Waves UM225 / UM226
Surround Tools
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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
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Waves Dorrough Surround
Surround Tools
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Surround Tools
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Waves Trans-X
Transient Shaper
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Waves Berzerk Distortion
Distortion
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Waves Manny Marroquin Distortion
Distortion
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Waves MDMX Distortion Modules
Distortion
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Waves MultiMod Rack
Distortion
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Waves OneKnob Driver
Distortion
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Waves Enigma
Phaser
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Waves S1 Stereo Imager
Stereo Width
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Waves Brauer Motion
Stereo Width
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Waves Scheps Omni Channel 2
Channel Strip
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Waves Kramer HLS Channel
Channel Strip
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Waves Renaissance Channel
Channel Strip
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Waves CLA Unplugged
Channel Strip
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Waves Maserati ACG
Channel Strip
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Waves Abbey Road EMI TG12345 Channel
Channel Strip
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Waves AudioTrack
Channel Strip
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Waves MetaFilter
Filter
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Waves OneKnob Filter
Filter
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Waves eMo F2 Filter
Filter
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Waves PRS SuperModels
Amp Simulator
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Waves Voltage Amps
Amp Simulator
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Waves GTR3
Amp Simulator
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Waves GTR Solo
Amp Simulator
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Waves H-Reverb Hybrid Reverb
Reverb
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Waves IR1 Convolution Reverb
Reverb
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Waves Manny Marroquin Reverb
Reverb
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Waves Lofi Space
Reverb
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Waves IR-Live Convolution Reverb
Reverb
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Waves IR-L Convolution Reverb
Reverb
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Waves OneKnob Wetter
Reverb
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Waves Abbey Road Reverb Plates
Reverb
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Waves Magma Springs
Reverb
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Waves IR360 Convolution Reverb
Reverb
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Waves Abbey Road Chambers
Reverb
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Waves Linear Phase EQ
EQ
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Waves Abbey Road RS56 Passive EQ
EQ
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Waves H-EQ Hybrid Equalizer
EQ
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Waves V-EQ3
EQ
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Waves V-EQ4
EQ
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Waves SSL G-Equalizer
EQ
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Waves GEQ Graphic Equalizer
EQ
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Waves OneKnob Brighter
EQ
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Waves API 550
EQ
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Waves Q10 Equalizer
EQ
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Waves Renaissance Equalizer
EQ
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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.