API 2500
CompressorNail 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.
49 verified plugins in Compressor, EQ, Reverb, Channel Strip, Vocal, and 6 more
Visit Waves website →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.
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.
Glue vocals and instruments with legendary optical compression that adapts intelligently to peaks. Auto makeup gain keeps your tone consistent while frequency-dependent control handles sibilance naturally.
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.
Tame explosive transients in 50 microseconds and lock in punchy, controlled dynamics with vintage tube compression that demands attention on any track.
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.
Boost quiet details while controlling peaks—MV2's dual-range compression lets you lift whispers and tame loud moments simultaneously, all with surgical precision.
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.
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.
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.
Balance your mix with surgical precision across three independent frequency bands, each offering switchable filter types and fixed cutoff points for consistent, musical EQ shaping.
Refine your mix with surgical precision using four overlapping EQ bands that adapt intelligently—proportional Q widens at subtle settings and tightens at aggressive ones, giving you natural control from sub-bass to air.
Dial in surgical tone control across the full spectrum with proportional Q filters that adapt bandwidth to your boost or cut—perfect for problem-solving and subtle spectral sculpting.
Switch between seven distinct sonic characters—from warm vintage gear to surgical digital precision—then split mid/side processing to sculpt width and depth in a single EQ.
Eliminate phase distortion while surgically sculpting low frequencies with surgical precision across nine filter types and three implementation methods for pristine, transparent EQ.
Blend vintage analog warmth into any track with authentic Pultec emulations that add silky highs, punchy lows, and characterful midrange in one plugin.
Command surgical frequency control with 10 independent parametric bands and intelligent proportional Q that tightens automatically as you boost—dial in exactly what you need, nothing more.
Balance any mix with surgical precision using six-band parametric EQ that reveals exactly what you're changing via real-time analysis and analog-modeled resonant shelves.
Dial in the thick, punchy character of legendary SSL consoles. Four surgical bands with variable Q deliver everything from smooth tonal shaping to aggressive presence peaks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dial in any acoustic space with 12 reverb algorithms and surgical early reflection controls—from intimate chambers to vast halls with pristine clarity.
Place any sound inside a precisely modeled room—adjust distance, size, and damping to position sources anywhere in your mix with acoustic authenticity.
Manage 64 DAW tracks across 8 organized buckets while sculpting tone with dual compressors, intelligent gating, and independent sidechain EQ—streamline your entire mix workflow in one plugin.
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.
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.
Route EQ into your dynamics sidechain for surgical de-essing and frequency-aware compression that responds to what actually matters in your mix.
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.
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.
Keep vocal levels locked in place without manual automation, letting dynamic performances stay natural while your mix stays consistent.
Lock vocals perfectly in tune while keeping them naturally expressive—or bend pitch creatively for distinctive effects, all in real-time.
Lock your vocals on pitch instantly—whether you're tracking, performing live, or mixing. No latency, no compromise.
Saturate tracks with vintage Abbey Road console character—choose between edgy valve warmth or solid-state grit, then sculpt harmonics with dual EQ and a dynamic compander for control.
Inject authentic tape warmth and harmonic richness into any track using three legendary EMI tape formulas, each with distinct character and frequency response.
Thicken vocals and instruments with authentic tape warmth by blending vintage saturation, mechanical artifacts, and valve noise that rivals hardware tape machines.
Monitor your mix's true loudness with ballistic metering that catches peaks others miss—essential for mastering, broadcast, and staying within spec standards.
Pinpoint frequency imbalances and phase issues instantly with ultra-precise 52-band analysis, catching problems your ears miss during mixing and mastering.
Hit broadcast and streaming loudness specs consistently with real-time LUFS metering and automatic limiting that catches peaks before they violate standards.
Catch peaks before they clip with zero overshoot protection, then quantize to any bit depth while controlling noise floor with precise dither shaping.
Clamp peaks instantly without artifacts while ARC automatically adapts release timing to your material—dither and noise-shape your way to pristine 16-24 bit masters.
Protect your mix across 16 independent bands with psychoacoustic intelligence, then fine-tune with a 6-band EQ while 20+ release characters keep your sound warm or pristine.
Play authentic bass lines with 14,000 hand-sampled sounds covering finger-style, legato, percussive, and slide techniques. Natural velocity and round-robin layers eliminate synthetic repetition.
Trigger authentic slap bass articulations with 3700+ hand-recorded samples, then sculpt your tone through amp modeling and a full pedalboard of effects.
Snap delays to your tempo instantly, then ping-pong them across stereo with four analog characters for warmth. Independent left/right control lets you build complex rhythmic textures that lock tight.
Orchestrate rhythmic textures with six independent delay taps, each sculpted through dedicated EQ and modulation—lock to your track's tempo or freestyle with custom patterns for hypnotic, evolving slapback effects.
Banish harsh sibilance without artifacts or unnatural pumping. Adaptive processing tracks your vocal dynamics for silky, transparent de-essing every time.
Stop harsh S and Sh sounds from dominating your vocals. Organic ReSynthesis lets you surgically remove sibilance while keeping natural tone intact.