Avid VENUE Compatible Plugins

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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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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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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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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F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ

Surgical dynamic equalizer with 6 floating, fully-adjustable parametric filter bands, advanced EQ and compression/expansion controls per band, mid-side processing options, real-time frequency spectrum analyzer, and more.

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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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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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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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Renaissance Vox

The first-choice vocal compressor for top engineers worldwide. With its approachable interface of just 3 controls for gating, compression and output gain, R-Vox is the quickest route to a legendary vocal sound.

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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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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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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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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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Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter

Modeled on one of the few surviving tube-powered units ever made, this plugin delivers the unique character of the original hardware unit, with all the advantages of software.

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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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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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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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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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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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Renaissance Bass

The industry’s favorite plugin for delivering a richer, deeper low end that translates even on small playback systems. A tried-and-true workhorse for countless Grammy-winning engineers.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Infected Mushroom Pusher

Created with electronic duo Infected Mushroom, Pusher is an innovative multiband sonic enhancer and limiter/clipper designed to push your tracks to the max.

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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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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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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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Renaissance Compressor

The gold standard for smooth, great-sounding compression, R-Comp has delivered musical results for countless top engineers and musicians. Features vintage Opto and modern Electro modes.

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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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VU Meter

Mix and track in your DAW using the industry’s classic metering method, in order to help you achieve optimal levels, sufficient headroom and a clearer mix.

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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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Renaissance Reverb

Classic recursive reverb with rich reverb tails, 12 reverb types, and an advanced early reflection system. The first choice for countless producers and engineers.

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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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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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Greg Wells VoiceCentric

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

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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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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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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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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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Renaissance DeEsser

This specialized sibilance attenuator allows you to reduce undesirable high frequencies surgically, while preserving the sparkle and musicality of the source.

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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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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 MixCentric

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

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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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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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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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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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Manny Marroquin Triple D

The Manny Marroquin Triple D plugin: DeBoxy to remove ‘boxy’sound from the low mids, DeHarsher to eliminate harshness in the mids/high mids and DeEsser for high ‘sss’ and ‘shh’ sounds.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Renaissance Equalizer

An intuitive, analog-style 6-band paragraphic EQ, with variable filter types, vintage-sounding curves, and a real-time frequency analyzer. A favorite for countless Grammy-winning producers and engineers.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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V-EQ4

Modeled on the highly sought-after 1081 console module, the V-EQ4 equalizer features detailed high frequency boosts plus High Pass and Low Pass Filters to deliver the real sound of vintage gear.

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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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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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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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W43 Noise Reduction Plugin

Perfect for video editors, the W43 noise reduction plugin for video post production cleans audio noise like hiss, hum, traffic noise or wind on dialog tracks.

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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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Renaissance Axx

Engineered for guitars and bass, R-Axx is an all-in-one dynamics processor that delivers mix-ready results in seconds.

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OneKnob Brighter

An intelligent treble booster that adds brightness from the mid-high range on up, OneKnob Brighter is perfect for brightening up tracks or cutting through the mix.

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MaxxVolume

A powerful 4-way dynamics processor, MaxxVolume volume leveler plugin uses high level compression, low level expansion, gating, and leveling to maximize loudness and clarity.

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PS22 Stereo Maker

For mono-to-stereo emulation, enhancing individual tracks, and rebalancing the imaging of stereo mixes, the PS22 mono to stereo enhancer plugin is unsurpassed.

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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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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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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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X-Crackle

Perfect for removing crackles and surface noise from vinyl records and damaged recordings, X-Crackle employs advanced psychoacoustic algorithms to intelligently remove unwanted artifacts.

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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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Renaissance Channel

Renaissance Channel puts the best of Renaissance processing in one place: a complete channel strip combining EQ, compression and gating, with a double-precision audio path, separate sidechains for the Gate and Comp, and more.

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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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