PuigTec EQs (Pultec emulation)Įmulations of the iconic Pultec EQP-1A and MEQ-5 equalizers of the 1950s. You’ll likely find that the smooth, frequency-dependent quirks of the original unit are accurately, if not uniquely, represented by the Waves plugin. There’s just a lot of them that you should consider trying yourself! As its name and look suggest, the CLA-2A is based on Teletronix’s LA-2A leaving amplifier developed in the early ’60s. It sure seems like it, but Waves doesn’t only model fantastic compressors. There’s also an included 50 or 60 Hz analogue hum for some added flavor, if desired! CLA-2A Compressor/Limiter (LA-2A emulation) Waves offers two revisions inspired by the mid-1960s compressor, including both a “Blacky” and a “Bluey.” With attack settings as fast as 50 microseconds and the famed “all buttons in” mode, the CLA-76 is an excellent choice for in-the-box mixing. UREI’s original 1176LN compressor/limiter is one of the most used and desired pieces of hardware ever produced. They are all now provided to you in one flexible yet fully cohesive channel strip plugin.” CLA-76 Compressor (1176 emulation) The Omni Channel is designed to provide the best of the analogue and digital worlds: “Through years of mixing diverse music genres, Andrew Scheps has perfected certain combinations of go-to processors – some based on classic hardware units, some being innovative modules developed from scratch – each with its own unique character.

The following are some of the best and most practical effects that any engineer should include in their plugin cache. From analogue hardware emulations to one-of-a-kind processors, audio professionals and enthusiasts use hundreds of Waves plugins to shape their mixes. Today, Waves is one of the top plugin manufacturers in the industry. Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing in the Box using Waves Plugins – Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro ()

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