McDSP CompressorBank Native
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
Couldn't load pickup availability
Information
Information
Manufacturer Information
McDSP
https://www.mcdsp.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
Woodbrass.com
Email: support@woodbrass.com
Address:
What CompressorBank Native v7 Is For
CompressorBank Native v7 is an audio compression plugin designed for modern mixes and demanding productions. It allows control over the dynamics of a track (vocals, drums, bass, guitars, synths), stabilizes irregular signals, adds density, or conversely preserves the natural energy of a performance. Thanks to its highly customizable approach, it adapts equally well to transparent processing and more creative compressions, especially when the goal is to enhance the sense of attack and presence in the mix.
Main Features
Flexible Compression to Sculpt Behavior
Built around a philosophy of detailed control, CompressorBank Native v7 emphasizes mastery of compression character. The Knee setting helps define how compression engages, ideal for choosing between a smooth (more "invisible") or more pronounced (more assertive) response. The Bite control, based on a transient enhancement approach, facilitates achieving a more punchy and clear sound, particularly useful on rhythmic elements and sources that need to "cut through" a dense arrangement.
Circuit Choices and Timing Settings
The plugin offers several types of TC circuits (Time-Constant) to adjust the compressor's temporal response. This variety allows selecting a faster, slower, smoother, or more aggressive behavior depending on the source: controlling plosives on a vocal, sustaining a bass, cohesive drum bus, or smoothing a pad. This choice of time constants fits into an efficient workflow: select the response type, then fine-tune to reach the right balance between stability, impact, and naturalness.
Sidechain and Monitoring for Precise Adjustments
CompressorBank Native v7 includes a sidechain input to trigger compression from another source (for example, a kick that "pushes" a bass, or a vocal that attenuates a pad). The monitoring options (listening to the input and sidechain signals) simplify detector adjustment: you quickly understand what triggers gain reduction, helping achieve more musical and targeted compression.
Metering and Gain Staging
To secure levels and objectively compare before/after, the metering section displays input, gain reduction due to compression, and output. This is an asset for maintaining volume consistency, avoiding listening bias, and keeping a clean mix, especially during serial processing (multiple compressors) or on buses.
Technical specifications
| Type | Full software |
| Downloadable | Yes |
| Mac | OS X 10.13.x (High Sierra), 10.14.x (Mojave), 10.15.x (Catalina), 11.x (Big Sur), 12.x (Monterey), 13.x (Ventura), 14.x (Sonoma) |
| Windows | Windows 10 |
| Metering | input, compression gain, output |
Questions frequently asked
Is CompressorBank Native v7 compatible with macOS Sonoma?
Mac compatibility is announced from macOS 10.13 High Sierra up to macOS 14 Sonoma, including Big Sur, Monterey, and Ventura.
Does the plugin work on Windows 10?
The Windows configuration specified for this version is Windows 10. The software is offered as a download. No other Windows system is mentioned in the provided specifications.
How to adjust transient attack with CompressorBank Native v7?
The Bite control enhances transients to achieve more impact on a drum or other rhythmic source. The Knee setting determines a soft or more aggressive compression onset.
Can this compressor be used for kick/bass ducking?
A sidechain input allows triggering compression of the bass from the kick. Monitoring the sidechain helps identify the signal causing the gain reduction.
What level meters are displayed?
The metering shows input level, gain reduction due to compression, and output level. This reading allows control of gain staging when processing on track or bus.
