Waves - News and Rumours
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Waves returns perpetual Licenses after huge backlash
29 Mar · Two days after setting the internet on fire with its move to a subscription-only model, Waves now says that perpetual licenses will be back.
When to use an SSL bus compressor and why?
29 Mar · The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We check out the different formats currently available.
Waves Creative Access moves plugins to subscription-only plans
27 Mar · With Waves Creative Access, plug-in collections will now be available exclusively via subscriber services starting at $14,99/month.
Why do we still use leveling amplifiers during the recording process?
15 Mar · We check out the different types, formats, and applications of leveling amplifiers and how they are used in the recording process.
The Dark Side Of The Moon turns 50: How to sound like Pink Floyd
04 Mar · This week in 1973, Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon was released. We take a look back in history at this epitaph of modern music.
Waves announces Spherix Compressor and Limiter for immersive mixing
28 Sep 2022 · Waves Spherix is a new dynamics processing plug-in designed for quick and streamlined work on immersive mixes (up to 7.1.4).
Waves Harmony: get 8-part vocal and instrument harmonies done easy
01 Aug 2022 · Waves Harmony is a harmonizer plug-in generating up to 8 harmony tracks from any pitched input audio, such as instruments and vocals.
Paul McCartney at 80: His instruments & amps from The Beatles to today
25 Jul 2022 · In the spirit of Paul McCartney's 80th birthday celebration this week, we look back at some of his favourite gear choices over the years.
External DSP solutions: are they really worth it?
15 Jul 2022 · We discuss the pros and cons of external DSP systems and check out some options for use in the studio and live sound environments.
Best API plug-ins: 8 console, preamp, EQ & compressor emulations
25 Jun 2022 · Hankering after the rock 'n' roll API sound in your DAW? Here's our pick of the best API plug-ins to give you that hardware sound in the box.
Are plug-in manufacturers running out of ideas?
07 May 2022 · With new plug-ins popping up almost every day, do you sometimes feel like you've seen it all before? Are manufacturers running out of ideas?
Waves Nx Germano Studios New York: Hit factory sound on your ears
04 Apr 2022 · The Waves Nx Germano Studios virtual mix room plug-in puts you in the control room of the NY studio formerly known as The Hit Factory.
How to recreate an authentic-sounding dub delay with software plugins
01 Apr 2022 · Producing authentic dub delay has always been tricky to do in the box. We go through some techniques and some of the best plugins available.
Waves Clarity Vx and Clarity Vx Pro: Automatic, AI-based vocal denoising
07 Mar 2022 · Waves has released Clarity Vx and Clarity Vx Pro: two new AI-based plug-ins designed to help you deal with unwanted background noise in voice recordings.
Waves drops COSMOS AI-powered Sample Finder (free) and CR8 Creative Sampler (USD 10)
15 Feb 2022 · Waves released a free piece of software called COSMOS Sample Finder and a plug-in - CR8 Creative Sampler - which you can have for $10.
Incoming: Waves freebie for everyone working with samples
11 Feb 2022 · Waves wants to show producers some love with something for flipping samples. Just what could that be? We will know more on February 15, 2022!
Waves Audio Retro Fi: conjure analog lo-fi sounds from your DAW
29 Nov 2021 · Waves gave us a taste on Black Friday, now we get the full Retro fI effects plug-in for creatively downgrading audio with lo-fi charms.
Get the Waves Lofi Space reverb plug-in for FREE – only today!
26 Nov 2021 · Waves has released Lofi Space as its annual free plug-in for Black Friday 2021. Lofi Space serves up analog echoes and reverbs. Get it for FREE – TODAY ONLY!
Thomann Cyberweek Software Deals: Big savings on the latest plug-ins!
24 Nov 2021 · Thomann's Cyberweek deals cover all things digital - DAWs, plug-ins, and other audio software. You have until 29.11.2021 to take your pick!
Waves SSL EV2 Channel: SSL 4000E console sound for your DAW
16 Nov 2021 · SSL EV2 Channel reincarnates the SSL 4000E console channel strip with the Brown and Black EQ, mic/line input saturation, dynamics, and more!
Waves V13 update brings support for Apple M1 CPUs and Windows 11
11 Oct 2021 · Waves has updated its plug-ins to V13. The new versions offer native support for Apple M1 processors and Windows 11, among other improvements.
The best plug-ins for Auto-Tune effects and pitch correction
10 Sep 2021 · Love it or hate it – Auto-Tune is everywhere. But there are many alternatives. Here's our list of the best pitch correction plug-ins.