ML8000 Advanced Limiter HD v7

Note: This product is the HD version for AAX DSP users. The Native version is also available.

The ML8000 Advanced Limiter is the next generation of limiter technology, using two completely separate stages of processing for significantly improved peak level adjustment.

The first stage of the ML8000, the Multi-band Limiter, uses 8 bands of active processing for superior phase response over traditional cross-over based processing. Each band has its own gain and threshold (output ceiling) control. Additional overall band controls include release time and limiter modes, calibrated similarly to the modes of the original highly acclaimed McDSP ML4000 limiter. An additional focus mode provides subtle articulation changes in how each band tracks and limits the incoming signal.

The second stage of the ML8000, the Master Limiter, is a precise recreation of the patented ML4000 limiter algorithm, right down to the limiter modes. The Master Limiter also includes filter design enhancements to further reduce peak distortion.

The ML8000 8-bands of processing are easily controlled from the response plot, with large gain faders beneath, and convenient threshold markers aligned to each band’s input meter. Text readouts can be adjusted from the keyboard, or controlled with mouse movement. Any number of bands can be linked to another band, and each band can be solo’ed or have its key input monitored.

Visual feedback, multiple metering sources, and an intuitive user interface make the ML8000 an easy choice for the audio professional.

Features

• Brick wall look-ahead limiter
• Multi-stage and multi-band peak detection and limiting
• Unique limiter Knee, Mode, and Focus controls
• Snap function instantly sets multi-band thresholds to signal levels
• Optimization for Apple Silicon and Latest Intel Processors
• Two activations per license / subscription
• High definition updated user interfaces
• New presets
• Zero Latency Algorithms
• Double Precision Processing
• Real-Time Analyzers
• Low latency
• Mono and Stereo versions

System Requirements

Mac

• macOS 10.13 or higher (64-bit only) (macOS 12 Monterey compatible)
• McDSP plugins run natively on Intel and M1 Apple Silicon processors
• McDSP HD plugins support AAX DSP plugin format, AAX Native, AU, and VST3 plugin formats
• McDSP plugins support Mac OS 10.13.x (High Sierra), 10.14.x (Mojave), 10.15.x (Catalina), 11.x (Big Sur), 12.x (Monterey), and Windows 10
• Mac OS version 10.12.x (Sierra) may work but is not officially supported. Earlier Mac OS versions are not officially supported

Windows

• Windows 7, 8 & 10 (64-bit only)

HD v7 Software Support

• AAX DSP
• AAX Native
• Audio Units (AU)
• VST3

Compatible DAW's

• McDSP HD and Native plugins are compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, LUNA, Reaper, Sonar, Studio One, and other DAWs that support AAX, AU, and/or VST3 plugin formats
• As of v7.0, VST is no longer supported. VST versions of v6 McDSP plugins will no longer be updated and will be uninstalled
• McDSP HD plugins also support the VENUE S6L systems. McDSP VENUE plugins are packaged in a VENUE specific installer available on the McDSP website.

Activation:

• McDSP plugins require an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key, or an iLok License Manager account and iLok Cloud for activation.

Important note: McDSP plugins require an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key, or a FREE iLok License Manager account and iLok Cloud session for authorisation. Each McDSP v7 plugin contains two activations per authorisation.