AE400 Active EQ Native v7

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

The AE400 is an advanced active equalizer suitable for music production, post-production, and live sound.

The AE400 is made up of 4 bands of fixed and active equalization. Each band is completely overlapping with all other bands and has its own Q (bandwidth), fixed gain, and active gain controls. A key filter for each band allows the active gain response to be as selective or broad as needed, based on the Q (bandwidth) control. Each band can use the input signal or selected side chain signal to trigger the active EQ response.

The active EQ bands can be controlled via the response plot itself, or from the text readouts above and below the response plot. The AE400’s active EQ response is determined by each band’s threshold, attack and release settings. Additionally, a ratio control determines input signal level sensitivity to further articulate how the active EQ will reach maximum active equalization – a feature unique to the AE400.

Peak signal text readouts for each active EQ band’s key signal allow quick setup of each band’s active EQ threshold and are located underneath band dynamics plots. Input and Output controls, individual band bypass, band control linking, and band key signal monitoring round out the features of the AE400.

Features

• 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
• Four fully overlapping fixed and active EQ bands
• Independent control over all fixed and active EQ parameters per band
• Selectable EQ mode per fixed and active bands
• Unique active EQ ratio response control
• Side chain support
• 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.