McDSP 6034 Ultimate Multi-band Compressor Plug-in HD v7 (Download)

About: McDSP 6034 Ultimate Multi-band Compressor Plug-in HD v7 (Download)

The 6034 Ultimate Multi-band is a flexible multi-band dynamics processor. It offers all the award winning compression, expansion, and gating modules from the highly acclaimed 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip plug-in, in a four band crossover network.

Just like the 6050 modules, the 6034 Ultimate Multi-band modules can be swapped on the fly for quick auditioning while retaining relative settings. The crossover filter slopes can be configured as 6, 12, or 24 dB/Oct. Metering includes gain reduction and output levels on all crossover bands, as well as main input and output levels.

• All compression, expansion, and gate modules from the award winning 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip plug-in
• Easy drag and drop, on the fly module auditioning
• Input and output control
• Double precision processing
• Zero latency
• Collection of presets from award winning mix engineers
• Mono and stereo versions

6034 Modules - Over 10 Unique Modules

Including award winning compression, expansion, and gating modules from the highly acclaimed 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip plug-in.

• C671 - The C671 module is a variation of a Fairchild 670, with slightly faster signal tracking to accommodate modern production styles, and yet still imparts a ‘warmth’ into the audio output. The McDSP C671 is sonically identical to the original C670 module from the 6030 Ultimate Compressor plug-in, but includes its own makeup gain, as do all the other 6060 compression modules. For this reason, all the compression module name enumerations are increased by ‘1’ to note the addition of the makeup gain in each module.
• MT2 - The Moo Tube module emulates an all tube design with a few unique twists. Mid range sensitivity has been modified by McDSP engineering, attack and recovery times are gentle yet usable for many applications, and the output frequency response is variable based on the amount of compression.
• iC2 - The iComp module is an all original McDSP design. Attack and release times are not available on this module, and are instead automatically updated based on user selected threshold and ratio control values.
• Opto-C3 - The Opto-C3 and Opto-L3 modules use an electro-optical attenuation circuit model for compression (Opto-C) or limiter (Opto-L) applications. The use of an electro-optical circuit causes the dynamic compression to ‘back off’ after a certain amount of dB reduction is achieved. This feature is sometimes referred to as a ‘dog tail compression effect’. Both the Opto-C3 and Opto-L3 modules feature a feedback compression (or limiter) mode in which the compressor (or limiter) output is the key signal. As more gain is applied, the compression amounts also increase, creating a convenient way to audition more compression at roughly similar audio levels.
• Opto-L3 - The Opto-C3 and Opto-L3 modules use an electro-optical attenuation circuit model for compression (Opto-C) or limiter (Opto-L) applications. The use of an electro-optical circuit causes the dynamic compression to ‘back off’ after a certain amount of dB reduction is achieved. This feature is sometimes referred to as a ‘dog tail compression effect’. Both the Opto-C3 and Opto-L3 modules feature a feedback compression (or limiter) mode in which the compressor (or limiter) output is the key signal. The addition of the feedback mode in several of the compression modules is one of the many new features of the 6060 Ultimate Module Collection plug-in.
• BC-23 - Based on a more ‘traditional’ English design, the British C-23 (BC-23 for short) module offers control for threshold, ratio, attack, and recovery. Internal circuit smarts help prevent unwanted distortion, even at extreme compression settings (low threshold, fast attack and release). As found in several of the compression modules in the 6060, there is also a feedback compression mode.
• Over EZ3 - The Over EZ3 module incorporates a smooth knee response with a flexible control configuration including user selectable threshold, ratio, attack, and release. New additions in this module include the feedback compression mode, and the rare and ‘careful how you use it’ negative compression mode.
• SST'78 - The SST’78 module is a solid-state circuit model with a McDSP designed key circuit. For the curious, SST does not stand for Super Sonic Transport. The SST’78 features feedforward and feedback compression modes, as well as a negative compression mode. Because the SST’78 is capable of very fast attack and release times, caution is advised when engaging its negative compression circuit.
• FRG446 - The FRG446 module, commonly referred to as ‘The Frog’ by McDSP engineering staff, uses a moderately aggressive compression design to quickly respond to audio input. As with other 6060 compression modules, feedback (and feedforward) compression modes are offered, as is the dangerous negative compression mode.
• D359 - The D359 module is the most aggressive compressor in the 6060 Ultimate Module Collection plug-in. An LED style GR meter is also used to show as much dynamic range control response as possible. Feedback (and feedforward) compression modes are offered, as is the (did we mention dangerous?) negative compression mode.
• 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.
• 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 a ratio control. Adjustable side chain filtering is included.
• EZG - 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.

Multi-band Expansion - Using the FRGX module, each band can apply downward or upwards expansion. The downwards expansion can reduce some room tone, or just bring a different dynamic (pun intended) to the band. Upwards expansion can allow a give band to jump out a bit more in the mix, but only when strong signal levels are not present.

Drums - Get the kick drum on the lowest band, mix up the snare and toms with the two middle bands, and deal with cymbals in the highest band. There are certainly other ways to combine drum kit elements using a four-band crossover like the one in the 6034, and experimentation is encouraged.

Vocals - The 6034 has the unique ability to let the user swap (on the fly!) a wide variety of compression and expansion modules in the search of the perfect sound. The various slopes available form the crossover filters (6, 12, and 24 dB/Oct) can also be useful in locating just the right crossover points when mixing the vocal.

Formats - HD: AAX DSP/Native, AU, VST3