McDSP: ML4000 Mastering Limiter

McDSP: ML4000 Mastering Limiter

The ML4000 is a high-resolution limiter and multi-band dynamics processor designed for music, mastering, post, and live sound. The ML4000 is two plug-ins: ML1 (Master Limiter) and ML4 - (Multi-band Gate, Expander, and Compressor fed into the ML1 mastering limiter).

Perfect Mastering

The Release, Knee, and Mode controls can setup the subjective sound of the limiter. The multi-band dynamics processor can be used to augment or correct the input signal and best prepare it for treatment by the mastering limiter.

Unique EQ

While there is no EQ section in the ML4, the crossovers and the band output gains are the basic controls of a graphic EQ of sorts. The output levels of each band can be altered, and then are recombined in the mastering limiter section.

RTA

Use the Real-Time Analyzer to monitor how the frequency spectrum is being affected. The RTA feature is only available for AAX Native, AU, and VST3 plug-in formats.

"The ML4000 has been on my master buss for every mix since 2013."

Matthew Rifino         5x Emmy Winning Mix Engineer: Kelly Clarkson, Sting, Carrie Underwood, Lenny Kravitz, Keith Urban

Features

–Brick wall look-ahead limiter

–Multi-stage peak detection and limiting

–Unique limiter Knee and Mode controls

–Multi-band Gate, Expander (up/down), Compressor

–Simultaneous display of Gate, Expander, and Compressor dynamic curves in every band

–Multiple real-time metering options

–Adjustable crossover filters

–Multi-band control linking

–Double precision processing

–Low Latency

–Collection of presets from award winning mix engineers

–Mono and stereo versions

Formats

–HD: AAX DSP/Native, AU, VST3

–Native: AAX Native, AU, VST3

WANT TO LISTEN TO THE ML4000 IN ACTION?

Multi-Band Compression for Guitars

Although most musical performances need some degree of dynamics, a varying dynamic range can be both a blessing and a curse.

OTT with Multi-Band Expansion

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Limiter Section

The ML1 mastering limiter uses a flexible brick wall look-ahead design coupled with multiple stages of limiting for superior peak detection.

Display

Simultaneous display of Gate, Expander, and Compressor Dynamic curves in every band in a variety of display modes.

Crossover

Crossover points are graphically adjustable. A dynamic plot of the input, output, or overall dynamics action can be displayed, and is updated alongside any crossover adjustments.

Metering

Multiple real-time metering options. All band metering is shown alongside the band gain sliders.

Knee and Mode

The ML4000 has several Character Mode settings to allow the limiter to respond differently to input signals, while still achieving maximum signal levels that do not exceed the output ceiling.

Expander

The expanders in the ML4000 can be set up to be downward or upward expanders. To either reduce or increase signal levels when the input signal falls below the selected threshold.