McDSP SA-3 Spectral Processor V7

Spectral Plugin

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Education Proof

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Types of proof

Student

Student ID Card, Letter of enrollment, or similar

Teacher/Lecturer

Teacher ID Card, Lecturer ID Card, Payslip, Letter from the school/college

Education proof is submitted to the manufacturer and is accepted at their discretion.

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It has 3 types of activations, iLok USB, iLok Machine, and iLok Cloud.

Different brands/products will offer different iLok methods. iLok USB is always an option, but the availability of iLok Cloud and iLok Machine methods is at the discretion of the software developer.

iLok Account

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iLok License Manager

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You can download the latest installers from the iLok website: ilok.com/#!home

iLok USB Key

iLok USB

This activation is stored on an iLok 2 or 3 USB key.

It is the best option for portability, if you frequently move between multiple machines, and offline use.

iLok Machine ID

Machine ID

This activation is stored locally on your computer.

While this is a convenient way to work offline, and does not require the additional cost of an iLok USB, there is the risk of a license being lost in the case of a drive failure.

This option also requires extra care when you upgrade to a new computer, the license(s) must be deactivated on your old machine first to ensure you do not lose them.

iLok Cloud

iLok Cloud

This activation is based online, and requires a "cloud session" using the iLok License Manager.

It requires an active internet connection for the entire time you use the plugin(s).
View System Requirements
Supports Apple Silicon natively
AAX Native - Compatible with Pro Tools 11 and above
AudioUnits Format VST3 Format
iLok Cloud compatible, dongle optional
iLok Dongle Required
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The SA-3 takes the algorithms of the Engineering Emmy Award-winning SA-2 Dialog Processor to another level.

New features include adding over 1,000 bands of processing, a user-programmable Bias Curve, unique Focus, Range, and Density control over spectral processing, side chain support, and mid/side processing.

Like the SA-2, the SA-3 is great for removing unwanted spectral spikes in dialog, vocals, and many other kinds of audio inputs.

The SA-3 is also able to track and eliminate persistent peaks, at nearly any frequency in the audio spectrum.

The gain reduction, final output, or removed signal can be monitored and metered in the main LCD screen.

Plot scales can be adjusted for gain reduction and output displays.

Detect and Monitor

Increasing the Detect value will allow the SA-3 algorithm to intelligently apply its 1,000+ bands to identify and suppress unwanted signals.

Pressing the Monitor button allows the user to listen to the removed signal, and observe it in the main LCD window.

Mid/Side

The stereo version of the SA-3 can be configured for mid/side processing.

This can be useful for removing spikes and/or resonant frequencies from the mid and side channels.

The main LCD window can display the left (mid) or right (side) total Bias Curve plot by pressing the "L" and "R" text buttons in the upper right corner of the plot area.

Bias

The SA-3 spectral processing can be emphasized (or de-emphasized) with the Bias Curve.

The total Bias Curve response can be adjusted with the Scale and Shift controls.

Editable text readouts appear whenever a Bias Curve band (HPF, B1, B2, B3, B4) is selected in the main LCD window, showing Bias Curve Type, Frequency, Gain, Q, and Pan values for the selected band.

Features

  • Over 1,000 bands of processing
  • Detect and Monitor controls to identify and remove signal spikes and persistent overtones
  • User programmable Bias Curve
  • Unique Focus, Range, and Density control over spectral processing
  • Double precision processing
  • Side chain support
  • Mono and stereo versions

System Requirements

  • MacOS 10.13 High Sierra and above
  • Windows 10 and above (64-bit only)
  • Intel or Apple Silicon CPU
  • Free iLok account and iLok License Manager
  • iLok Cloud and iLok USB licensing methods are supported
  • Includes 2 activations per license

Plugin Formats

AAX Native, AU, and VST3

Crossgrade Proof

This crossgrade is for owners of a competing DAW. To prove your DAW ownership, we require that you upload proof in the form of an image/PDF.

Types of proof

A copy of your purchase receipt for the original license or the most recent update/upgrade

A screenshot of your product registration

A photo of your package (either CD/DVD or printed manual), with the unique serial number included in the photo.

Get a free upgrade to RX10

This offer is valid until RX10's release.

Eligible Products

Purchase one of the following products:

  • RX9 Standard
  • RX9 Standard - Crossgrade from any paid iZotope product
  • RX9 Standard - Upgrade from any RX Standard, Advanced, or Post Production Suite
  • RX9 Standard - Upgrade from RX Elements/Plugin Pack
  • RX9 Advanced
  • RX9 Advanced - Crossgrade from any paid iZotope product
  • RX9 Advanced - Upgrade from RX Advanced 1-8, or Post Production Suite 1-5
  • RX9 Advanced - Upgrade from RX Standard 1-8
  • RX9 Advanced - Upgrade from RX Elements/Plugin Pack
  • RX Post Production Suite 6
  • RX Post Production Suite 6 - Upgrade from RX Post Production Suite 1-5
  • RX Post Production Suite 6 - Upgrade from RX Advanced 1-8
  • RX Post Production Suite 6 - Upgrade from RX Standard 1-8
  • RX Post Production Suite 6 - Upgrade from RX Post Production Suite 1-8

Exclusions

Only the upgrades and crossgrades specified above are eligible. All others listed apply to the full version of the product only. Education versions are not eligible.