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API 2500

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Nail punchy, controlled mixes with dual-channel compression that handles stereo or parallel mono—choose between feed-forward and feedback modes while Thrust boosts presence exactly where you need it.

C4 Multiband Compressor

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Control each frequency range independently with surgical dynamics processing—compress, expand, and EQ four bands simultaneously for pristine, balanced mixes.

C6

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Compress individual frequency ranges independently while watching real-time gain changes unfold—split vocals, drums, or bass into six controllable bands for surgical clarity without artifacts.

CLA-2A

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Glue vocals, bass, and instruments with the legendary optical compression that shaped hit records—smooth, transparent, and effortlessly musical.

CLA-3A

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Smooth your vocals and instruments with program-dependent optical compression that responds musically to dynamics, not just levels. The legendary 3A character tames peaks naturally while preserving tone.

CLA-76

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Reign in aggressive transients with 50-microsecond attack and choose from 5 compression ratios for studio-grade vocal and drum control.

dbx 160

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Squeeze vocals and drums into submission with feed-forward VCA compression and unlimited ratio control. Blend parallel compression to glue tracks without losing their punch.

H-Comp

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Route vocals through vintage analog circuitry—choose your compression character from four legendary transformer, tube, and transistor topologies to add warmth and cohesion without losing punch.

MV2

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Boost quiet details while controlling peaks—MV2's dual-range compression lets you lift whispers and tame loud moments simultaneously, all with surgical precision.

PuigChild

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Vintage tube compression that glues tracks with smooth, musical saturation—dial in the perfect timing with six proven time constants and choose your link mode for stereo magic.

Renaissance Compressor

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Tame dynamics with surgical precision using dual compression modes—vintage optical warmth or modern RMS accuracy—while subtle harmonic control keeps your tone rich and present.

V-Comp

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Add warmth and cohesion to your mix with vintage analog compression that tames peaks while preserving musicality and presence.

Vocal

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CLA Vocals

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Deliver radio-ready rock vocals instantly with Chris Lord-Alge's legendary mixing chain in one cohesive plugin.

Doubler

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Blend multiple detuned voices with modulation to thicken vocals and instruments with lush, natural doubling depth.

Reel ADT

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Layer lush vocal harmonies with Abbey Road's legendary tape warmth and natural doubling character.

Renaissance Vox

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Polish vocals with legendary compression in seconds using just three intuitive controls and parallel processing power.

Vocal Bender

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Pitch-shift and formant-warp vocals without losing their natural character, or push toward robotic textures with four synced modulators—zero latency keeps live performances locked in tight.

Vocal Rider

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Keep vocal levels locked in place without manual automation, letting dynamic performances stay natural while your mix stays consistent.

Waves Harmony

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Build lush, customized vocal arrangements instantly with independent pitch, tone, and spatial control on up to 8 harmony voices.

Waves Silk Vocal

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Eliminate harsh resonances and refine vocal tone across 2000 analysis bands for studio-ready clarity in seconds.

Waves Tune

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Lock vocals perfectly in tune while keeping them naturally expressive—or bend pitch creatively for distinctive effects, all in real-time.

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Waves Tune Real-Time

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Waves Tune Real-Time is an instant vocal pitch correction plugin designed for real-time processing in the studio or live on stage. It helps vocalists stay in tune while singing, enabling them to feel confident and focus on the emotional performance rather than pitch accuracy.

Channel Strip

CLA MixHub

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CLA MixHub is an innovative channel strip plugin that organizes and controls up to 64 DAW tracks across 8 buckets of 8 channels each, allowing side-by-side mixing in a single window. Developed in collaboration with Grammy-winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge, it recreates his analog console workflow with precise modeling of his mixing desk character. The plugin combines comprehensive processing modules—input with analog modeling, four-band EQ, dual-mode dynamics, and output control—with unique bucket-based organization for mixing related tracks together.

Magma Tube Channel Strip

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Add luscious analog warmth and glue to any track with integrated tube saturation, surgical EQ, and dynamic control—all in one cohesive strip.

R-Channel

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Process vocals and instruments with surgical EQ, dynamic compression, and gating—all in one pristine double-precision channel strip.

Scheps Omni Channel

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Polish entire mixes with one plugin using five pro-grade processing stages. Switch between three compressor types and dual de-essers to handle any vocal or instrument challenge.

SSL 4000 Collection

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Nail SSL's legendary studio sound on every track with a soft-knee compressor, four-band EQ, and program-sensitive dynamics that adapt automatically to your source.

SSL E-Channel

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Control every frequency and dynamic detail in one intuitive strip—compress intelligently with program-aware attack, expand unwanted noise, and sculpt tone across four EQ bands for polished, radio-ready tracks.

SSL EV2 Channel

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Nail legendary SSL console warmth with dual EQ flavors and modeled saturation that adds polished, radio-ready character to any source.

SSL G-Channel

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Route EQ into your dynamics sidechain for surgical de-essing and frequency-aware compression that responds to what actually matters in your mix.

Reverb

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Abbey Road Chambers

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Recreate the legendary Abbey Road echo chambers' lush, dimensional character with tape-driven delay and three distinct room acoustics—perfect for adding vintage depth that rivals hardware without the studio booking.

Abbey Road Plates

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Summon the legendary warmth of Abbey Road's vintage plate reverbs with four meticulously modeled chambers and hands-on controls that let you dial in authentic analog character—from subtle room ambience to lush, saturated decay.

H-Reverb

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Lavish your tracks with studio-grade ambience—choose from 10 ER models and stack up to 12 seconds of reverb, while Input and Output Echoes inject character and depth that sculpt space itself.

IR-L

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Dial in authentic room acoustics with surgical precision—adjust convolution timing and length to isolate exact reflections, while controlling reverb decay independent of impulse response characteristics.

Manny Marroquin Reverb

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Build sophisticated reverb spaces with a mixing engineer's complete signal chain—6 algorithms, EQ, compression, and character effects all in one.

Renaissance Reverb

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Dial in any acoustic space with 12 reverb algorithms and surgical early reflection controls—from intimate chambers to vast halls with pristine clarity.

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TrueVerb

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Place any sound inside a precisely modeled room—adjust distance, size, and damping to position sources anywhere in your mix with acoustic authenticity.

Restoration

Clarity Vx

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Remove background noise with a single knob while staying CPU-light with Broad ECO mode for multiple instances.

DeBreath

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Remove distracting breath sounds from vocals while preserving natural tone using dual-path template matching.

NS1 Noise Suppressor

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NS1 Noise Suppressor is a single-control automatic noise suppression plugin that analyzes and adapts to your signal in real-time, instantly eliminating background noise while keeping vocal content in focus. Its intuitive one-knob interface brings foreground elements to the forefront while suppressing unnecessary ambient noise, making it ideal for voice recording and restoration work.

WNS Noise Suppressor

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Purge distracting background noise while preserving crystal-clear dialog and voiceover presence.

X-Click

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Eliminate clicks and digital noise while keeping your recordings intact—perfect for rescuing vinyl and damaged audio.

X-Noise

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X-Noise is a focused, noiseprint-based noise reduction plugin designed to remove tape hiss, air conditioner noise, and computer noise from individual tracks, complete mixes, or damaged recordings. With its simple, intuitive controls, it delivers straightforward noise removal for restoration work without complex processing chains.

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Z-Noise

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Erase unwanted noise while keeping vocals and transients crystal clear. Profile once, reduce everywhere with surgical precision.

Utility

Dorrough Meters

Waves

Monitor your mix's true loudness with ballistic metering that catches peaks others miss—essential for mastering, broadcast, and staying within spec standards.

Key Detector

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Key Detector is a utility plugin that automatically identifies the musical key of any audio source—whether a sample, track, or full mix—with precision. It's designed as a time-saving tool for music producers and offers direct integration with Waves' vocal tuning and harmonizing plugins, streamlining the workflow when working with melodic content.

PAZ Analyzer

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Pinpoint frequency imbalances and phase issues instantly with ultra-precise 52-band analysis, catching problems your ears miss during mixing and mastering.