Original Vintage Style Designs
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.
The 4030 Retro Compressor is a unique dynamic range control topology. It is coupled with a wet/dry mix control to balance compressed and uncompressed signals. An active attack and release design allows aggressive compression settings with minimal artifact generation. All Retro plug-ins use a McDSP-designed output stage that puts a unique transformer-like touch on the audio signal.<
Retro plug-ins are a line of ‘classics’ that can live up to their own name without emulating something else.
Smooth Vocals
The signal-dependent ‘smarts’ in the 4030 Retro Compressor make it an ideal choice for vocals. The Ratio control is continuous, giving you that ‘just right’ compression ratio.
Balanced Drums
The Mix control of the 4030 Retro Compressor really shines when used on a drum bus.
Extreme Versatility
The 4030 Retro is very capable of delivering a good sound using its internal signal-dependent ‘smarts’. Its utility across a diverse range of input signals should not be underestimated
McDSP 4030 Retro Comp Features
- Unique original algorithms with transparent yet vintage sound
- Up to 36 dB of signal gain
- Unique Output Stage Topology
- Double precision processing
- Zero latency
- Collection of presets from award-winning mix engineers
- Mono and stereo versions
Formats
- HD: AAX DSP/Native, AU, VST3
- Native: AAX Native, AU, VST3
Find 4030 in McDSP Bundles
Description
System Requirements
McDSP System Requirements
| McDSP HD and Native plug-ins are compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio, Ableton Live, LUNA, Reaper, Sonar, Studio One, and other DAWs that support AAX, AU, and/or VST3 plug-in formats. Note as of v7.0, VST is no longer supported. VST versions of v6 McDSP plug-ins will no longer be updated, and will be uninstalled. |
| McDSP Native plug-ins support AAX Native, AU, and VST3 plug-in formats. McDSP HD plug-ins additionally support the AAX DSP plug-in format, as well as AAX Native, AU, and VST3 plug-in formats. McDSP plug-ins support Mac OS 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), and Windows 10 & 11. Mac OS version 10.12.x (Sierra) may work, but is not officially supported. Earlier Mac OS versions are not officially supported. |
| McDSP plug-ins run natively on Intel and Apple silicon processors. |
| McDSP plug-ins require an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key, or an iLok License Manager account and an iLok Cloud session for authorization. Each McDSP v7 plug-in contains two activations per authorization. |
| McDSP HD plug-ins also support the VENUE S6L systems. Note McDSP VENUE plug-ins are packaged in a VENUE specific installer available on the McDSP web site. |
Change Log
What’s new in V7.2 (December 2022)?
The latest v7 release from McDSP now includes support for both Intel and Apple silicon processors for the entire McDSP AAX plug-in product line. McDSP AAX plug-ins are universal binaries, and will run natively on either Apple hardware platform, once Pro Tools Apple silicon support is available.
What’s new in version 7.0?
McDSP’s v7 is the latest generation of McDSP’s professional audio plug-ins. McDSP’s v7 release brings tons of new and exciting features to our entire line of software products, along with amazing high-definition user interfaces. For over two decades our award-winning double precision, zero latency algorithms have stood out from the crowd, and v7 continues this legacy, adding 1500+ additional presets and two activations per license or subscription. All McDSP v7 plug-ins are also optimized for Apple silicon and the latest Intel processors.
- Optimization for Apple Silicon and Latest Intel Processors
- Two activations per license / subscription
- High definition updated user interfaces
- Over 1500 additional presets
- Zero Latency Algorhithms
- Double Precision Processing
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