System Requirements
McDSP HD and Native plug-ins are compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio, Ableton Live, LUNA, Reaper, Sonar, Studio One, and other DAWs that support AAX, AU, and/or VST3 plug-in formats. Note as of v7.0, VST is no longer supported. VST versions of v6 McDSP plug-ins will no longer be updated, and will be uninstalled.
McDSP HD and Native plug-ins are compatible with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio, Ableton Live, LUNA, Reaper, Sonar, Studio One, and other DAWs that support AAX, AU, and/or VST3 plug-in formats. Note as of v7.0, VST is no longer supported. VST versions of v6 McDSP plug-ins will no longer be updated, and will be uninstalled.
McDSP Native plug-ins support AAX Native, AU, and VST3 plug-in formats. McDSP HD plug-ins additionally support the AAX DSP plug-in format, as well as AAX Native, AU, and VST3 plug-in formats. McDSP plug-ins support Mac OS 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), and Windows 10 and 11. Mac OS version 10.12.x (Sierra) may work, but is not officially supported. Earlier Mac OS versions are not officially supported.
McDSP plug-ins run natively on Intel and Apple silicon processors. McDSP strongly recommends only running McDSP plug-ins natively.
McDSP plug-ins require an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key, or an iLok License Manager account and an iLok Cloud session for authorization. Each McDSP v7 plug-in contains two activations per authorization. Utilizing both activations on two systems at the same time requires at least one iLok2 or iLok3 dongle, as iLok accounts can only have one iLok Cloud Session open at a time.
McDSP plug-ins require an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key, or an iLok License Manager account and an iLok Cloud session for authorization. Each McDSP v7 plug-in contains two activations per authorization. Utilizing both activations on two systems at the same time requires at least one iLok2 or iLok3 dongle, as iLok accounts can only have one iLok Cloud Session open at a time.
McDSP HD plug-ins also support the VENUE S6L systems. Note McDSP VENUE plug-ins are packaged in a VENUE specific installer available on the McDSP web site.
Problems with my order
Set Up and Installation
I am having trouble with a McDSP Demo.
Just installed a new version of McDSP plug-ins but they are not recognized by my DAW.
Where do the various VST plug-ins get installed on Windows systems?
Where are the VST3 presets installed on Windows systems?
Where are your manuals located?
Where can I find the old v5 installers?
iLok/Authorization issues
How do I redeem and activate my McDSP iLok authorization?
What is iLok Cloud?
I purchased some plug-ins. Why can't I see any authorizations in my iLok account?
I just purchased a plug-in but I work on two different systems. May I have another authorization for my second system?
I lost my iLok/My iLok was stolen. What can be done to restore my plug-ins?
More FAQ's
How do I get demo authorizations to check out McDSP plug-ins?
How do I know what version my McDSP plug-ins are?
What is the difference between an HD and a Native McDSP plug-in?
What will happen to my old plug-in instances if I Upgrade to v7?
Software Return Policy
For McDSP Software purchases, if within 7 days of purchase, you have not redeemed your license codes nor downloaded them to an iLok device, you may contact support@mcdsp.com for a refund.
