The API 550A/B Native from Waves comes with plug-in models of two classic API equalization modules.
The API 550A plug-in is modeled on the late 60's legendary hardware. The software provides reciprocal equalization at fifteen points, in five steps of boost, divided into three overlapping ranges. A band-pass filter can be inserted independently of all other settings.
The API 550B features four overlapped EQ bands. It features 7 switchable filter frequencies spanning up to 5 octaves per band. It even lets you undo previous processing, affect, or even reverse tonal modifications.
Together, the API 550A/B equalizers add a wide array of classic tonal options to your production toolbox.
Main Features
"Proportional Q"
The filter bandwidth automatically widens at minimal settings and narrows it at higher settings
The filter bandwidth automatically widens at minimal settings and narrows it at higher settings
12 dB of boost/cut per band
High headroom +30 dB clip level
Reciprocal and repeatable filtering
Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz
Mono and Stereo components
High headroom +30 dB clip level
Reciprocal and repeatable filtering
Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz
Mono and Stereo components
Controls
Global
- Analog: On/Off
- Phase Polarity Reverse: On/Off
- Output Gain: -18dB to +18dB
- Trim: Output Gain Adjustment
- EQ IN: On/Off
- VU Meters: -30dB to 0dB With Clip indicator
API 550A
- HF Filter Gain: -12dB to +12dB
- HF Filter Frequency: 5KHz, 7KHz, 10KHz, 12.5KHz and 15KHz
- MF Bell Filter Gain: -12dB to +12dB
- MF Bell Filter Frequency: 0.4KHz, 0.8KHz, 1.5KHz, 3KHz and 5KHz
- LF Filter Gain: -12dB to +12dB
- LF Filter Frequency: 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, 300Hz and 400Hz
- Filter On/Off: 50Hz to 15KHz Band Pass Filter
- LF Filter Type: Low Shelf or Bell
- HF Filter Type: Hi Shelf or Bell
API 550B
- HF Filter Gain: -12dB to +12dB
- HF Filter Frequency: 2.5KHz, 5KHz, 7KHz, 10KHZ, 12.5KHz, 15KHz and 20KHz
- HF Filter Type: Hi Shelf or Bell
- HMF Bell Filter Gain: -12dB to +12dB
- HMF Bell Filter Frequency: 800Hz, 1.5KHz, 3KHz, 5KHz, 8KHz, 10KHz and 12.5KHz
- LMF Bell Filter Gain: -12dB to +12dB
- LMF Bell Filter Frequency: 75Hz, 150Hz, 180Hz, 240Hz, 500Hz, 700Hz and 1KHz
- LF Filter Gain: -12dB to +12dB
- LF Filter Frequency: 30Hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, 300Hz and 400Hz
- LF Filter Type: Low Shelf or Bell