The McDSP AE400 Active EQ v6 - Native Downloadfrom McDSP AE400 Active EQ v6 - Native Downloadis four completely overlapping bands of fixed and active equalization for Mac and Windows computers with Q (bandwidth), fixed gain, and active gain controls. It is designed for post production, studio production, and live sound applications.

The AE400 plug-in provides a key filter for each band and allows the active gain response to be as selective or broad as needed based on the Q (bandwidth) control. Each band can use the input signal or selected side chain signal to trigger the active EQ response.

The active EQ bands can be controlled via the response plot itself, or from the text readouts above and below the response plot. The AE400's active EQ response is determined by each band's threshold, attack and release settings. Additionally, a ratio control determines the input signal level sensitivity to further articulate how the active EQ will reach its maximum active equalization.

Peak signal text readouts for each active EQ band's key signal allow quick setup of each band's active EQ threshold, and are located underneath the band's dynamics plots. Input and output controls, individual band bypass, band control linking, and band key signal monitoring round out the features of the AE400.

The Native plug-ins provide AAX-Native for use with Pro Tools, but also includes Audiosuite, Audio Units and VST versions for use with other DAWs including Logic, Digital Performer (DP), Cubase, and Ableton Live.

Master Limiting and Multiband Dynamics    4 Fixed and Active Equalization Bands    Independent Control of EQ Parameters    Side Chaining    AAX Native, Audiosuite, AU, & VST    Mono and Stereo Versions    Low Latency    Mac OS X    Windows XP/Vista/7

Four fully overlapping fixed and active EQ bands

Independent control over all active EQ parameters per band

Unique active EQ ratio response control

Side-chain support

Double-precision processing

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What firmware version number does this controller have?

A: It depends on the time when the hand control was issued. For more information, contact Celestron Technical Support at: mail@celestronsupport.com to find out the latest firmware release. Sincerely, Garrett at Celestron

Q: 2. this device works at 220 V?

A: The A-Designs Hammer 2 EQ Equalizer accepts 120-230 VAC.

Q: 3. which lexicon reverb works with windows 8.1?

A: So there's a reverb plugin that comes with the Scarlett Suite. It will work on windows 8.1, but the DAW needs to support VST, AU, or RTAS. But you would have to buy Scarlett Suite.

Q: 4. Is it compatible with mounting celestron advanced cg5 gt?

A: It works with my CG-5 mount, which I purchased in 2003.

Q: 5. Will this controller work with the SkyWatcher Virtuoso?

A: Unfortunately no. It is not compatible. Sincerely, Garret at Celestron

Q: 6. Will this work for a Celestron CGE Eq mount?

A: Yes it should work.

Q: 7. Will this work with an Advanced GT, maybe with a firmware change?

A: Yes, the NexStar+ EQ Hand Control is compatible with the older Advanced GT mount.

Q: 8. I've read that the skyguider pro's alt-az base has difficulty in the north, especially above 45-50°. Has anyone had any experience? It might be the deciding factor for which tracker I buy since I live in Canada.

A: In our experience it works fine at 50 degrees latitude or even farther north.

Q: 9. it works with macbook and laptops? On pre-listen in traktor...

A: Yes it will. The TRAKTOR DJ Cable provides a solid base for connectivity with any sound system and is designed for integration with the TRAKTOR DJ or TRAKTOR PRO 2. This cable also works well with other DJ apps and software.

Q: 10. is this control will work with nexstar 60 SLT

A: for their Advanced VX, CGEM, CGEM II, CGEM DX, CGX, and CGE Pro motorized and computer-controlled equatorial telescope mounts ONLY