Product Description

• API 550 Shape Your Tone with Exceptional EQ Curves The API 550 introduced visionary EQ curves. Q varies with gain
• so boosting adds a more focused musical quality—while reducing gain provides natural
• subtle-to-steep tone shaping. Developed in close collaboration with API
• the 550A/B are loving re-creations of these late-60s legends. Expertly selected frequencies lift instruments up
• or place them further back—just as easily as they can sweetly shape a mix’s contour. For individual tracks
• buses
• or full masters
• the 550 defines musical transparency. Features 550A: 5 selectable frequencies for 3 bands
• and 50 Hz – 15kHz filter 550B: 4 overlapping EQ bands with multi-octave ranges Ideal for general problem-solving or sweetening High/low bands for 550A and B switch between peak and shelving Switchable analog harmonic distortion and hiss Convenience features like phase switch
• output trim
• and metering System Requirements Mac macOS Monterey 12
• Ventura 13
• Sonoma 14
• Sequoia 15 VST / AU / AAX PC Windows 10+ VST / AAX 1. Head to https: //www.waves.com/create-account 2. Enter your email and choose a password to create an account (if you already have a Waves account
• choose Log in
• enter your details and head to Step 5) > click 'Submit' 3. Open your email inbox > click the activation link in the email from Waves 4. Click 'Log in here' > Log in to your Waves account 5. Click 'Register New Products' 6. Enter the Serial Number found in your Plugin Boutique user account > click 'Submit' 7. Click download in your Plugin Boutique user account or head to https: //www.waves.com/downloads/central > download the Waves Central app for your operating system 8. Install Waves Central > Open Waves Central 9. Click 'Log in' > enter your log in details 10. Click the 'Install Products' tab 11. Tick the blue dot on all products you wish to install or click the top dot to install all products > click 'Install & Activate' 12. Click 'OK' 13. Open your DAW > open the Waves plugin Your Waves plugins are installed and ready to use
• enjoy!

Additional Information

About the Waves API 550

The Waves API 550 represents excellent craftsmanship in the EQ category.

Why Choose the Waves API 550?

• •Authentic Waves craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Waves's respected EQ lineup

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