6030 Ultimate Compressor

Name: 6030 Ultimate Compressor
Price: 129 USD
Author: McDSP

by McDSP · Compressor · Multi-model compressor

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A compressor with ten switchable compressor models ranging from classic hardware emulations to modern designs.

Best for: Vocals, Drums, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: low latency, opto, bus processing, classic, drums, full mix, hardware emulation, mix bus, built-in mix knob, mixing, parallel processing, sidechain input, single-band, solid-state, tube, vocals, zero-latency.

What it does

The 6030 puts ten compressor modules, both tube and solid-state designs, in a single interface.

Modules: C671, MT2, iC2, Opto-C3, Opto-L3, BC-23, Over EZ3, SST'78, FRG446 and D359.
Workflow: real-time module swapping and side-chain support.
Mix control: blends compressed and uncompressed signal for parallel compression.
Practical: zero latency, double precision, mono and stereo versions.

The current version is v7.

Source: McDSP product page

When to use it

A way to audition several compressor behaviours on the same source without loading different plugins. It plays a similar role to FabFilter Pro-C 3's range of styles, but with a hardware-model approach. For a single well-known unit, the rated 1176 or LA-2A collections are the more direct choice.

Where to buy

Best Service: $129
McDSP: $129 (regular $179)

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