ML8000 Advanced Limiter Native v7 Black Friday Deal 2026: $79, 38% off

The ML8000 Advanced Limiter Native v7 Black Friday deal is 38% off at $79 until Nov 23, 2026, on McDSP's two-stage limiter plugin for the Native formats.

This is the Native version. A separate HD version exists for AAX DSP users.

McDSP describes the ML8000 as the next generation of its limiter technology. It splits peak control across two completely separate processing stages.

What does the ML8000 limiter plugin do?

Stage one is the Multi-band Limiter, which runs 8 bands of active processing. The maker says this gives better phase response than limiting built on traditional crossover filters.

Every band has its own gain control and its own threshold, which is the output ceiling. Overall controls add release time and limiter modes, calibrated like the modes on the McDSP ML4000.

A focus mode changes how each band tracks and limits the incoming signal. McDSP calls the effect subtle changes in articulation.

Stage two is the Master Limiter, a recreation of the patented ML4000 limiter algorithm, modes included. It adds filter design changes meant to cut peak distortion further.

How do you control the 8 bands?

You work from the response plot, with large gain faders underneath and threshold markers lined up with each band's input meter. Text readouts can be typed in from the keyboard or dragged with the mouse.

Any number of bands can be linked to another band. Each band can be soloed, or have its key input monitored.

Features, formats and requirements

• Zero latency algorithms and double precision processing
• Brick wall look-ahead limiter with multi-stage, multi-band peak detection and limiting
• Limiter Knee, Mode and Focus controls
• Snap function that sets the multi-band thresholds to the signal levels in one move
• Real time analyzers, multiple metering sources and updated high definition interfaces
• New presets, plus optimization for Apple Silicon and the latest Intel processors

The Native v7 plugins come in AAX Native, AU and VST3 formats. As of v7.0, VST is no longer supported.

On Mac you need macOS 10.13 or higher, 64-bit only. On Windows you need Windows 7, 8 or 10, 64-bit only.

McDSP lists Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Ableton Live, LUNA, Reaper, Sonar and Studio One as compatible, along with other DAWs that load AAX, AU or VST3.

Activation runs through an iLok2 or iLok3 USB Smart Key, or a free iLok License Manager account with an iLok Cloud session. Each license carries two activations.