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Retro Compressor

Path: Gear and Plugin Guides/Plugin Guides/McDSP/Retro Compressor.mdUpdated: 2/3/2026

4020 Retro Compressor

The McDSP 4020 Retro Compressor is a vintage-style dynamics processor modeled after classic hardware compressors.

Overview

Part of the Retro Pack, the 4020 provides smooth, musical compression with vintage character suitable for vocals, bass, and individual tracks.

Key Features

  • VCA-style compression
  • Vintage tone and character
  • Adjustable attack and release times
  • Mix control for parallel compression
  • Side-chain filtering

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