses double-precision processing (double-precision arithmetic) to preserve quality during cumulative processing, and remains suitable for dense projects thanks to its ultra low latency.

Technical specifications

System requirements

  • Mac: OS X 10.13.x (High Sierra), 10.14.x (Mojave), 10.15.x (Catalina), 11.x (Big Sur), 12.x (Monterey), 13.x (Ventura), 14.x (Sonoma). (10.12.x (Sierra) may work but is not officially supported.)
  • Windows: Windows 10

Supported formats

  • Mac: VST-3, AU, AAX
  • Windows: VST-3, AAX

Features

  • Two configurations: AC101 (analog channel emulation) and AC202 (tape and tape machine emulation)
  • AC101: analog channel modeling in mono and stereo
  • AC202: emulation of popular tape playback systems, modern and vintage formulations, professional speeds, and IEC standards
  • Tape machine-type parameters: bias, tape speed, IEC1/2
  • Playback head emulation based on specifications and measurements from "reproducer" manufacturers
  • Analog saturation modeling
  • Double-Precision Arithmetic
  • Double precision processing
  • Ultra Low Latency
Brand reference number: 1075-3
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