4030_Retro_Comp_Native
Retro Comp Native is an AAX audio plugin from McDSP that models the dynamic range compression characteristics of vintage analogue mixing consoles. It is used within Avid Pro Tools for mix engineering, mastering, and audio post-production, allowing users to add warmth and character to vocals, drums, instruments and mix buses by emulating classic console compression curves and behavior. Like all AAX plugins, it runs only inside Pro Tools itself and cannot be used as a standalone application.
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1 suggestionRetro Comp Native is an AAX plugin that runs exclusively inside Avid Pro Tools; it cannot be updated separately. To ensure you have the native Apple Silicon build of this plugin, first verify that Pro Tools itself is running on a current native build (Pro Tools 2023.6 or later), which you can check in Pro Tools > About Pro Tools. If Pro Tools is current, McDSP's Retro Comp Native should already be available in native form through your Pro Tools installation. If you are still running an older version of Pro Tools, update Pro Tools first via the Avid Application Manager (not through the App Store). Once Pro Tools is on a 2023.6 or later native build, the plugin will be available in native form when you next launch Pro Tools. If you are uncertain whether McDSP has shipped a native AAX build for this plugin, visit mcdsp.com or contact McDSP support to confirm native Apple Silicon compatibility before relying on it for critical sessions.
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