Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
McDSP DC-2 Saturation EQ can do far more than just add grit - it lets you shape how the APB's true analogue saturation reacts, so you can turn a clean in-the-box mix into something richer, glued, and more complex.
In this video, we explore how to get the best out of Saturation EQ in the McDSP DC-2 Dual Compressor, and why it is such a powerful part of the APB workflow. Rather than applying EQ directly to the audio path, Saturation EQ influences the analogue saturation circuitry itself, which opens up some very musical options for tonal shaping, harmonic emphasis, and colour control.
We'll break down how the saturation stage works inside DC-2, where it sits in the signal flow, and how it behaves after compression makeup gain. You'll also hear how the different saturation modes - including SOFT-A, SOFT-B, SAT-A, SAT-B, STUN, and OUCH - can give you a wide palette of analogue character, from subtle glue and added density through to more obvious edge and aggression.
The video also covers how Saturation EQ interacts with compression and makeup gain, including why two analogue saturation stages can appear when analogue compressors are used in parallel.
If you use McDSP APB, are considering the DC-2 Dual Compressor, or want better analogue saturation and colour from your mixes, this walkthrough will help you understand what is really happening and how to use it musically.
Links:
Production Expert: production-expert.com/production-expert-1/mcdsp-dc-2-how-to-get-the-best-out-of-saturation-eq
#McDSP #APB #SaturationEQ #AudioMixing #AnalogSaturation
McDSP DC-2 Saturation EQ can do far more than just add grit - it lets you shape how the APB's true analogue saturation reacts, so you can turn a clean in-the-box mix into something richer, glued, and more complex.
In this video, we explore how to get the best out of Saturation EQ in the McDSP DC-2 Dual Compressor, and why it is such a powerful part of the APB workflow. Rather than applying EQ directly to the audio path, Saturation EQ influences the analogue saturation circuitry itself, which opens up some very musical options for tonal shaping, harmonic emphasis, and colour control.
We'll break down how the saturation stage works inside DC-2, where it sits in the signal flow, and how it behaves after compression makeup gain. You'll also hear how the different saturation modes - including SOFT-A, SOFT-B, SAT-A, SAT-B, STUN, and OUCH - can give you a wide palette of analogue character, from subtle glue and added density through to more obvious edge and aggression.
The video also covers how Saturation EQ interacts with compression and makeup gain, including why two analogue saturation stages can appear when analogue compressors are used in parallel.
If you use McDSP APB, are considering the DC-2 Dual Compressor, or want better analogue saturation and colour from your mixes, this walkthrough will help you understand what is really happening and how to use it musically.
Links:
Production Expert: production-expert.com/production-expert-1/mcdsp-dc-2-how-to-get-the-best-out-of-saturation-eq
#McDSP #APB #SaturationEQ #AudioMixing #AnalogSaturation
