Waves API 560
EQ
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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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All 255 Waves products
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Waves Abbey Road RS124 Compressor
Compressor
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Waves dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter
Compressor
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Waves F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ
EQ
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Waves Linear Phase Multiband Compressor
Compressor
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Waves Waves Tune
Vocal Processing
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Waves Smack Attack
Transient Shaper
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Waves MetaFlanger
Flanger
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Waves PS22 Stereo Maker
Stereo Width
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Waves TrueVerb
Reverb
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Waves Center
Stereo Width
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Waves Torque
Drum FX
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Waves Infected Mushroom Pusher
Enhancer
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Waves MondoMod
Stereo Width
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Waves Doppler
Pitch Shifter
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Waves SoundShifter
Pitch Shifter
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Waves CLA MixDown
Compressor
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Waves Renaissance Compressor
Compressor
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Waves Sync Vx
Vocal Processing
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Waves Vocal Bender
Vocal Processing
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Waves PuigTec EQs
EQ
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Waves Abbey Road Vinyl
Saturation
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Waves C6 Multiband Compressor
Compressor
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Waves OVox Vocal ReSynthesis
Vocal Processing
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Waves BB Tubes
Saturation
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Waves Magma Tube Channel Strip
Channel Strip
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Waves CLA Epic
Reverb
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Waves SSL G-Channel
Channel Strip
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Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter
Exciter
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Waves Sibilance
De Esser
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Waves SSL EV2 Channel
Channel Strip
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Waves JJP Vocals
Vocal Processing
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Waves CLA Bass
Multi Effect
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Waves Abbey Road J37 Tape
Tape Emulation
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Waves PAZ Analyzer
Spectral Analysis
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Waves Renaissance Vox
Compressor
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Waves API 2500
Compressor
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Waves SSL G-Master Buss Compressor
Compressor
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Waves Waves Harmony
Vocal Processing
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Waves Doubler
Vocal Processing
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Waves DeEsser
De Esser
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Waves H-Delay Hybrid Delay
Delay
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Waves CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter
Compressor
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Waves CLA-2A Compressor / Limiter
Compressor
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Waves Renaissance Bass
Enhancer
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Waves Curves Equator
EQ
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Waves Curves AQ
EQ
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Waves Vocal Rider
Vocal Processing
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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.