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Waves V17 article graphic featuring StudioVerse Mix Unlock, the redesigned preset menu, plugin controls, audio waveforms and compatibility information.

Waves V17 Explained: What’s New, What It Costs, and Whether It’s Worth Updating

Waves V17 introduces a redesigned preset system, expanded StudioVerse controls, real-time stem separation through ...

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Atmospheric render of an 1176-style compressor in a rack in a warmly-lit studio environment

The UREI / Universal Audio 1176: The Hardware History of a Studio Compressor Legend

A deep historical and technical dive into the legendary UREI / Universal Audio 1176 ...

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Stylised collage of 1176-style compressor plugins with VU meters, knobs, ratio buttons, and colourful FET compressor panels.

The Best 1176-Style Compressor Plugins: 76-Modelled, FET, and All-Buttons-In Compressors

1176-style compression has become a plugin category in its own right. This guide gathers ...

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Waves Update Plan Explained: a short history, and why the WUP exists.

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 ...

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