Brand profile · Israel, est. 1992

Waves

Waves Audio, initially known for its pioneering audio plugins, has evolved into a significant player in live sound and studio infrastructure. Founded on the concept of accessible, powerful digital signal processing, Waves has built a reputation for innovation and a broad product range catering to both studio and live performance environments. Their move into hardware reflects a desire to integrate their DSP expertise into robust, real-world solutions.

Waves plugins (historical cornerstone)eMotion digital mixing systemsSuperRack live sound processing platformDante and MADI integrationDSP-driven workflow efficiency
1992founded
Israelcountry
255products in stock
$128–$17kprice range

Waves in the charts

Every chart where Waves has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.

All 255 Waves products

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Waves Nx – Virtual Mix Room over Headphones

Utility

Waves Primary Source Expander

Utility

Waves WLM Plus Loudness Meter

Utility

Waves Clarity Vx DeReverb

Audio Restoration

Waves COSMOS Sample Finder

Utility

Waves NLS Non-Linear Summer

Utility

Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor

Audio Restoration

Waves Kramer Master Tape

Tape Emulation

Waves Magma StressBox

Dynamics Processor

Waves Renaissance DeEsser

De Esser

Waves Greg Wells VoiceCentric

Vocal Processing

Waves Manny Marroquin Triple D

Vocal Processing

Waves Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel

Vocal Processing

Waves Maserati VX1

Vocal Processing

Waves Clarity Vx Pro

Vocal Processing

Waves Butch Vig Vocals

Vocal Processing

Waves Waves Tune LT

Vocal Processing

Waves Greg Wells MixCentric

Multi Effect

Waves Scheps Parallel Particles

Multi Effect

Waves JJP Strings & Keys

Multi Effect

Waves Eddie Kramer Effects Channel

Multi Effect

Waves Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel

Multi Effect

Waves Greg Wells ToneCentric

Saturation

Waves, honestly

What Waves does well
  • Unparalleled DSP processing power and flexibility
  • Seamless plugin-hardware integration
  • Robust and reliable live sound infrastructure
  • Highly customizable and scalable systems
  • Industry-leading Dante and MADI support
What to watch for
  • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment
  • Steep learning curve for complex systems
  • Can be overwhelming for users unfamiliar with DSP
  • Hardware ecosystem still maturing compared to competitors
  • Requires careful system design and configuration

Questions about Waves

Are Waves hardware products manufactured in-house?

While Waves designs and engineers their hardware, manufacturing is primarily outsourced to contract manufacturers in Asia, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness.

How does Waves’ SuperRack system compare to other digital mixing platforms?

SuperRack distinguishes itself through its modularity and focus on DSP-intensive tasks, offering unparalleled flexibility for complex live sound and broadcast scenarios, often integrating directly with Waves’ plugin ecosystem.

What kind of technical support does Waves offer for its hardware?

Waves provides comprehensive technical support through online resources, a dedicated support team, and often regional service partners to assist with setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.

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