McDSP has announced that the new Version 6 release (v6), coming March 2015, will includes support for VST and VST3 plug-in formats. In addition to VST plug-in format support, v6 includes a complete upgrade to the entire McDSP product line.
McDSP plug-ins can already be found on popular audio workstations and live sound systems all over the world. Supported platforms include Pro Tools, Logic, Digital Performer, Ableton Live, Reason, VENUE, S3L, and now Cubase, Nuendo and other VST compatible hosts. In addition to VST plug-in format support, v6 includes a complete upgrade to the entire McDSP product line.
New user interface features, faster loading times, and algorithm optimizations across all formats are just some of the improvements in the v6 release. Pro Tools users will appreciate v6 additions such as enhanced support for the Avid S6 and S3 control surfaces. Artist presets from the likes of Dave Pensado, Kevin Churko, Joe Barresi, and many others are also included.
All AU and VST versions of McDSP v6 plug-ins now use the same algorithms previously only found on the Pro Tools AAX DSP and AAX Native versions. The new AU and VST v6 versions, like their AAX counterparts, have a 64-bit audio path for maximum fidelity, realtime control smoothing just like analog gear, and the ability to operate above 0 dB to handle the hottest of mixes without clipping.
v6 upgrade pricing will be:
- v5 to v6: $15 (HD or Native).
- v4 to v6: $69 Native, $89 HD.
