McDSP AE400 Active EQ HD v7

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Note: This product is the HD version for AAX DSP users. The Native version 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
Ultra-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.

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