Technical information
APPENDIX 12
The NextGen plug-ins (AC101, AC202, CB101, CB202, CB303, F202, P606, E606,
MC202, MC303, and MC404) have new streamlined user interfaces, the same
(or updated) algorithms, plus various other improvements.
NextGen Features
Analog Channel’s NextGen AC101 and AC202 use the same control set as
the Legacy AC1 and AC2, but the attack and release time ranges have been
modi ed to prevent excessive distortion. The AC202 algorithm has also been
updated to achieve an improved response with highly transient and harmonic
input signals.
CompressorBank’s CB101, CB202, and CB303 are all updates of the originals,
but the makeup-gain range runs from 0 to +48 dB (instead of from −24 dB to
+ 24dB). The secondary release (Release2) control has been removed, but the
Type 1, Type 2, and Auto time constant circuit modes are the same.
FilterBank’s E606, F202, and P606 have completely new user interfaces, but
use the same award-winning algorithms as the originals, and continue to have
unique features like Peak-Slope-Dip shelving EQ parameters. The NextGen
versions also include new adjustments that allow for greater EQ gain range
(+/− 15 dB instead of +/− 12 dB); more accurate Peak-Slope-Dip response at
higher sample rates (88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, and higher); and, in some cases, a wider
frequency control range (as with the high shelf EQ). Simultaneous metering
of input and output levels is now available in all NextGen FilterBank plug-ins,
and the F202 lter con guration has an output gain control in addition to the
previously available input gain control.
MC2000’s MC202, MC303, MC404 are all updates of the originals (like
CompressorBank), but the makeup-gain range runs from 0 to +48 dB (instead
of from −24 dB to + 24 dB). The secondary release (Release2) control has been
removed, but the Type 1, Type 2, and Auto time constant circuit modes are the
same. The user interface is now knob based to accommodate larger meters
in each band. Finally, the input gain control range has been increased to
+/−24dB (from +/− 12 dB).
Emerald Pack
McDSP’s Emerald pack has the whole range of McDSP plug-ins, including the
6030 Ultimate Compressor, Channel G, Channel G Compact, DE555, FutzBox,