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Abbey Road J37 Tape Plugin – In-Depth Review
The Waves Abbey Road J37 Tape plugin is a faithful emulation of the original 1-inch, 4-track tape machine used at Abbey Road Studios – the same gear behind countless 1960s and ’70s classics. With three vintage EMI tape formulas (888, 811 and 815), selectable tape speed (7.5 or 15 ips), bias control, saturation, wow &…
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Waves Tune Real-Time Review: Fast, Transparent Vocal Pitch Correction
Waves Tune Real-Time delivers ultra-low-latency, automatic pitch correction – letting you hear pitch-perfect vocals as you record or perform, whether in the studio or live. With its intuitive interface, you can choose between smooth, natural tuning or full-on “T-Pain / Auto-Tune” style quantisation, tweak formants and vibrato preservation, select custom or preset scales, and even…
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Understanding the Waves Update Plan: History, Purpose, Costs, and Real-World Impact
Many producers misunderstand what the Waves Update Plan (WUP) actually is – or why it exists at all. In this guide we break down what’s included, what happens when your plan lapses, and who benefits most – helping you decide whether keeping Update Plan coverage makes sense for your setup. This in-depth, independent article explains…
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API 2500 analogue modelled vintage compressor plugin review
The Waves API 2500 delivers a powerful, punchy stereo-bus compressor – a faithful software emulation of the classic hardware unit known for glueing mixes together while preserving punch and clarity. With its signature “Thrust” circuit, selectable compressor types (feed-forward or feedback), adjustable link and stereo-link options, and flexible attack/release controls, it works beautifully across drum…
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Renaissance Bass (R-Bass) psycho-acoustic & harmonic bass tool
Waves Renaissance Bass uses psycho-acoustic harmonic enhancement to give mixes heavy, rich low end – even on small speakers. By generating harmonics that trick the ear into hearing deeper bass, R-Bass helps bass lines, 808s, kicks or mix-buses cut through clearly without muddying the low end or overloading the mix. It’s quick to dial in,…
