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M c D O W E L L S I G N A L P R O C E S S I N G , L L C

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  • Page 1 6060 Ultimate Module Collection User Manual M c D O W E L L S I G N A L P R O C E S S I N G , L L C...

  • Page 2: Mcdsp 6060 Ultimate Module Collection Plug-In Manual

    McDSP 6060 Ultimate Module Collection Plug-in Manual McDSP McDowell Signal Processing, LLC 2083 Old Middlefield Way #204 Mountain View, CA 94043 Support Email: info@mcdsp.com Technical Support: help@mcdsp.com World Wide Web: www.mcdsp.com Page ii...
  • Page 3 Copyright Notice: Copyright 1998-2019 McDowell Signal Processing, Limited Liability Company All Rights Reserved. The McDowell Signal Processing, Limited Liability Company’s 6060 Ultimate Module Collection Plug-In and corresponding User’s Manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of McDowell Signal Processing, Limited Liability Company.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Redeeming License Codes Registering Your McDSP Plug-in Using Your McDSP Plug-ins Starting a McDSP Plug-in Exiting a McDSP Plug-in 6060 Ultimate Module Collection UMC1 The Quick Start Tour: The 6060 Plug-in UMC2 6060 Overview UMC3 Controls UMC6 Module Selector Section...
  • Page 5 McDSP NR800 Control Linking UMC10 Automation UMC10 Presets: Using the Presets and Making Your Own UMC10 Using the 6060 UMC11 Basics UMC11 UMC11 Compression UMC11 More UMC11 A Closer Look - EQ Modules UMC12 E671 UMC12 Moo Q UMC12 UMC12...
  • Page 6 UMC22 TAPE UMC22 SHINE UMC23 GC-1 UMC23 UMC24 A Closer Look at the 6060 Plug-in UMC25 Module Section UMC25 Module Processing Order UMC25 Split Input Mode UMC25 Key Signal Options UMC26 6060 Applications UMC27 Parallel Processing UMC27 Multi-Stage Processing UMC27...

  • Page 7: Mcdsp License Agreement

    McDSP McDSP License Agreement The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. McDowell Signal Processing, Limited Liability Company License and Warranty: The software which accompanies this license (the “Software”) is the property of McDowell Signal Processing, Limited Liability Company or its licensers and is protected by copyright law.
  • Page 8 Agreement, or if you desire to contact McDowell Signal Processing, Limited Liability Company for any reason, please email: legal@mcdsp.com. By downloading, using, or copying this Binary Software, Licensee agrees to abide by the intellectual property laws, and all other applicable laws of the U.S., and the terms of this License.

  • Page 9: Getting Started With 6060

    McDSP AU plug-ins require Mac OS 10.8.5 or later, and support Logic X, Digital Performer, Abelton Live, and other AU compatible DAWs. McDSP VST and VST3 plug-ins require Windows 7 or later, Mac OS 10.8.5 or later, and support Cubase 8.x or later, Cubase 9.x or later, Nuendo 6.5.x or later, and other VST and VST3 compatible DAWs.

  • Page 10: Installing The 6060 Plug-In

    ‘Plug-ins’ folder, and the presets will be placed in the ‘Plug- ins Settings’ folder. • If a previous version of the 6060 plug-in (or other HD, Native, or LE version) was already in the plug-ins folder, it will automatically be updated (or replaced) by the installer.

  • Page 11: Installation On Windows

    ‘Plug-ins’ folder, and the presets will be placed in the ‘Plug-ins Settings’ folder. • If a previous version of the 6060 plug-in (or other HD, Native, or LE version) was already in the plug-ins folder, it will automatically be updated (or replaced) by the installer.
  • Page 12 • Select the 6060 plug-in and select ‘INSTALL.’ • If a previous version of the 6060 plug-in was already installed, it will be updated by the installer. • To authorize, insert an iLok2 or iLok3 containing the appropriate license into your VENUE S6L console.

  • Page 13: Authorizing Your Mcdsp Plug-Ins

    All McDSP plug-ins can be demoed immediately without any iLok USB smart key. Even if the user does not have an iLok account, a McDSP plug-in will guide the user to create an iLok account and will automatically deposit a demo authorization into the newly created account.

  • Page 14: Redeeming License Codes

    McDSP. If you purchased a McDSP plug-in or McDSP plug-in bundle electronically from an authorized McDSP dealer, your iLok.com account is used to confi rm your purchase should you wish to upgrade at a later time.

  • Page 15: Using Your Mcdsp Plug-Ins

    Starting a McDSP Plug-in Follow the installation, authorization, and registration instructions above. Launch your DAW host, and the McDSP plug-in and its presets are ready for use. Refer to your DAW User Manual for details on general plug-in operation. Exiting a McDSP Plug-in A McDSP plug-in is exited by closing the plug-in window, or de-instantiating the plug-in.

  • Page 16: 6060 Ultimate Module Collection

    EQ and compression designs. Additional modules are already in the works. The 6060 allows up to six modules to be operated at once. Modules can be arranged in any order and swapped on the fly using the module selector panel, or from the popup menu in each module.

  • Page 17: The Quick Start Tour: The 6060 Plug-In

    • Verify the Display-> Mix Window Shows->Inserts View option is checked. • In one of the inserts of a stereo master fader, select the 6060 plug-in. Note the 6060 plug-ins will operate on master or regular audio tracks in mono or stereo versions.

  • Page 18: 6060 Overview

    The 6060 is a massive collection of processing options delivered in module format. There are over 30 modules with the initial release of the 6060, and more are planned. Up to six modules can be used at once, in any combination or order, and/or split off into two separate signal paths for two discrete signal paths that can be mixed together at the final output.
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  • Page 20 McDSP 6060 Ultimate Module Collection mcdsp.com Page UMC5...

  • Page 21: Controls

    Controls Module Selector Section Modules in the 6060 can be quickly auditioned (on the fl y) from the Module Selector section. There are three groups of modules - EQ, COMP, and MORE. Shown under the EQ, COMP, and MORE buttons is an Xpander Slot for additional module groups.

  • Page 22: Eq Modules

    The 6060 has ten compressor modules (so far). Compression algorithms vary from the gentle to the very aggressive. The 6060 adds new features like feedback (in addition to feedforward) compression, and a negative compression mode on a few select modules.

  • Page 23: More Modules

    MORE Modules The 6060 has many other processing options including saturation modules like the S671, specialized fi ltering, tape machine emulations, transformer circuit modeling, bass optimized biasing, de-essing, and plenty more. Output Section Final output levels can be adjusted with the phase output level controls.

  • Page 24: Displays

    McDSP 6060 Ultimate Module Collection Displays Module Metering Many modules in the 6060 include metering to show signal level compression, expansion, saturation, etc. Most meters are in a dB scale. Input and Output Metering The 6060 has input and output metering showing signal levels before and after all module processing has occurred.

  • Page 25: General Information

    • Use hardware controller surfaces supported by your DAW host such as the Avid S6, Mackie HUI, Digidesign’s ICON™, ProControl™ and Control 24. Control Linking There is no control linking available in the 6060 at this time. Automation All 6060 controls are completely automatable. See your DAW User Manual for automating plug-ins section.
  • Page 26 The 6060 Ultimate Module Collection has plenty of processing options. The following sections cover basic operations, provide more in depth descriptions of some of the features, and outline some of the applications of the 6060 plug-in. Basics The 6060 has three module groups (so far), they are EQ, Compression, and More.
  • Page 27 The Moo Q delivers these qualities and more in a three band package. The only two-band equalizer in the 6060 collection, the iQ is surprisingly adept at fine tuning mixes in any music genre. Tracks needing some low end ‘glow’ or high end ‘sheen’ can benefit from use of the iQ module.
  • Page 28 The folks at dbx did not release any parametric equalizers to match their classic compressor product line. But if they did, here at McDSP we think it would have sounded like the EZ Q. Using a high pass filter to crave out the rumble, plus capable low and high shelfs, and a fairly flexible parametric, the EZ Q gets the job done.
  • Page 29 EQ’76 This 6060 module draws from the UREI 545 parametric equalizer. The EQ’76 has four bands of paramtric equalization with a slight Q-gain dependency. The EQ’76 design is close to that of the E300/301 modules, but using a different set of frequency ranges and a more modern gain-dependent bandwidth design.
  • Page 30 Harmon Corporation; NeveTM is a trademark of AMS Neve; These companies are not affiliated in any way with McDSP, nor do they endorse the 6060 Ultimate Module Collection plug-in. The trademarks of these companies are used solely for the purpose of describing the sounds produced by the 6060 Ultimate Module Collection plug-in.
  • Page 31 ‘warmth’ into the audio output. The McDSP C671 is sonically identical to the original C670 module from the 6030 Ultimate Compressor plug-in, but includes its own makeup gain, as do all the other 6060 compression modules.
  • Page 32 The addition of the feedback mode in several of the compression modules is one of the many new features of the 6060 Ultimate Module Collection plug-in.
  • Page 33 Negative compression is a feature to be used carefully. SST’78 The SST’78 module is a solid-state circuit model with a McDSP designed key circuit. For the curious, SST does not stand for Super Sonic Transport. The SST’78 features feedforward and feedback compression modes, as well as a negative compression mode.
  • Page 34 Harmon Corporation; NeveTM is a trademark of AMS Neve; These companies are not affiliated in any way with McDSP, nor do they endorse the 6060 Ultimate Module Collection plug-in. The trademarks of these companies are used solely for the purpose of describing the sounds produced by the 6060 Ultimate Module Collection plug-in.
  • Page 35 A Closer Look - More Modules Inspired by noise gate units such as the dbx 904, 363x, and 463x, the EZ G is a great complement to the dynamics Over EZ compressor. A set of adjustable side chain high pass and low pass fi lters make the EZ G a versatile noise gate.
  • Page 36 McDSP 6060 Ultimate Module Collection S671 Tracks needing a bit of grit will benefi t from a touch up from the S671 saturation module. A Tone control is provided to tailor the ‘edge’ added by the S671 to a variety of applications.
  • Page 37 Two bias modes offer additional tone flexibility. TAPE The TAPE module builds on the famous (or infamous?) McDSP Analog Channel AC202 module, but with a new design for emulating tape compression and playback response. Tape head bump and roll off are user selectable, as is the repro-head type (Modern or Vintage).
  • Page 38 AI-based computer model to synthesize new algorithms has been around for a long time. The SHINE module uses such an AI based approach to approximate some McDSP engineered frequency curves. The AI topology used in the SHINE module is derived from the transfer function of a transformer.
  • Page 39 Harmon Corporation; NeveTM is a trademark of AMS Neve; These companies are not affiliated in any way with McDSP, nor do they endorse the 6060 Ultimate Module Collection plug-in. The trademarks of these companies are used solely for the purpose of describing the sounds produced by the 6060 Ultimate Module Collection plug-in.
  • Page 40 Module Section There are two methods for selecting a module in any of the six available module slots - the Module Selector panel at the far left of the 6060 user interface, and the upper right hand corner of any module.
  • Page 41 ‘speaker’ symbol, will allow the user to audition the side chain input. Note the user must select a valid side chain input for the 6060 plug-in. If a a valid side chain input is not selected, the side chain input signal is silent, and will therefore not cause the compressor (or other module functionality) to be triggered.
  • Page 42 For fans of combining two versions of the same track in their mix (parallel processing), the 6060 offers some great choices. Putting the 6060 into Split Input mode, the user can choose one combination of compression and EQ in channel “A”, and another combination in channel “B”.
  • Page 43 Vocals One of the most challenging ‘instruments’ to record, the human voice confounds recording engineers everyday. Fortunately the 6060 modules offer plenty of options to solve a variety of problems. The use of multi-stage or parallel processing as described in previous sections can be very useful when mixing vocals or dialog.
  • Page 44 McDSP 6060 Ultimate Module Collection 6060 Plug-in Reference Guide 6060 Specifications Parameter Range Function Input and Output INPUT -24 to +24 dB Gain applied pre module processing OUTPUT -24 to +24 dB Gain applied post module processing PHASE +/- 180 degrees...
  • Page 45 Parameter Range Function RELEASE varies by module Rate at which expansion stops HPF FREQ varies by module High Pass Filter (HPF) frequency for HPF applied to expander input LPF FREQ varies by module Low Pass Filter (LPF) frequency for LPF applied to expander input Gate Modules THRESHOLD...
  • Page 46 McDSP 6060 Ultimate Module Collection Parameter Range Function GC-1 Module GATE THR -48 to 0 dB Signal level at which gate is opened (is otherwise closed at a level determined by Range) GATE RANGE 0 to 100% Amount of signal reduction when gate is closed...
  • Page 47 Parameter Range Function SHINE Module GAIN 0 to 100% Amount of transformer warping to cause pseudo high frequency boost MODE Mode 1 or Mode 2 Two types of transformer models LIFT Lift 1 or Lift 2 Two types of transformer high frequency boost available per Mode PDQ Module PEAK...
  • Page 48 HDX hardware ™ The AAX DSP version of the 6060 DSP usage is shown in the table below for operation at the 48 kHz sample rate. DSP usage approximately doubles for 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz sample rates. This information can also be viewed in the Pro Tools System Usage window.
  • Page 49 Copyright 2019 by McDowell Signal Processing,LLC. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. McDSP is a trademark of McDowell Signal Processing,LLC.

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