Colin's Corner (In the Office) EP#5 - APB ChickenHead (4/5)

This is a series of videos dedicated to the APB-16 and the APB plug-ins that come with it. The APB-16 comes with a collection of APB plug-ins to route audio to the APB hardware and control the analog circuitry within. The user simply operates the APB plug-in like any other plug-in, but processing is done in the analog domain. Settings can be saved as a preset, plug-ins can be recalled with a session, and parameters can even be automated with sample level accuracy. APB plug-ins provide true digital workflow with genuine analog performance.

The ChickenHead is one of the plug-ins included with the APB-16. It may look familiar to some, but under the hood the ChickenHead is a completely unique processor on a completely unique platform. McDSP engineering sought to leverage the high end analog components and most aggressive saturation circuit in the APB hardware to create a compressor with attitude. If you are looking for the rooster in the hen house of dynamic range processors, the ChickenHead is it.

The McDSP Analog Processing Box (APB) combines the flexibility of software with the fidelity of premium analog processing. Each channel can be controlled by a Pro Tools plug-in giving true digital workflow with genuine analog performance. Processing options include compressors, mastering limiters, transient enhancement devices, multi-channel and multi-band applications, and so much more… we’re only getting started.

Features:

- Programmable analog processing
- Premium analog components
- Multiple analog saturation options
- APB-ready software plug-in bundle included
- Sample accurate automation
- Full session recall and preset handling
- AKM 32-bit DAC and ADC
- Thunderbolt 2 and 3 compatible
- McDSP patented technology
- Manufactured in the United States

With 'Colin's Corner', we'll be delving deeper into how to get the most out of your McDSP Plug-ins, and what we here at McDSP have been up to. If you liked this video, be sure to subscribe to this channel to stay up to date with future Colin's Corner videos. Please also feel free to drop a comment and let us know what you think!

[cogbeatz]

So the APB only works in Pro Tools right?

[gigantique]

So..in fact there's 5 modules -5 plugins -which can run up to 16 units.=16 plugins. And i can use them all in real time -all 16 plugs? So..it is like using plugins but all the processing is not DSP -it is analog? is that correct?