Vintage Compression Meets Modern Flexibility
The McDSP 4030 Retro Compressor plug-in combines the vintage sound of a hardware compressor with the modern sound provided by built-in parallel compression capability. A wet/dry mix control lets you balance your compressed signal with the original, perfect for managing the dynamic range while retaining the impact of the transients. Version 7 introduces several optimizations to this powerful plug-in, with full support for Apple Silicon and the latest Intel processors, a high-definition user interface, over 1,500 studio-quality presets, zero-latency algorithms for seamless operation, and much more. Here at Sweetwater, we've discovered the 4030 Retro Compressor is ideal for everything from subtle vocal compression to smashing drum mixes. For amazing dynamics control with a vintage flavor, add the McDSP 4030 Retro Compressor plug-in to your digital gear stash!
Note: The Native version of McDSP 4030 Retro Compressor is compatible with non-Avid HDX systems. Avid HDX users should purchase the HD version. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer for more information.
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Dry/wet mix control
Parallel compression has long been a secret trick of pro engineers to get a heavily compressed sound that retains a dynamic feel, and the McDSP 4030 Retro Compressor makes it easy. A dry/wet mix control lets you blend your compressed and dry signals together for the perfect amount of compression. Try dialing in some extreme settings on a drum kit, then blend in the compressed signal just a bit with the dry signal. You'll get the snap and punch of the dry drums, enhanced by the pulverized, smashed sound that's just barely audible underneath. It's great for rock drums, but useful in a ton of other applications, too.
Analog saturation modeling
McDSP's 4030 Retro Compressor plug-in features the same analog saturation modeling that made McDSP famous with engineers worldwide. No matter how extreme your settings are the 4030 Retro Compressor won't sound harsh and digital — just smooth and analog.
Anti-clip output stage
McDSP's anti-clip output stage topology means digital clipping simply won't pass the output stage of the 4030 Retro Compressor. Even with heavy compression, the 4030 Retro Compressor maintains its analog vibe.
McDSP 4030 Retro Compressor Native v7 Plug-in Features:
- 7th iteration of McDSP's popular vintage-flavored compressor plug-in
- Optimized for Apple Silicon and the latest Intel processors
- Wet/dry mix control makes it easy to use parallel compression techniques in your DAW
- Anti-clip output stage prevents digital clipping
- Mono and stereo components included
- V7 introduces high-def user interface, zero-latency algorithms, 1,500+ presets, and more
- 2 activations per license
