Waves Plugins

Abbey Road Reverb Plates

State-of-the-art modeling of the four legendary reverb plates housed at Abbey Road Studios and used on recordings by the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Radiohead.

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H-Reverb Hybrid Reverb

A pioneering FIR reverb based on innovative Finite Impulse Response reverberation technology. Features advanced ADA analog modeling and artist presets from leading mixing engineers.

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Reel ADT

The first plugin to successfully model Abbey Road Studios’ signature automatic double tracking effect, created to meet the recording needs of the Beatles.

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H-Delay Hybrid Delay

From old school PCM42-style effects like filtering, flanging and phasing to slapback echo, ping-pong and tempo-sync with modulation, H-Delay analog delay plugin delivers.

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API 2500

A versatile stereo compressor plugin, the API 2500 can function as two separate mono channels, so can you shape the punch and tone of mixes with absolute accuracy.

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CLA-3A Compressor / Limiter

Based on the early ‘70s solid-state unit with its transparent compression curve, the CLA-3A compressor plugin delivers the quick response and subtle harmonic distortion of the original.

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NS1 Noise Suppressor

The NS1 automatic noise suppression plugin instantly analyzes and adapts to your signal in real-time, bringing the foreground into focus as it eliminates unnecessary background noise.

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PuigChild Compressor

Modeled on the legendary Fairchild compressor, the PuigChild 660/670 includes the PuigChild 660 mono Fairchild plugin and PuigChild 670 stereo Fairchild plugin.

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Bass Rider

Optimized especially for the frequency range and envelope characteristics of bass instruments, Bass Rider delivers perfect bass levels, without changing the natural sound of your bass.

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DeEsser

When it comes to reducing excess sibilance (“ess” and “shh” sounds) from vocal tracks, nothing compares to Waves DeEsser which delivers smooth and natural output with minimum fuss.

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Kramer Master Tape

Developed in association with Eddie Kramer, the Kramer Master Tape plugin is modeled on a a rare vintage 1/4″ reel-to-reel machine.

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SSL G-Channel

Modeled under license from Solid State Logic, the SSL G-Channel strip plugin brings the unmistakable EQ and dynamics of SSL G Series consoles to your computer.

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Manny Marroquin Delay

The Manny Marroquin Delay plugin includes reverb, distortion, a doubler/harmonizer plus a phaser, for when you want to add some movement or really go wild.

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Scheps 73

The Waves Scheps 73 is a colorful 3-band EQ modeled on the classic 1073 console's EQ and mic preamp module and developed in association with world-renowned mixing engineer Andrew Scheps.

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NLS Non-Linear Summer

NLS Non-Linear Summer plugin delivers the ultimate analog summing sound in-the-box, featuring three legendary virtual consoles with over 100 individually modeled channels in all.

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API 550

Modeled on the late 1960’s legends, the API 550 EQ plugins include two uniquely powerful equalizer plugin components: The API 550a and API 550b equalizers.

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CLA Vocals

Created in collaboration with Grammy award-winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge, the CLA Vocals plugin delivers the radio-ready rock vocal sound of Green Day, James Blunt, and Stone Temple Pilots.

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L3 Multimaximizer

A powerful auto-summing multiband limiter for all-in-one mastering, the L3 multiband peak limiter plugin enhances your frequency response and maximizes your levels.

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Scheps Parallel Particles

Discover new tone-shaping possibilities with the signature sound of Grammy®-winning mixing engineer Andrew Scheps (Adele, Jay Z, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Sabbath, Lana Del Rey).

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Butch Vig Vocals

With instantly hyped vocals that cut through the mix and a sound that is dripping with character, Butch Vig Vocals now gives everyone the opportunity to work with the sound of a true rock innovator.

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IR1 Convolution Reverb

The ultimate sampled reverb plugin, the IR1 convolution reverb plugin puts the sampled sound of Wembley Arena, Grand Ole Opry and other famous spaces in your hands.

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S1 Stereo Imager

Ideal for stereo tracks as well as full mixes, the S1 stereo enhancer plugin is a powerful set of tools that enhances stereo separation and spatial imaging.

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Center

Ideal for final mixes and mastering, the innovative Center stereo enhancer plugin lets you bring out or bring down vocals without affecting the rest of your mix.

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REDD

The REDD-modeled plugins recreate the color, character and tonal complexity of the original consoles, renowned for their silky smooth EQ curves, extraordinary warmth and lush stereo image.

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Doubler

Using a combination of delay and pitch modulation, Doubler vocal doubling and harmonizer plugin sounds great on vocals, polyphonic instruments and full mixes.

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EMI TG12345 Channel Strip

This plugin captures every feature of the classic solid-state console from EMI which helped shape groundbreaking recordings by the Beatles and Pink Floyd.

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Greg Wells VoiceCentric

A user-friendly plugin that gives you quick access to the signature vocal sound of Greg Wells, producer/mixing engineer for Adele, Katy Perry & OneRepublic.

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C6 Multiband Compressor

Ideal for one-stop vocal and instrument shaping, the C6 Multiband Compressor plugin includes four crossover bands and two floating bands plus a sidechain feature.

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WLM Plus Loudness Meter

The Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter plugin provides precision loudness measurement, metering, correction and adjustment tools for broadcast, movie trailers, games, packaged media and more.

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Abbey Road Vinyl

Give your music the vintage warmth of vinyl records played on classic turntables and needles: a precise model of Abbey Road Studios’ vinyl cutting and playback gear.

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Torque

Enhance the tone of snares, toms, kicks or an entire drum kit in your mix, with natural-sounding results that no regular pitch-shifter will allow.

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L2 Ultramaximizer

With look-ahead brickwall peak limiting, level maximization, and ultra high resolution, the L2 peak limiter plugin is a powerful tool for mixing, mastering, and more.

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Smack Attack

Add smack and bite to drums, loops, synth hits and all percussive sounds by designing the level, shape and duration of their transients’ attack and sustain – from surgical tweaks to savage effects.

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PuigTec EQs

Modeled on two vintage Pultec EQs, the PuigTec EQP-1A and MEQ-5 EQ plugins are remarkable replications of original hand-crafted units from the collection of producer/engineer Jack Joseph Puig.

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Brauer Motion

Create an unprecedented world of movement inside your mixes with this circular stereo auto-panner designed with top mixer Michael Brauer (Coldplay).

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SSL G-Equalizer

Modeled on the SSL G Series EQ292, the 4-band SSL G-Equalizer EQ plugin includes a pre-boost dip and a pre-cut rise as well as a broad Q for extreme equalization.

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Bass Slapper

The most elaborate and realistic-sounding slap bass plugin ever created, allowing you to create all the nuances and articulation of a seasoned bass player.

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Waves Tune

Auto-tuning has never been easier or more precise. The ultimate pitch correction tool, for perfectly tuned natural-sounding vocals or creative effects.

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Vitamin Sonic Enhancer

Vitamin is a multiband harmonic enhancer that can make any track sound powerful and full of spark. Ideal for studio mixing and mastering and for live sound.

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Greg Wells MixCentric

Put a finishing touch on your mix with this easy-to-use plugin, developed with producer, songwriter and mixer Greg Wells (Adele, Katy Perry, OneRepublic).

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Linear Phase EQ

With linear phase filters that preserve your original musical balance, the Linear Phase EQ plugin provides precision control over the entire harmonic spectrum.

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C1 Compressor

With compression, expansion, gating, sidechain and equalization, the C1 is a true production workhorse, featuring 3 separate modules for maximum flexibility.

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DeBreath

A timesaver for voiceovers, music and multimedia, DeBreath vocal plugin lets you control how much breath you want on vocal tracks and even add room tone where breaths have been reduced.

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Electric Grand 80 Piano

Faithfully sampled from the electric grand piano which defined 80s hits by Elton John, Peter Gabriel and electronic musicians from Vangelis to the present.

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GEQ Graphic Equalizer

Full-featured graphic equalizer plugin with 30 ISO bands plus high and low pass filters, a high precision floating parametric EQ bell filter, and a real-time analyzer.

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Kramer PIE Compressor

Modeled on a vintage Pye compressor, the PIE compressor plugin features a modeled VU meter with superfast refresh rates that recreates behavior of a physical meter.

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L1 Ultramaximizer

Advanced level maximizer, look-ahead peak limiter and high-resolution re-quantizer, all in one powerful industry-standard plugin for mastering and mixing.

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Renaissance Reverb

With rich reverb tails, an advanced early reflection system, and dual-band EQ and damping controls, the Renaissance Reverb plugin is easy to use and sounds amazing.

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SoundShifter

The world’s most advanced time and pitch shifter plugin, SoundShifter makes it easy to change keys, tempos, durations, and manipulate the time-pitch continuum.

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TrueVerb

Combining reverb, an early reflections simulator, and an intuitive interface, the TrueVerb reverb plugin makes it easy to create natural-sounding acoustic spaces.

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V-Comp

Modeled on the rich lush buss sound of the vintage 2254 hardware with its time constants and fixed nominal output gain, V-Comp packs the musical punch heard on countless hit records.

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Electric 200 Piano

Precise sampling of the classic 200-model electric piano featured on songs by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Queen, with effects, compressor and amp added.

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CLA Bass

Created in association with Grammy award-winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge, the CLA Bass plugin delivers the radio-ready rock bass sound of Green Day, Nickelback, and Creed.

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IR-Live Convolution Reverb

An impulse response-based convolution reverb designed with the live sound engineer in mind, IR-Live brings the world's greatest venues and hardware to you, with real-time, low-latency performance.

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L3-16 Multimaximizer

The ultimate all-in-one mastering plugin, the L3-16 multiband peak limiter plugin maximizes your sound with 16 bands of pinpoint precision and breathtaking detail.

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Linear Phase Multiband Compressor

With linear phase crossovers and five user-definable bands, Linear Phase Multiband Compressor plugin is unparalleled for multiband compression, EQ, and limiting.

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eMo D5 Dynamics

The first plugin to use Parallel Detection, eMo D5 delivers 5 dynamics processors - Gate, Leveler, DeEsser, Compressor, Limiter - in one easy-to-use interface.

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API 560

Based on the 1967 classic, the API 560 10-Band Graphic Equalizer plugin features precision filtering and high headroom, ideal for signal enhancement and room tuning.

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Kramer HLS Channel

Modeled on a vintage Helios console, the Eddie Kramer HLS Channel recreates the original’s high-end presence and fat low-frequency boost of its pre-amps and EQs.

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Renaissance Axx

Perfect for musicians and engineers who need quick results, the Renaissance Axx guitar compressor plugin features a fixed ratio curve, auto-release and limiter.

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Z-Noise

Featuring advanced real-time noise profiling, innovative transient preservation, and increased low-frequency resolution, the Z-Noise plugin truly is a revolution in noise reduction.

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H-EQ Hybrid Equalizer

Features vintage and modern EQs inspired by the finest consoles, 7 filter types per band, spectrum analyzer, MS mode, and a keyboard that lets you choose frequencies by notes.

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Dorrough Stereo

When it comes to a stereo meter plugin, you want readability. You want musicality. And most of all, you want accuracy. You want The Waves Dorrough Meter Collection.

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BSS DPR-402

This plugin recreates the versatile explosive sound of the popular compressor/limiter/de-esser used on countless rock, dance and hip-hop hits since the 80s.

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Renaissance Vox

With compression, gate, expansion, limiting, and level maximization, the Renaissance Vox vocal compressor plugin is a powerful processor optimized for vocal tracks.

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Q10 Equalizer

Multiband paragraphic EQ with 10 bands of precision equalization for mixing and mastering – a go-to tool for both surgical repair and gentle coloring.

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RS56 Passive EQ

Waves and Abbey Road Studios have faithfully recreated the powerful sound-shaping capabilities of the original RS56 passive equalizer, also known as ‘The Curve Bender.’

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InPhase

The ultimate phase correction plugin for phase shift treatment, phase alignment and complex phase manipulation tasks, InPhase is the tool for all phasing issues.

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X-Noise

With its simple, intuitive controls, X-Noise is perfect for removing tape hiss as well as air conditioner and computer noise from individual tracks, complete mixes, or damaged recordings.

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dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter

Created in collaboration with dbx®, this plugin is an authentic modeling of the vintage dbx 160 compressor / limiter, with new exclusive features added.

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CLA MixDown

Finalize your mixes with the ultimate mix buss plugin from Grammy-winning mixing engineer Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Bruce Springsteen, Keith Urban, Muse).

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C4 Multiband Compressor

A uniquely powerful dynamics processor, C4 Multiband Compressor plugin features 4 bands of up and down expansion, limiting, and compression plus dynamic EQ and standard EQ.

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Codex Wavetable Synth

Cutting-edge polyphonic wavetable synthesizer based on an advanced granular wavetable engine and powered by Waves’ Virtual Voltage technology.

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WNS Noise Suppressor

WNS Noise Suppressor audio plugin for film and video post production is designed to reduce noise and clean dialog tracks, narration, voiceovers and broadcast.

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MaxxBass

The bass boost heard on countless hit records and major motion pictures, MaxxBass® bass enhancer plugin creates rich low frequencies using psychoacoustic technology.

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LoAir

With adjustable frequency and low-pass filter controls to shape your ultra low-end, LoAir subharmonic plugin can process polyphonic content and create LFE tracks from stereo or 5.0 sources.

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Morphoder

Taking the classic sound of the original Vocoder synthesizer to new heights, Morphoder lets you combine different audio signals to create wild, unique sounds never before heard.

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Renaissance DeEsser

A state-of-the-art de-esser which reduces undesirable frequencies while preserving your source, the Renaissance DeEsser plugin makes it easy to clean up your tracks.

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Element 2.0 Virtual Analog Synth

Analog-style polyphonic instrument designed to deliver the warm sound of the classics, with all the precision, flexibility and control of a software instrument.

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Electric 88 Piano

Get the soul and character of a unique electric piano, sampled to capture the nuances of the original vintage instrument, with effects, compressor and amp added.

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CLA Effects

Multi-effect plugin that delivers the radio-ready sound of Grammy-winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, U2): reverb, delay, distortion, EQ and more.

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The King's Microphones

The King’s Speech captured the imaginations of moviegoers the world over. Waves and Abbey Road captured the sounds of the rare mics used in the award-winning film.

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CLA Drums

Created in collaboration with Grammy®-winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge, the CLA Drums plugin delivers the radio-ready rock drum sound of Green Day, Nickelback, and Lifehouse.

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X-FDBK

X-FDBK identifies the precise frequencies that cause feedback and surgically cuts them, dramatically shortening the setup time of monitors and PA speakers.

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Manny Marroquin Reverb

The Manny Marroquin Reverb plugin includes six different reverbs, with three different room sizes for each with EQ and compression plus phaser and distortion.

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Renaissance Equalizer

With real-time EQ graphing, modeled filter curves, and extended internal headroom, the Renaissance Equalizer plugin is a versatile EQ with warm analog-style sound.

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H-Comp Hybrid Compressor

Combining the modeled behavior of transformers, tubes, and transistors, H-Comp hybrid compressor plugin is a dynamics processor with the best of analog and digital in one plugin.

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OneKnob Pumper

Designed for achieving an instant ducking effect, OneKnob Pumper simulates sidechain compression, saving you the need to route the kick track to the sidechain input of a compressor.

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Dorrough Surround

Engineered especially for Surround production environments, the Dorrough Meter Collection surround meter plugins are the only meters which show your sound’s density.

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MV2

With high and low level compression controlled by a streamlined interface and intuitive dual faders, the MV2 compressor plugin keeps your dynamics in check and maximizes your volume instantly.

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PAZ Analyzer

Accurate and easy to use, the PAZ audio analyzer plugin generates a realtime visual representation of your stereo positioning, frequency spread, and Peak/RMS levels.

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Maserati VX1

Developed in association with multi-Platinum mixing engineer Tony Maserati, the VX1 Vocal Enhancer Plugin recreates the processing chain heard on hits by Beyoncé, Black Eyed Peas and Usher.

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MetaFlanger

From gentle choruses and dual-delay flanging sounds to sharp phasing and extreme jet sweeps, the MetaFlanger flanger phaser plugin is the ultimate in modulation.

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Cobalt Saphira

Whether you are mixing or mastering, Cobalt Saphira adds analog glue and warmth to your tracks by giving you complete digital control over your harmonics.

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MetaFilter

With its three separate modulators, this filter plugin delivers versatile effects with all the warmth, depth and fatness of classic analog filters.

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Manny Marroquin Distortion

The Manny Marroquin Distortion plugin: Whether you like it ‘crunchy-style’ or ‘down-and-dirty,’ a little bit of distortion on vocals, Rhodes, Wurlis, etc. can really add a lot of attitude and edge.

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Primary Source Expander

Reduce stage bleed and sensitivity to feedback when a mic is idle by automatically lowering mic levels between musical phrases. For mixing shows and live recordings.

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Renaissance Compressor

This multi-purpose compressor delivers musical results on any vocal or instrument, including drums, bass and guitar. Warm and present, yet as transparent as you want it to be.

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Trans-X

Perfect for drum loops, instrumental attacks, or modifying room acoustics, Trans-X transient shaper plugin revitalizes individual tracks and full mixes alike.

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CLA Guitars

Developed in association with Grammy award-winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge, the CLA Guitars plugin delivers the radio-ready rock guitar sound of Green Day, Avril Lavigne, and Daughtry.

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Manny Marroquin EQ

The Manny Marroquin EQ plugin captures the best of the SSL 9080 XL K, Quad 8, Motown, Neve 1073, API 550B and Avalon 2055 and puts them all together in one plugin.

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Doppler

For creative sound design and sound FX, the Doppler plugin lets you control the frequency change, speed, and distance of your source with pinpoint accuracy.

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IR-L Convolution Reverb

An easy-to-use reverb plugin with a simple streamlined interface, the IR-L offers the same great convolution reverb sound and performance as our acclaimed IR1.

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X-Click

Ideal for restoring vinyl and shellac records, X-Click removes strong transient noise like clicks, spikes, switching noise, and digital crosstalk while preserving your source material.

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JJP Vocals

Created in association with iconic producer / mixing engineer Jack Joseph Puig, JJP Vocals Plugin emulates the processing chain Jack used on hits by Lady Gaga, John Mayer and Keith Urban.

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UM225 / UM226

From music to movie soundtracks, the UM225 and UM226 stereo-to-surround plugins are the most versatile, best-sounding upmixing processors out there.

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MondoMod

Using an exclusive combination of linked AM, FM and Rotation modulators, the MondoMod chorus plugin creates unique modulation textures, from tranquil to turbulent.

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Greg Wells PianoCentric

Get access to the piano and keyboard mixing techniques perfected by producer, songwriter and mixing engineer Greg Wells (Adele, Katy Perry, OneRepublic).

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OneKnob Filter

From the mixing room to the DJ booth, OneKnob Filter is a powerful sweepable filter with switchable resonance modes, perfect for full mixes, loops, synths and more.

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OneKnob Phatter

Add bottom, weight and body to bass, keys, kick drums and vocals alike with OneKnob Phatter, a bass booster that provides a quick way to thicken them in the mix.

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UltraPitch