McDSP TAPE APB Plug-in Review

The new McDSP TAPE APB plug-in brings the warmth and character of analog tape machines to the digital realm. Designed to emulate the sound of magnetic tape from the 1970s and 1980s, this plug-in offers a highly authentic tape experience. …

McDSP BOB Bass Optimized Bias APB Plugin Review

The low end is the foundation of any great mix. It provides the power, body, and weight that anchor the entire sonic spectrum. Yet, achieving a clear, impactful low-end can be a constant challenge. Here’s where the McDSP BOB Bass…

McDSP SA-3 Spectral Processor Review

The McDSP SA-3 Spectral Processor is a powerful plugin designed to target and eliminate unwanted spectral resonances in your recordings. Building upon the legacy of the award-winning SA-2 Dialog Processor, the SA-3 offers a significant leap in precision and versatility.…

McDSP FutzBox Review: The Ultimate All-in-One Distortion Designer

Messing up audio signals can be a lot more fun than making them sound pretty. Not only is it a good time, but it’s often a stylistic necessity, especially in the realm of post-production. The FutzBox by McDSP is a…

McDSP APB-8 vs. APB-16: Which One Is Better for Me?

McDSP’s APB-8 and APB-16 are truly unprecedented pieces of outboard equipment offering the sonic richness of analog with the unparalleled convenience of digital control. These one-of-a-kind processors may very well usher in a new era of hybrid analog-digital technology for…

McDSP APB 16 Review: The Ultimate Analog Processing Box?

A few years ago, the McDSP APB was one of the most hyped new products to debut at the NAMM show. A few years later and not much has changed, as founder Colin McDowell and his team at McDSP created…

McDSP HD vs. Native Plugins: Everything You Need to Know

The McDSP plugin collection includes two versions of each effect. We’ll shed light on McDSP HD vs Native plugins so you know what’s right for your system. What Is a DSP Plugin? DSP stands for digital signal processing, or digital…