The original channel insert with 4-band, fully parametric, EQ, compressor, and gate, all in one space-saving window, now 88.2/96kHz-ready for many native platforms! This is ideal for multimedia producers, voiceover, project studios, and more. Unbelievably efficient on any system, with undeniable quality! 4-Band ParaGraphic Equalizer; Compressor / Expander; Gate.Single pass: Equalization, Compression / Expansion and Gate.Volume and Gain Reduction meters.Sample-Accurate peak hold and clip meters.Instantaneous A/B comparisons between on-line settings.... [more]

The C1 is a frequency-selective dynamic processor allowing two simultaneous dynamic processes. It is an expert tool for any application requiring compression, expansion or gating. Select any frequency range, then apply a dynamic process to that range, or use as a traditional wideband device. C1 offers mono and stereo capabilities of the compressor and/or the gate. Now the C1comp and C1gate also offer 88.2/96kHz support!... [more]

4 fully-parametric bands for any combo of compression, expansion, limiting or EQ. ARC --Waves patented Auto-Release Control TechnologyTrue Parametric control including independent threshold, range, gain, attack, release and bandwidth per band. DynamicLine display shows al parameters simultaneously, with exclusive Waves select-and-drag capabilities. Global variable slope (Q) control.... [more]

Ideal for final mixes and mastering, Waves Center is a processor that separates phantom Center content from Side (L/R) content. With Center, you can zero in on the phantom center and bring out or bring down the vocals without affecting everything else. Perfect for post-production engineers and DJs as well, Center lets you reposition, isolate, and even eliminate elements of your mix. Using a unique dynamic engine which considers the amplitude, frequency, and time envelope of stereo sources, Center gives you the power to radically re-balance your spatial imagery. Adjustable punch, high frequency... [more]

CLA Classic Compressors is a collaboration between Waves and Chris Lord-Alge that brings you models of four compressors considered true classics by audio engineers the world over: CLA-2A, CLA-3A, CLA-76 Blacky and CLA-76 Bluey. Over the course of a career spanning almost three decades, Chris Lord-Alge has worked alongside artists including Green Day, U2, Dave Matthews Band, Tim McGraw, Brian Setzer, Peter Frampton, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Steve Winwood, James Brown, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five and many others. CLA-2A - Compressor / LimiterModeled on the legendary electro-optic... [more]

Precision high frequency dynamic processor, modeled after vintage gear for fast, easy de-ess ing/HF limiting. Now 88.2/96kHz-ready for many native platforms!The ideal audio plug-in for attenuating high frequency ‘ess’ sounds - perfect for editing solo vocal takes and instrumentals. Using simple controls and dynamic graphic interface, either BandPass or HighPass SideChain filter-modes can be selected to isolate specific 'ess' sounds for attenuation. Factory presets are included for male and female voices, including wide and narrow focus for "ess" and "shh" sounds. DeEsser's low CPU requiremen... [more]

Create real-time doppler effects, both realistic and "outside the box". Waves Doppler gives you auto and manual triggering modes, plus full control of air damping, panning, pitch, path curve, gain, start/stop points, and reverb tail.... [more]

The Waves Dorrough Meter Collection features models of Dorrough's most popular loudness meters: 280D/240D, 380D/340D, and 40AES/EBU. Developed in association with Dorrough Electronics, they provide precision loudness monitoring for every conceivable audio scenario. As Input Meters to attain optimal recording levels, as Group/Auxiliary Meters to achieve optimal group loudness, or as Master Output meters, the Waves Dorrough Meters do it all. Features: "Superfast" Peak Response. Sum and Difference Energies for Optimal Stereo-to-Mono Compatibility. Left/Right Phase Correlation. Disp... [more]

The Eddie Kramer Collection features five application-specific audio plug-ins, created in collaboration with legendary Producer/Engineer Eddie Kramer. Vocal Channel Bass Channel Guitar Channel Drum Channel Effects Channel The Plug-ins General Features: Complete all-in-one processing chains. Mono-to-stereo and stereo components. Optimized control ranges. 24bit/96kHz resolution. Vocal Channel Eddie Kramer on the Vocal Channel: "When mixing, there's always a fight going on between the vocal and the rest of the track. For me, what makes a good mix is when all the elements combine seamles... [more]

Somewhat mysterious, totally innovative, Enigma is a completely new tool. Ideal for creation of creative filtering, it combines a complex notch filter system, short delay feedback loops, and modulation. Absolutely distinctive. Definitely Enigmatic.... [more]

GTR Solo delivers the sound of real amps, cabs, stomps, and mics in your computer. Just plug in, fire it up, and experience precision models of amplifiers by Fender, Marshall, Vox and others. Then take it to the next level with distortion, modulation, and ambient effects. Features: 10 Amps. 13 Stomps. 10 Cabinets. GTR Solo is available separately or bundled with 21st Century Guitarist, the interactive OpenMix eBook from Waves and Sound.org.... [more]

GTR3 achieves accurate and nuanced guitar tones by using sampling techniques that go way beyond standard modeling, according to Waves. The GTR3 features a special hardware guitar interface developed in conjunction with Paul Reed Smith that provides the correct impedance and level matching, maintaining the sound, volume and dynamic range delivered by a true guitar input. This results in minimum signal loss, maximum model realism and true touch playability. In addition to a Direct Input option for full, transparent tone, there's a vast selection of sounds modeled on famous amplifiers. Features:... [more]

H-Comp is a dynamics processor that combines the modeled behavior of transformers, tubes, and transistors, together with the power and precision that only a plug-in can provide. Featuring: Analog modeled release behavior. Wet/Dry mix for easy parallel compression. Unique transient pass-through control. Exclusive BPM-sync release function. Analog character modes. Output limiter/clipper modes. External sidechain support. BPM Readout. Controls: Threshold - 0 to -48 dB. Ratio - 1 to 50. Punch – 0 to 30. Attack - 0.5 to 100 ms. Release - 3 to 3000 ms | 1/64T to 2 Bar. Mix - (Dry/Wet) 0 to 100. S... [more]

H-Delay delivers everything from old school PCM42-style effects to slap-back echo, ping-pong delay, and tempo-sync with modulation. Featuring: Up to 3500 ms delay time. Variable pitch delay time behavior. Analog character modes. Infinite feedback support. LFO-controlled pitch modulation. LoFi mode. Tap + BPM sync. Full MIDI support. Controls: Delay – 1 to 3500 ms or BPM Multiples (note values). BPM/Ms – Display Mode Toggle. Sync – Host/Manual. Modulation Depth – 0 to 100. Modulation Rate – 0.1 to 6000 Hz. Ping Pong – On/Off. Feedback – 0 to 200. Phase Reverse L/R – In/Out. LP Filter – 20 Hz... [more]

IR-1 is a convolution reverb which has flexible classic controls of the key reverb parameters. Unlike other convolution reverbs only the IR-1 allows editing of all the traditional reverb parameters. IR-1 comes with an extensive library of samples and presets that recreate the sonic environment of over 60 carefully sampled real acoustic spaces and over 60 samples and presets created by classic hardware devices. Features: Extensive Library captured using new state of the art techniques 96 kHz - Support for high resolution Reverb Time RT60 - Unlike existing products the IR-1 uses unique Impuls... [more]

The Fairchild 670, the Pultec EQP-1A, and the Pultec MEQ-5 are among the most sought-after pieces of hardware gear in audio history. Jack Joseph Puig is among the most sought-after producers and mixing engineers in the music industry. When JJP requires the "perfect sound", he turns to these studio legends. Now, Waves has precision-modeled these rare pieces of hardware and captured every detail of their rich harmonic complexity in software form in the Jack Joseph Puig Collection. PuigChild 660 & 670 Compressor / Limiter Throughout the vinyl era, the original Fairchild 670 compre... [more]

The L1-Ultramaximizer from Waves combines lookahead peak limiting with advanced requantization. This gives maximum level and highest resolution for all audio applications, from CD mastering to multimedia. L1 can be used as a mono or stereo limiter, with or without IDR processing, as well as the 'original' L1.Lookahead peak limiter for maximum level.Two types of dither.Three noise-shaping curves for optimal control.Maximum peak control with minimum distortion.Requantize to 24, 20, 16, 12, and 8-bit output.Sample-accurate peak hold metering.Adjustable release time.... [more]

The heart of the L2 plug-in is the proprietary brick wall look-ahead peak limiter algorithm plus Waves IDR (Increased Digital Resolution) dithering technology, now with ninth-order noise-shaping. With 48-bit internal processing, high-quality re-quantization performance to 24, 22, 20, 18, and 16-bit outputs, plus the Waves ARC (Auto Release Control) technology, the L2-Ultramaximizer plug-in can give you the ultimate sound and power! 48-bit internal processing.High Quality Re-quantization to 24, 22, 20, 18, and 16-bit.IDR (ninth-order noise-shaping).ARC (Auto Release Control technology).Full 48-... [more]

The L3 Peak Limiter consists of two plug-ins - Multimaximizer and Ultramaximizer, which are "Multi-Band Auto-Summing Limiters".The key to the L3's power is its patent-pending Peak Limiting Mixer (PLMixer) engine. The L3 differs from conventional wide band and multi-band limiters in several ways:Unlike wide band limiters, the L3 first uses linear phase crossover filters to divides the audio spectrum into five bands. The PLMixer then uses psychoacoustic criteria to intelligently decide how much attenuation to apply to each band so that all available headroom is used. The result is that inter-mod... [more]

L3-16 Multimaximizer offers 16-band peak limiting, delivering loudness with control. It features a built-in linear phase equalizer as well as linear phase filtering throughout its crossover network, so audio is recombined perfectly, free of phase distortion. Powered by Waves PLMixer Peak Limiting Mixer technology, the L3-16 limits and maximizes the sum of all 16 bands to a set Threshold factor for maximum output while keeping the music intact and transparent. It features a unique EQ-style 6-band interface offering envelope control of both Gain and Priority. With precise and transparent resul... [more]

L3-LL Multimaximizer is a multiband peak limiter that lets you maximize your mix, track by track, instrument by instrument. Also available is L3-LL Ultramaximizer, a special edition of the L3-LL Multimaximizer which delivers the same sound as the L3-LL Multimaximizer using an intuitive, streamlined interface. Features: 5-band crossover with phase-compensated filters. Brickwall limiting on 5 user-definable bands. Mono and Stereo components. IDR Increased Digital Resolution dithering & noise shaping. Complete L3 preset sharing and saving. Double Precision processing. L3-LL Multimaxi... [more]

MaxxBass patent pending technology takes your bass to the maximum on more speaker sizes, from any source, by adding a series of harmonics to the signal.These harmonics stimulate a psychoacoustic bass-enhancing effect – a phenomenon that small speakers rely on to play audible bass. MaxxBass simply maximizes this known acoustical phenomenon.Thus bass frequencies are greatly enhanced without traditional EQ or bass compression. Taken to the extreme, you can actually remove the original bass signal completely and the ear will still "capture" the fundamental from the added harmonics.Employing dynami... [more]

MetaFlanger produces vintage tape-flanging, phaser-emulation, and special effects like no other flanger, ever. Create gentle choruses, sharp phasing effects and a variety of true dual-delay flanging sounds quickly. The wet signal includes filters so you can flange or phase just part of the signal (and they are FIR filters for absolutely perfect harmonic alignment). Harmonic Convergence in a plug-in. Also features phase inversions at all key points, extensive factory presets of vintage emulations (Mutron, MXR, Itchycoo Park) and more.... [more]

A very unique combo of linked modulators: AM, FM, and Rotation (stereo panning), for gentle wandering guitar solo panning or bizarre destructive effects, all in one plug-in.A single LFO drives all modulators with independent phase offsets between the modulator signals. Wacky, pulverizing, but still sensitive and totally unique, MondoMod throws a wrench into the works just when you need it.... [more]

With high and low level compression controlled by a streamlined interface, the MV2 is a simple and flexible way to control your sound. With intuitive dual faders for quick dynamic optimization, it's easy to maximize your volume. Featuring: High level compression. Low level compression. Double precision bit resolution processing. Up to 24bit 192kHz resolution. Mono and Stereo components. Controls Low Level Compression 0 to +48 dBFS. High Level Compression 0 to -48 dBFS. Output Gain 0 to -48 dBFS. Low Level Gain Meter 0 to +48dB. High Level Attenuation Meter 0 to -48dB. Output Mete... [more]

MV360° is a dual function dynamics processor for 5.0 and 5.1 surround applications. With six channels of low level and high level compression, as well as nine versatile Link Modes, the MV360° is a simple, flexible way to control your surround sound dynamics. Featuring: High level compression. Low level compression. Double precision bit resolution processing. Up to 24bit 192kHz resolution. 9 convenient Link Modes. 5.0 to 5.0 and 5.1 to 5.1 components. Controls: Low Threshold Range -72 to -36 dBFS. High Threshold Range -0 to -30 dBFS. Low Volume Range 0 to +30 dB. High Volume Range ... [more]

Realtime analyzer based on our hearing, shows 52 or 68 bands, with RMS, peak, weighting, variable integration time, and much more. Built on the math that the ear uses...See what you've been hearing!PAZ uses wavelet techniques (as opposed to FFTs) to provide users with optimal graphic accuracy. Individual bands update independently for the fastest response and consequently increased accuracy and resolution.... [more]

Q-Clone utilizes a unique (patent-pending) technology that lets you use your outboard hardware equalizer in a completely new way. By capturing the sound of your own gear, Q-Clone allows you to use that sound freely throughout your session, adjusting the sound of each track just as you would if you had dozens of that same hardware equalizer.Q-Clone has two components: Q-Capture, which is used to capture the sound of your hardware, and Q-Clone, which shows you the equalization curve of your hardware and provides other functions. Q-Capture constantly samples the hardware unit’s sound, track... [more]

88.2/96kHz-ready for many native platforms.1 to 10 bands stereo equalization.Frequency response display.5 types of filters, bell, low/high shelf, low/high pass.Filter band control point for graphical modification.Control strapping.Versatile EQ Controls: Frequency, Gain, and Q.Low noise filters.Process Left and Right separately, strapped or mono.... [more]

Waves developed the MaxxBass technology to allow audio engineers to selectively add harmonics which significantly enhance the bass perception by the listener, and most importantly, beyond the range of the speaker's conventional frequency response. Renaissance Bass takes the MaxxBass algorithm to greater effectiveness and simpler operation. The process has been refined and is even more effective than the original processor. In addition, a simplified user interface helps achieve top-quality sound with quick adjustment, whether in post, mixing, mastering, or multimedia.... [more]

Renaissance Channel is a precision channel processor combining the finest equalization, compression, limiting, and gating, all in the famous Renaissance series tradition of smooth and warm sound.Selectable EQ/Dynamics Signal flow.Vintage modeled EQ and Compressor, inherited from the acclaimed Renaissance Equalizer and Renaissance Compressor.EQ with consistent filter response over the whole frequency range.Selection of two compression curves, inherited from the renowned Renaissance Compressor and Renaissance VOX.True Double Precision of both TDM and Native versions - high internal processing bu... [more]

Opto-compression-mode - emulates opto-coupled hardware compressors. Ideal for mastering or submix compression. Electro compression-mode - allows deep compression by increasing release times at high attenuation levels. Ideal for in-your-face vocal or instrument processing! No-clip 'brick-wall' internal limiter - add up to 6dB or more to the output, maximizing levels with minimum distortion. Warm character setting - add low frequency harmonics while approaching deeper compression to produce a warm, rich sound. ARC (Automatic Release Control) technology delivers greater RMS levels. Comprehensive ... [more]

The Renaissance DeEsser relies on technologies used in the C4, RVox and Waves DeEsser and it has several new proprietary features that make it better then other DeEssers including Waves DeEsser. It is simpler to use, while providing overall results that are smoother, more natural sounding.Phase compensated crossover eliminates undesirable coloration to the sound and phase modulation that normally occurs as an artifact of the compressor. The same type of crossover is used in Waves award-winning C1 and C4 compressors.Adaptive threshold allow the compressor to dynamically adapt to the input signa... [more]

88.2/96kHz support (Native only).Filter-curves based on vintage analog equalizers.Resonant shelves.Flexible controls including simultaneous multi-parameter adjustment.Stereo, dual-mono or linked modes of operation.Real-time EQ graphing.Comprehensive set-ups.Fast operation.Clean and intuitive user-interface.... [more]

Designed to be musical, not technical, the Renaissance Reverberator is easy to use with just a few straightforward controls and a simple interface. It features rich reverb tails, plus a second generation early reflection system, providing density and texture.... [more]

This may be one of the ultimate "one-knob" compressor limiters in pro audio history. Actually it has two controls because we added a gate! Renaissance Vox is optimized for vocal tracks, featuring a very simple interface with only two controls and two meters. The elegant display controls a newly-designed compressor, gate, and precision limiter with automatic gain staging for clip-free maximization of vocals. The Energy control adjusts the threshold of the multi-stage downward expander, and the Compression control adjusts the amount of compression and limiting while automatically providing outpu... [more]

True Blumlein shuffling, MS/LR procesing, four unique stereo-image tools, unequaled anywhere. Now 88.2/96kHz-ready for many native platforms. The S1 is a unique set of tools for remastering stereo mixes by enhancing and altering the stereo effect, designed for whenever the best stereo effect from a stereo track, mix or recording is required for mixing, mastering or remix applications.Enhances stereo spatial effect.Remixing and rebalancing existing stereo mixes for remastering.Retains mono compatibility.Avoids phasiness effects.No alterations of tonal quality; no unwanted added effects.Simply ... [more]

Developed under license from Solid State Logic, The SSL 4000 Collection includes four meticulously modeled plug-ins based on the legendary SSL 4000 Series: the SSL E-Channel, the SSL G-Master Buss Compressor, the SSL G-Equalizer and the SSL G-Channel. SSL G-Equalizer This four-band equalizer, modeled on the SSL G Series EQ292, offers greater gain change than the E-Series EQ, and a slightly different curve. The SSL G-Equalizer includes a pre-boost dip and a pre-cut rise, as well as a broader Q for more extreme equalization. That's why many leading engineers use the E-Channel's equalization for ... [more]

Six taps with up to six seconds of mono or true stereo delay. Each tap includes independent Q10-style filtering, rotation (stereo panning), gain, and precision time control. Global LFO modulation and 2 feedback modes greatly expand the possibilities. Waves unique Rotation control on the feedback section can make each repetition progressively shift through (and outside) the entire stereo image. Set either the tempo or pattern using the Tap Pad; set your delays using standard note values or milliseconds. Precision Ampex 440 head spacing delays, killer factory presets, etc.... [more]

The Tony Maserati Collection features six application-specific audio plug-ins, created by Waves in collaboration with multi-Platinum mixing engineer Tony Maserati: Maserati GTi: The gigantic guitars of The Rapture, Rob Thomas, and Bowie. Maserati VX1: The smooth vocal sound of Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, and beyond. Maserati DRM: The slamming drums of Black Eyed Peas, Usher, and Christina Aguilera. Maserati HMX: The high energy sparkle of The Pussycat Dolls, Britney, and Mariah. Maserati B72: The massive bass of Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, and Mary J. Maserati ACG: The crisp, clean acoustic guitar sou... [more]

TrueVerb combines two separate modules - an Early Reflections simulator, and a Reverb - to produce a high quality, natural-sounding room effect. The user can define the room size, its decay time and frequency response, and, most uniquely, the distance (beyond the speakers!) to the sound source.A design driven by psychoacoustic research gives TrueVerb its very convincing, yet uncolored sound. TrueVerb is specially designed for the multi-channel mixing environment. It will not change the original signal's stereo image, and will not alter the perceived level balance of the mix. As with other Wa... [more]

A formant-corrected pitch shifter with 6-voices. All pitch shifting is done with optional formant-correction to avoid the old chipmunk effect, or for excellent gender-bending.Make a guy into a girl, or an alto sax into a tenor, etc. Each voice has independent stereo panning and delay, plus a little Animator delay-randomizer. Set the pitchshift by musical intervals (with 5 cent resolution), plus the formant mapping can be fully manual or you can use the presets that perfectly match instrumental formant responses. UltraPitch can create huge and thick stereo chorusing, doubling, parallel harmonie... [more]

From music to movie soundtracks and beyond, audio engineers are upmixing all sorts of content from stereo to surround, to capture the excitement of today's full, multi-speaker environments. And when the original multi-track sessions aren't available, they have to work with stereo mixes. Enter Waves' UM225 and UM226, a pair of stereo-to-surround plug-ins that provide versatile stereo-to-surround processing. From 2 to 5.0 or 5.1 Experienced engineers know that in order to achieve optimal surround from stereo, they need to maintain the character of the original mix, including absolute levels, rel... [more]

Vocal Rider rides the levels of vocal tracks, automatically. Instead of manually riding the physical mixing console fader, or tediously drawing in each individual level change on a DAW track, Vocal Rider does it for you, making it a true timesaver. All you need to do is set the target range of the vocal level in relation to the rest of the mix. Then, Vocal Rider compensates for all deviations from the target, intelligently raising or lowering the vocal volume, instantly. And unlike everyday compression, Vocal Rider adds absolutely no additional coloring to the track. Features: Keep steady voc... [more]

Z-Noise is ideal for background noise such as tape hiss, ground hum, and computer noise, Z-Noise is a true broadband processor which can eliminate high-frequency hiss and low-frequency rumble simultaneously, while preserving the sonic integrity of your source. Other noise reduction methods need you to provide a section of pure noise in order to deliver optimal results. Z-Noise features an "Extract" mode which can create a noise profile from sources that contain signal, as well as a flexible "Adaptive" mode. This dynamic noise profiling delivers results when reducing noise t... [more]