McDSP ML4000 McDSP

McDSP ML4000

High-resolution Limiter and Multi-band Dynamics Processor
The ML4000 is a high-resolution limiter and multi-band dynamics processor designed for music, mastering, post, and live sound.

The ML4000 is two plug-ins:

•     ML1 – mastering limiter
•     ML4 – multi-band Gate, Expander, and Compressor fed into the ML1 mastering limiter

The ML1 mastering limiter uses a flexible brick wall look-ahead design coupled with multiple stages of limiting for superior peak detection. The unique Knee and Mode controls allow the ML1 to handle any kind of material with a variety of responses ranging from transparent to aggressive.

The ML4 multi-band dynamics processor includes a 4-band Gate, Expander (upwards or downwards), and Compressor fed into the same limiter algorithm found in the ML1. Each band’s Gate, Expander, and Compressor can be configured separately or linked together. Steep 24 dB/Oct crossover filters minimize signal leakage into adjacent bands. Multiple real-time metering options in each band allow quick visualization of all signal dynamics.

The ML4 crossover page shows the overall frequency response in real-time of the input, output, or total dynamics effect, on top of the graphically adjustable crossover frequencies. Accurate output adjustment is fast and simple with output ceiling control, large meters, and meter level text readouts.

The ML4000 provides outstanding results with an intuitive user interface, flexible design, and powerful set of algorithms.

Features

•     Brick wall look-ahead limiter
•     Multi-stage peak detection and limiting
•     Unique limiter Knee and Mode controls
•     Multi-band Gate, Expander (up/down), Compressor
•     Simultaneous display of Gate, Expander, and Compressor dynamic curves in every band
•     Multiple real-time metering options
•     Adjustable crossover filters
•     Multi-band control linking
•     Analog Saturation modeling
•     Double precision processing
•     Ultra low latency
•     Mono and stereo versions

Requirements
Native version v6 or newer supports:

•     AAX Native (32/64-bit) *
•     Audio Unit (AU 64-bit) **
•     VST (64-bit)
•     RTAS
•     Audio Suite

* AAX versions require Pro Tools 10.3.8 or higher, or Pro Tools 11.1.3 or higher.
** AU versions are recommended for Logic 9, X, or higher.

Operating Systems support:

•     Mac OS 10.5.x (Leopard), 10.6.x (Snow Leopard), 10.7.x (Lion), 10.8.x (Mountain Lion), 10.9.x (Mavericks), 10.10.x (Yosemite) or higher
•     Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 or higher

Product activation
This instrument requires an iLok 2 Key for activation – iLok 1 not supported!
This USB protection device is not included in the box of this collection, it is a separate item you have to buy additionally. So you’ll have to order at least one iLok Key with your first purchase. It will be put inside the shopping basket automatically but can be deleted if not required. If you already own another iLok 2 protection device you can use it for this instrument, too. Each iLok 2 dongle can store up to 500 product licenses. Licenses can be manged easily using the iLok Licence Manager and for protection against theft or loss we recommend you the Zero Downtime Protection with TLC

Additionally an internet connection on any computer and a free user-accout at is required to authorize the product.