Waves releases Waves Center

Waves has announced the release of Waves Center, a new 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, and low frequency controls let you enhance detail with maximum impact.

Controls:

• High controls balance of high frequency content between the Center and Sides. 0 - 100 (0=Center).
• Low controls balance of low frequency content between the Center and Sides. 0 - 100 (0=Center).
• Punch controls the spread of transient content between the Center and Sides. 0 - 100 (0=Center).
• Center controls the Center gain. +6dB to Off.
• Sides controls the Sides gain +6dB to Off.
• Master Gain controls the overall stereo gain. +6dB to -24dB.
• Output Meters displays the stereo output after processing. 0 dBFS to -36 dBFS.
• Center Detection Meter displays the Center content of the stereo source.

Pricing & Availability

Waves Center is available for Windows and Mac OS X. It costs $400 for the native versions (VST, AU, RTAS) and $800 for TDM.