McDSP Live Pack II HD

What McDSP Live Pack II HD Is For

McDSP Live Pack II HD is a suite of plug-ins intended for live audio processing and production, particularly suited for environments where ultra-low latency and stability are paramount. It allows quick management of live mix priorities: dynamic control, musical equalization, handling difficult sources, noise reduction, improving vocal intelligibility, and optimizing the overall spectrum. Whether you are at FOH, monitors, or in the control room, this pack aims for a clean, solid, and coherent result without slowing down the workflow.

Main Features

Complete channel processing

To structure a mix, Live Pack II HD offers several approaches to channel strip and channel processing. You can quickly chain filters, EQ, dynamics, and light saturation to achieve clear and "mix-ready" sources: useful on drums, guitars, vocals, or keyboards, especially when setup time is limited. The pack combines versatile tools and specialized plug-ins, facilitating adaptation to every stage setup.

Dynamics, multiband, and spectral control

Multiband processors and dynamic tools help maintain a stable mix despite the typical level variations of live performance. You can tame an overpowering bass, smooth a drum bus, control an aggressive vocal in the upper midrange, or stabilize a stereo mix. The result: better detail perception, more headroom, and more consistent sound distribution, even when musicians change intensity.

Noise reduction and intelligibility

The pack includes dedicated solutions to clean sources and improve clarity, especially on vocals and sensitive microphones. Noise reduction tools help limit hiss, unwanted ambience, or stage noise, while voice-oriented processing facilitates consonant attack, level stability, and presence in the mix. In live settings, these improvements translate directly into a cleaner and more focused mix.

Creative effects and sonic signature

Beyond corrective processing, Live Pack II HD also allows adding character. Some plug-ins are designed for coloration, texture, and effects such as "radio," lo-fi, or re-amping, useful for transitions, bumpers, intros, or spot treatments on a lead vocal. This versatility makes it a relevant pack for both concerts and post-production or creative sessions.

Technical specifications

Type

Full software

Downloadable

Yes

Delivery method	download	Mac OS (64-bit)	10.13 or later
Version	7	Min. CPU	Apple Silicon, Intel Core
Simultaneous activations	2	Internet connection	required for installation and activation
Copy protection	iLok 2 / iLok 3 / iLok Cloud	Supported formats	AAX Native, VST3
Windows	10 (64-bit)	Included plug-ins (Live Pack II HD)	6034 Ultimate Multi-band HD, 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip HD, AE600 HD, Channel G HD, DE555 HD, FutzBox HD, MC2000 HD, ML4000 HD, ML8000 HD, NF575 HD, NR800 HD, SA-2 Dialog Processor HD