Rediscover the essence of vintage sound with the McDSP 4020 Retro EQ HD v7, a quintessential four-band EQ plugin that harmonizes classic charm with modern precision. Designed specifically for AAX DSP users, this four-band EQ merges two shelving EQ bands with additional parametric EQs, offering a lush auditory palette for both high and low frequencies. The unique gain-dependent variable slope/Q system ensures a smooth, vintage tone with enhanced frequency selectivity during intense boosts or cuts.

Experience unparalleled control with the innovative high-pass and low-pass filters that utilize a unique split-octave design, achieving a 12 dB/Oct slope near selected frequencies and maximizing at 24 dB/Oct. Beyond its remarkable filtering capabilities, the 4020 Retro EQ boasts an anti-clip output stage topology, a signature McDSP feature, ensuring digital clipping is a thing of the past while delivering smoother distortion characteristics. This feature, paired with McDSP's acclaimed analog saturation modeling, crafts a plugin that both stands out and pays homage to the classics.

Whether you're polishing a final mix or shaping individual tracks, the 4020 Retro EQ offers seamless integration and intuitive control, making it an essential tool for any sound engineer or producer seeking that timeless retro sound.

Key Features:

• Four-band EQ with shelving and parametric options
• Unique gain-dependent variable slope/Q system
• High-pass and low-pass filters with split-octave design
• Anti-clip output stage topology
• Analog saturation modeling
• Zero latency algorithms
• Double precision processing
• Compatible with AAX DSP, AAX Native, AU, and VST3 plugin formats
• Supports macOS 10.13 or higher and Windows 7, 8 & 10 (64-bit only)
• Two activations per license with iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key or iLok Cloud activation options

Product specs

FAQs

What are the system requirements for running the McDSP 4020 Retro EQ HD v7 on a Mac?

The McDSP 4020 Retro EQ HD v7 requires macOS 10.13 or later, with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor or higher, and a minimum of 4GB RAM.

Is the McDSP 4020 Retro EQ HD v7 compatible with Windows operating systems?

Yes, the McDSP 4020 Retro EQ HD v7 is compatible with Windows 10 or later, requiring an Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor or higher, and at least 4GB RAM.

What plugin formats does the McDSP 4020 Retro EQ HD v7 support?

The McDSP 4020 Retro EQ HD v7 supports AAX DSP, AAX Native, VST3, and AU formats, making it versatile for various digital audio workstations.

How is the McDSP 4020 Retro EQ HD v7 authorized?

This plugin requires authorization via iLok 2/3 or iLok Cloud, necessitating a continuous internet connection for the cloud option.

Can the McDSP 4020 Retro EQ HD v7 be used in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments?

Yes, the McDSP 4020 Retro EQ HD v7 is designed to operate in both 32-bit and 64-bit environments, providing flexibility for different system setups.