McDSP

McDSP At McDSP we create advanced algorithms for pro audio plug-ins, game audio and iOS apps.

McDSP is an innovative Emmy award-winning Silicon Valley audio software and hardware company founded in 1998 by Colin McDowell. McDSP technology can be found in pro audio plug-ins for popular digital audio workstations including Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, and Avid live sound systems. McDSP audio algorithms are also used by companies such as Audiokinetic, Bioware, and Microsoft, and in consumer prod

ucts like the LouderLogic iOS audio player. In 2019 McDSP introduced the world's first programmable analog processor, the APB-16. The McDSP Analog Processing Box (APB) combines the flexibility of software plug-in control with the fidelity of premium analog processing. Options include compressors, mastering limiters, transient enhancement devices, multi-channel and multi-band applications.

From 3 Super Bowls to the 2024 Paris Olympics film with Steven Spielberg, Phil Magnotti continues to shape the sound of ...
05/29/2026

From 3 Super Bowls to the 2024 Paris Olympics film with Steven Spielberg, Phil Magnotti continues to shape the sound of the biggest moments in the world, and we’re honored our McDSP plug‑ins get to be part of his workflow. Here’s a look at some of our plug-ins used in his recent Super Bowl session!

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Join us on June 4th at 1:00 PM PST for a LIVE APB webinar about the all new DC-2 Dual Compressor hosted by McDSP’s found...
05/28/2026

Join us on June 4th at 1:00 PM PST for a LIVE APB webinar about the all new DC-2 Dual Compressor hosted by McDSP’s founder Colin McDowell! We’ll be doing a deep dive into mixing with the DC-2 and answering any questions you have, but hurry! There are only a limited number of spots available!

Register for the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PUJVAlzKTzi7YyL198ItLA

05/26/2026

The DC-2 is a dual channel dual compressor. Two independent fully programmable compressors can be placed in series or in parallel (split) processing modes, and mixed with a dedicated balance control. Several compression models are available including FET, VCA, and Optical derived algorithms that operate entirely in the analog domain. Each compressor has its own side chain filter, programmable knee shape, peak and rms modes, and auto release. Two bands of EQ can be placed pre or post each analog compressor. The last stage of processing is a fully customizable
saturation section.

DC-2 Dual Compressor APB Plug-in Feature List:
• Dual analog compression in series or parallel (split) configurations
• Analog compression models for FET, VCA, and Optical designs
• Programmable Knee shape, Peak and RMS modes, side chain filter shapes,
and auto release
• Dual channel operation and mid/side processing options
• Double precision digital equalizer (pre or post analog stages)
• Sample accurate automation of analog processing

SONG CREDITS: Bad Guy by Melrose Ave.
MIXED AND MASTERED: Eric Emery
LABEL: Hopeless Records

Shoutout to Kevin Madigan for using the AE600 live! The AE600 Active EQ’s double precision processing and zero latency m...
05/20/2026

Shoutout to Kevin Madigan for using the AE600 live! The AE600 Active EQ’s double precision processing and zero latency make it excellent for both the studio and the stage! 😎

🫣 💁‍♀️ A peek at the signal flow tab of the upcoming DC-2 APB Plug-in.ICYMI: The APB is currently on sale! You can get o...
05/15/2026

🫣 💁‍♀️ A peek at the signal flow tab of the upcoming DC-2 APB Plug-in.

ICYMI: The APB is currently on sale! You can get one for $500 off from a dealer near you. The APB comes ready to go with all of the APB Plug-ins McDSP has released so far AND when the DC-2 releases it will be free to all registered APB owners!!!!!!!!!

The APB sure is in good company 🔥 Find out more about our APB Sale here: https://mcdsp.com/apb/
05/15/2026

The APB sure is in good company 🔥



Find out more about our APB Sale here: https://mcdsp.com/apb/

05/14/2026

Awesome stuff 😎 Thanks for the shoutout 🔥

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