Waves Horizon - Mixing and Mastering Plug-Ins Bundle (TDM/Native/SoundGrid, Download)

AudioTrack from Waves is a plug-in that features three complete processors in a single, easy-to-use interface. Ideal for multimedia, voiceovers, project studios, and more, the plug-in contains a four-band EQ, compressor/expander, and a gate.

Bass Rider from Waves is a plug-in that rides bass levels automatically, without changing the natural sound of the instrument. Optimized for the frequency range and envelope characteristics of bass instruments, the plug-in functions equally well on any bass tracks, DI, amplified, acoustic, synthesizer, upright, etc. Unlike a compressor, the processor works note by note without disturbing the inner dynamics, allowing for natural sustain and decay.

C1 Compressor from Waves is a dynamics processor plug-in featuring three distinct modules. The compressor/expander, gate/expander, filter/EQ sections allow the plug-in to fulfill multiple functions, either as separate processors, or combined for maximum flexibility. The plug-in includes Native, SoundGrid and TDM licenses.

C4 Multiband from Waves is a multiband dynamics processor plug-in that features four bands of up and down expansion, limiting, and compression, along with dynamic and standard EQ. By combining the technologies from the Renaissance Compressor and the C1 Parametric Compander, the plug-in provides comprehensive and transparent control over the contours of a mix.

Center from Waves is a plug-in useful for fine tuning final mixes and for mastering applications. The software allows for separating the phantom center in stereo sources from the side (L/R) content in order to bring out or bring down the vocals, or whatever occupies the center space, without affecting everything else.

Conversely, it is possible to widen or narrow the side content without disturbing the center, aiding post-production engineers as well as DJs, to reposition, isolate, and even eliminate elements from a mix.

CLA Guitars from Waves is a plug-in that delivers a wide variety of guitar tones that can be used for any kind of song production. It includes six essential effects, each with three color coded presets - bass, treble, compression, reverb, delay, and pitch (chorusing/doubling).

The plug-in includes both Native and SoundGrid licenses.

The CLA-2A from Waves is a plug-in modeled after the legendary classic compressor/limiter. Like the original electro-optical tube compressor, the plug-in retains the smooth, frequency-dependent behavior that has made the hardware a favorite of engineers everywhere.

The plug-in can also be used on guitars and bass, and shines on vocal performances. The software contains presets developed by Chris Lord-Alge, providing a huge choice of settings for obtaining classic sounding compression and limiting.

The CLA-3A from Waves is a plug-in modeled after a famous early 70's solid-state compressor that was originally known for its unique and highly transparent compression curve. Features of the original included a quick response and the subtle harmonic distortion, both of which are faithfully recreated in the software version. The plug-in is especially useful on bass, as well as on guitars and vocals.

The CLA-76 from Waves is a plug-in that features models (Blacky and Bluey) of the famed mid '60s Class-A line-level limiting amplifier. A favorite studio tool, the original hardware had a super fast attack—as quick as 50 microseconds—that is reproduced in the software model. The plug-in can be used on numerous sources, but really shines when processing drums.

Also featured is the All Ratio Buttons In setting that provided the trademark overdriven tone of the original, along with modeled preamp distortion. The original hardware underwent numerous revisions after it was first introduced with a blue strip on a silver faceplate. The black-face version added low-noise circuits on additional circuit boards and reduced distortion. Both versions are represented here.

DeBreath from Waves is a plug-in for rescuing an otherwise perfect vocal take that is marred by too much breath-capture. The software uses an algorithm that detects and separates a vocal take into two distinct components - voice only and breath only. This allows for simply lowering the unwanted artifacts. For situations where the breath removal sounds artificial, a control allows for adding room tone to cover up the reduction or removal.

DeEsser from Waves is a plug-in used to reduce excessive sibilance ("ess" and "shh" sounds) from vocal tracks. Inspired by vintage gear for precision de-essing and high frequency limiting, the plug-in delivers smooth and natural output without complicated adjustments.

Doppler from Waves is a plug-in that produces the sonic effect of a sound source moving towards or away from a listener, simulating the classic Doppler effect. The plug-in allows for control of the frequency change, speed, and distance from the sonic source with pinpoint accuracy.

Doubler from Waves is a plug-in that can automatically create a double-track effect, especially useful for vocals. Using adjustable delay and pitch modulation, the plug-in adds a rich texture on vocals, but works equally well on polyphonic instruments and full mixes.

Enigma from Waves is a plug-in that allows for twisting, bending, and mangling of sounds with effects that go beyond phasing and flanging. The software uses a combination of filters, short delay feedback loops, reverb, LFO modulation, and more to create radical, and unusual sonic textures.

GTR3 from Waves packages together four plug-ins that are only available in this and other select bundles. GTR3 Amps delivers vintage and contemporary amps, inspired by amplifiers from Fender Marshall, Mesa/Boogie, Vox and others. From distortion, doubler and delay to flanger, phaser, fuzz and more, GTR3 Stomps provides all the processors needed to customize guitar tone. It includes features like sync-to-host BPM and real-time MIDI control.

GTR ToolRack features virtual guitar amps, cabs and effects and runs as a plug-in or as a standalone application for real-time processing. The latter allows the performer to plug their guitar straight into a laptop and process the sound live on stage, using a MIDI foot controller for real-time preset selection and sound manipulation. Each instance of GTR3 ToolRack holds up to six GTR Stomps, two GTR Amps, and the GTR Tuner, a chromatic tuner that can be set to standard, alternate, and chromatic tunings.

H-Comp from Waves is a hybrid compressor plug-in that models the behavior of transformer, tube, and transistor circuits, and combines them with the repeatability of software. The compressor's release performance is specifically modeled on the corresponding analog behavior, while a wet/dry control allows for parallel compression.

Other features include multiple sync functions, an output limiter, and access to the compressor circuitry via an external side-chain for additional compression control.

H-Delay from Waves is a hybrid delay plug-in that features old school PCM42-style effects like filtering, flanging, and phasing, along with slap-back echo, ping-pong delay, and tempo-sync with modulation. The plug-in has full MIDI support.

An intuitive interface aids in quickly creating an effect using a comprehensive set of controls and includes a tap tempo pad for manually tapping in a tempo. Internal or host-to sync is also available, and the high- and low-pass filters can be linked.

IR-L Convolution Reverb from Waves is a convolution based, stereo reverb plug-in that is capable of recreating the sound of real acoustic spaces. Over 100 impulse responses are provided, editable via the easy and efficient, streamlined interface. Unlike some convolution reverbs that deliver a static response, the IR-L has the ability to extended the RT60 decay time of a particular space without affecting the reverb's envelope and frequency content.

The Kramer HLS Channel from Waves is a plug-in that models the microphone preamp and EQ section of a '60s Helios mixing console. The plug-in was developed in association with producer/engineer Eddie Kramer, a prominent engineer at London's Olympic Studios and who used their Helios console during a period that yielded many classic rock n' roll recordings.

The unique behavior, coloration, and drive of the Helios console's preamps were modeled along with the equalizers, renowned for their sweet saturation, high-end presence, and fat low-frequency boost. For added authenticity the console's inherent noise and hum was also included. The plug-in also features a precision-modeled VU meter that recreates the sensitivity, ballistic behavior, look, and feel of the original.

Kramer Master Tape from Waves is a plug-in that models the audio characteristics of a vintage 1/4" reel-to-reel tape machine. The plug-in provides the usual controls found on tape machines, such as adjustable tape speed, bias, and flux, in addition to control over things that were at one time considered faults. Wow and flutter and noise can these days be considered desirable characteristics in some circumstances to add a tape-like signature to digital audio.

The plug-in also includes what was once an unintended consequence of using tape, namely a flexible slap and feedback delay, ideal for rock, dance, dub, or any other audio application. For recording, mixing, mastering, and more, the plug-in delivers the richness and warmth of real tape saturation to any DAW.

The Kramer PIE Compressor from Waves is a mono/stereo dynamics plug-in modeled on a vintage analog Pye compressor heard on numerous classic rock records. The plug-in emulates the original down to replicating the VU meter's superfast refresh rates, recreating the accuracy, sensitivity, and ballistic behavior of the physical analog meter. The compressor itself has compression ratios up to 5:1 as well as a limiter mode, and features auto make-up gain.

L1 Ultramaximizer from Waves is a plug-in that provides dynamics control for any audio application, from multimedia to mastering. The software features look-ahead peak limiting, level maximization, and high resolution re-quantization, and is known for its transparency and punch.

L2 Ultramaximizer from Waves is a plug-in that provides dynamics control for mixing, mastering, and more. The software features look-ahead brickwall peak limiting, level maximization, and ultra high resolution re-quantization for crystal clear level gain.

The L3 Multimaximizer from Waves is a plug-in that performs multi-band peak limiting, delivered in two versions. The Multimaximizer and Ultramaximizer plug-ins both utilize the Peak Limiting Mixer (PLMixer) engine with the only difference being less control provided on the Ultramaximizer.

The plug-in uses linear phase crossover filters to divide the audio spectrum into five bands. The PLMixer then uses psychoacoustic criteria to intelligently decide how much attenuation to apply to each band so that all available headroom is used.

The result is that inter-modulation is minimized and overall loudness is maximized, while brick-wall limiting and a single master threshold control are both maintained. With its transparent operation, brick-wall limiting, dithering, and noise shaping control, the L3 is able to function as a complete mastering processor.

The L3-16 Multimaximizer from Waves is a plug-in that performs multi-band peak limiting. The software achieves this by dividing the audio source into sixteen variable bands and utilizing the company's "Peak Limiting Mixer" (PLMixer) engine.

The plug-in uses linear phase crossover filters to divide the audio spectrum, while the PLMixer uses psychoacoustic criteria to decide how much attenuation to apply to each band so that all available headroom is used. The result is that inter-modulation is minimized and overall loudness is maximized, while brick-wall limiting is still maintained.

The Linear Phase EQ from Waves is a plug-in created with mastering as its main focus. The linear phase filters preserve the original musical balance with absolutely zero phase shift, while providing precise control over the harmonic spectrum.

The Linear Phase Multiband Compressor from Waves is a multiband dynamics plug-in for mixing, mastering, and more. The software utilizes technologies like Adaptive Thresholds, Automatic Makeup Gain, and Finite Response Filters.

The inclusion of linear phase crossovers allows the plug-in to function without any phase-based distortion, and each of the five bands features threshold, gain, range, attack and release controls for transparent multiband compression.

Maserati DRM from Waves is live or programmed drum track enhancing software, featuring Tony Maserati's settings for making tracks cut through a thick mix. The "Drum Slammer" works for a wide variety of drum sounds and includes controls for bass and treble EQ, plus a "snap" control which modifies the transient component of the drum sounds.

Seven drum types can each be adjusted, including bass drum, snare top, snare bottom, high hat, toms, overhead and room tones. The plug-in includes both Native and SoundGrid licenses.

MaxxBass from Waves is a plug-in for enhancing the perceived loudness of the bass content in an audio source. The software uses psycho-acoustics to calculate precise harmonics that are related to the fundamental tones of sound. When these harmonics are combined with the original signal, it creates the effect of lower, deeper frequencies that is apparent on virtually any speaker.

MaxxVolume from Waves is a four-way dynamics processor plug-in that combines several technologies from the company's other processors into a single, unified interface. Building on the L2 Ultramaximizer, C1 Parametric Compander, Renaissance Vox, and Renaissance Compressor, the plug-in provides a unique functionality for mixing and mastering, as well as broadcast and post-production.

When used with vocals, the processor allows the vocal to stay in focus with automatic level riding. When working with instruments, the plug-in can control the dynamic range without the artifacts of compressors and limiters. And for broadcast, the engineer can bring any program material to a fixed destination level, making it ideal for radio and TV, podcasting, Internet streaming, and more.

MetaFlanger from Waves is a plug-in for emulating the sound of great vintage tape flanging and phaser. The software is capable of generating anything from gentle choruses and dual-delay flanging sounds, to sharp phasing and extreme jet sweeps.

MondoMod from Waves is a modulation plug-in for creating unique sonic textures ranging from tranquil to turbulent. The software uses a combination of linked AM (Amplitude Modulation), FM (Frequency Modulation) and rotation modulators. The software features five selectable waveforms for the LFO, and the overall tempo of the modulators can be synchronized to the host software.

The Morphoder from Waves is a plug-in that redefines the sound of the classic vocoder. The plug-in allows for combining two distinct audio signals to create new and perhaps strange sonic combinations, with unmatched clarity and definition.

At the heart of the plug-in is an eight-voice synthesizer with formant control and a modulator with a Linear Phase EQ. MIDI control is also available. A four-octave virtual keyboard provides note input directly from within the plug-in.

MV2 from Waves is a compressor plug-in that is as effective as it is deceptively simple. With high and low level compression controlled by a streamlined interface, the plug-in is the simplest, most flexible way to control sound using intuitive dual faders for quick dynamic optimization.

OneKnob Driver from Waves is a single-knob operated overdrive plug-in inspired by famous guitar overdrive pedals. It can produce tones ranging from light overdrive to full distortion. In addition to guitar tracks, the OneKnob Driver can be used on vocals, piano, synths, drums, and bass. The plug-in includes both Native and SoundGrid licenses.

OneKnob Filter from Waves is a single-knob-operated sweepable filter plug-in with switchable resonance modes. It can be used for live DJ performances, on full mixes, loops, or synthesizer tracks. The plug-in includes both Native and SoundGrid licenses.

The PAZ Analyzer from Waves is an audio analysis plug-in that generates a comprehensive real-time visual representation of the audio's stereo positioning, frequency spread, and peak/RMS levels. It shows the peak and RMS displays with individually re-settable peak hold values, and provides optional resolution in 10 Hz steps for precise analysis below 250 Hz. The analysis graphic output can be saved as a text file.

The PS22 Stereo Maker from Waves is ideal for revitalizing old recordings, as well as sound effects, guitar leads, and more. The software provides mono-to-stereo emulation, can be used to enhance individual tracks, or for re-balancing the spatial imaging of a stereo mix.

The PuigChild Compressor from Waves is a plug-in that emulates the sound of the legendary Fairchild compressor. Originally designed for vinyl mastering, what's left of the remaining hardware units command "artwork" prices and are virtual unavailable to most people.

However, the sound characteristics of the unit are universally sought after. The plug-in captures all the nuances of Jack Joseph Puig's Fairchild 670, along with every detail regarding its rich and complex harmonic output. Linked and unlinked modes are included, as is a lateral vertical mode for optimal stereo imaging.

PuigTec EQ from Waves provides a pair of EQ plug-ins that used together provide a full-range, vintage EQ chain. Both original Pultec hardware units on which the plug-ins have been modeled, continue to this day to be mainstays at high-end studios.

The EQP-1A is known for its unique ability to boost and cut the same frequencies simultaneously, thereby creating a resonant shelf. The distinctive midrange tonal characteristics of the MEQ-5 make it the perfect complement to the EQP-1A.

The Q10 from Waves is a paragraphic EQ plug-in that features up to ten frequency bands within seven components. The software delivers precision equalization for mixing and mastering alike, with each band having the same extended frequency range, and the ability to narrow the bandwidth (Q) for more surgical tasks.

With presets that cover a wide range of applications and advanced noise shaping, the software provides the tools for both creating special effects and spectral modifications that range from subtle to extreme. The plug-in includes Native, SoundGrid and TDM licenses.

Q-Clone from Waves is an EQ modeling plug-in that consists of two parts; the first features a large library of classic EQ presets, taken from multiple hardware units. The second, Q-Capture, allows the user to capture custom settings of any hardware EQ at hand.

The software sends a known signal into the hardware EQ set to its desired settings and the return sound is then analyzed and promptly made into an EQ preset that can be reused any number of times. This way a mix can be built with different EQ settings on each track using a single hardware EQ.

The Renaissance Axx from Waves is a dynamics plug-in engineered especially for guitar and bass. Settings can be dialed in very easily via a three-parameter interface that includes a fixed ratio curve, automatic release value, and an output limiter to prevent clipping.

The Renaissance Bass from Waves is a bass enhancement plug-in featuring the company's MaxxBass psycho-acoustic technology. Tightening up the bass component of mix, or any material for that matter, has never been easier, while at the same time providing the ability to extend the perceived bass depth by up to 1.5 octaves without stressing the speaker system.

Renaissance Channel from Waves is a channel strip plug-in featuring equalization, compression, limiting, and gating in a single convenient interface. Borrowing processors from the company's Renaissance line of plug-ins, the channel strip can function equally well during tracking and mixing.

The Renaissance Compressor from Waves is a compressor plug-in that features two compression modes: vintage opto and modern electro. Featuring a streamlined interface, the plug-in utilizes technologies from both the company's C1 Parametric Compander, along with the L1 Ultramaximizer.

The Renaissance DeEsser from Waves is a plug-in used to reduce excess sibilance (ess and shh sounds) from vocal tracks. A sibilance attenuator reduces undesirable high frequencies while preserving the integrity of the source. A variety of presets for both male and female voices along with the functionality of audio or side-chain monitoring, allows for spotting problem areas and fixing them with accuracy and ease.

The Renaissance Equalizer from Waves is a paragraphic EQ plug-in that features real-time EQ graphing, vintage-modeled filter curves, and extended internal headroom.

The Renaissance Reverb from Waves is a reverb plug-in that features the classic, rich reverb tails of high-end hardware reverbs, while delivering precise control over all aspects of the reverb simulation.

The software provides an advanced early reflection system, and dual-band EQ and damping controls. An interesting feature of the early reflections is the ability to input negative values, thus delaying the dry signal. This can create an interesting bloom effect before the onset of the dry signal.

Renaissance Vox from Waves is a plug-in that provides optimized dynamics control for vocals. The interface features simple, streamlined controls for compression, gate/expansion, limiting, and level maximization. With just a few adjustments, vocals can take on a vivid and smooth sound.

S1 Stereo Imager from Waves is a plug-in that provides the tools to manipulate the spatial imaging of audio material. Using psycho-acoustic techniques, the software can enhance and alter stereo separation using a choice of three components. It can, among other things, make the stereo field wider or narrower, place objects outside of the speakers, or compensate for a "lopsided" image.

SoundShifter from Waves is a three-component plug-in that delivers pitch or time shifting without losing the punch, groove and transients of the original source material. The plug-in allows for changing key, changing tempo, changing duration, and manipulating the time-pitch continuum with accuracy and clarity.

SuperTap from Waves is a delay plug-in inspired by the sound and legacy of analog tape. Featuring extensive modulation, panning, and filter options, the software delivers analog style with digital precision. Tempo entry can be achieved automatically using the sync to host tempo functionality, or by using the Tap-Pad feature for tapping in a tempo setting.

TransX from Waves is a processor plug-in that modifies the shape of transients, either sharpening or softening the edges. Use of the software allows for breathing life into dull sounding drum loops, accentuating or attenuating instrumental attacks, and modifying room acoustics. The plug-in can also highlight sustains and can be used on individual tracks or, with judicious use, on complete mixes.

TrueVerb from Waves is a reverb plug-in designed to simulate real acoustic spaces. It combines reverb with an early reflections simulator to create natural-sounding virtual acoustic environments. The software features a flexible graphic interface and a wide range of editing parameters.

UltraPitch from Waves is a plug-in designed for achieving thick stereo chorusing, doubling, parallel harmonization, vocal slap back and spread effects, and much more. Using three modules it's possible to transpose, harmonize, modulate, and transform any sound. Multiple factory presets, including classic setups, are conveniently available.

UM225 / UM226 from Waves uses patented center and rear channel extraction processes, together with an LFE channel enrichment process to deliver 5.0 and 5.1 surround imaging from stereo files. The plug-in maintains the character of the original mix including absolute levels, relative levels, and relative positions in space.

V-Comp Native from Waves is a dynamics plug-in that uses time constants and a fixed nominal output gain to recreate the famous output-bus sound signature of a vintage 2254 hardware compressor. The plug-in is very responsive, with only a little gain reduction needed to glue a mix together.

The V-EQ3 from Waves is a three-band EQ plug-in modeled after the 1066 and 1073 console modules, two of the most sought after EQs. It features the same classic frequency cutoff points as the originals, along with a variable high-pass filter.

The V-EQ4 from Waves is a four-band EQ plug-in modeled after the 1081 console module and features detailed high frequency boosts, plus high-pass and low-pass filters. The software conveys the vintage character of the original hardware while simultaneously delivering modern digital usability.

The Vitamin Sonic Enhancer from Waves is a multi-band harmonic enhancer and tone-shaping plug-in that can improve the sound of an audio file by mixing an enriched version with the original signal. With its zero-latency processing, the plug-in is suitable for studio and live mix engineers alike. Used as an insert on any track or buss, the plug-in delivers a result comparable to what can be obtained from a parallel chain of EQ, compression and saturation processors, but without the need for complex connectivity.

Vocal Rider from Waves is a plug-in that automatically rides the levels of vocal tracks during mix-down. This relieves the engineer from having to manually ride a physical mixing console fader, or drawing in each individual level change on a DAW track. The only thing needed is setting the target range of the vocal level in relation to the rest of the mix.

Unlike regular compression, the software adds no additional coloring to the track. The Vocal Rider Live component includes a spill control to differentiate the vocal from background instrumentation and noise, providing for better tracking and performance.

Waves Tune LT from Waves is a "lite" edition of Waves Tune and uses an intuitive interface and simplified controls. Like its big brother, it will automatically tune a vocal track, making the changes as gentle or as aggressive as required, using default parameters or custom settings. Selecting the root note and scale allows the plug-in to correct to the notes in that key. In addition to dozens of preset scales, custom scales can be created.