SA-2 Dialog Processor Native v7 is a five-band active equalizer and dialog processing plugin from McDSP, built on the SA-2 hardware unit that the developer says was conceived by an Academy Award winning re-recording mixer.
SA-2 Dialog Processor Native v7 at a glance
| Developer | McDSP |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Vocal Processing |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.12 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Studio One |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €48.59 (regular €68.43) |
What SA-2 Dialog Processor Native v7 does
The plugin is organized as five independent bands of active equalization. Each band has its own threshold control, which sets the signal level at which that band engages, and an enable button for quickly auditioning the effect of a single band. Two mode selectors sit at the top: one controls the ballistics of the active equalization, the other places the five bands. Input and output gain controls handle overall level adjustment.
Key features
- Per-band audition. Enable buttons let a single band be heard alone, so the effect of one band can be checked without the others.
- Ballistics mode selector. A dedicated mode selector controls the ballistics of the active equalization, changing how the bands react to the incoming signal.
- Range Monitor and frequency shift. A New Range Monitor control and a New Frequency Shift Control were added in version 7.
- Input and output gain. Input and output gain controls provide overall adjustment of the level before and after the bands.
SA-2 Dialog Processor Native v7 compared with similar plugins
DialogCheck from NUGEN Audio is a vocal processing effect available as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. SA-2 Dialog Processor Native v7 adds VST2 to its format list and runs on a five-band active equalization structure with threshold controls.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA-2 Dialog Processor Native v7 | McDSP | Vocal Processing | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €48.59 (regular €68.43) |
| DialogCheck | NUGEN Audio | Vocal Processing | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €403.41 |
Price and availability
SA-2 Dialog Processor Native v7 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €48.59, reduced from €68.43. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
SA-2 Dialog Processor Native v7 FAQ
Does SA-2 Dialog Processor Native v7 run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native support for Apple Silicon along with the latest Intel processors, on macOS 10.12 or higher.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for SA-2 Dialog Processor Native v7?
Keygen and serial key queries are common for the plugin, but the developer's activation is through iLok with two activations per license.