First-Class Studio Processing: SSL, API, and More
The big-budget sound of SSL’s finest 4000 E and G consoles. The API processors synonymous with high-end recording. The colorful, character-driven sound of the 1066, 1073, and 1081 mic pre/EQs and 2254 compressor. Choose your era, choose your sound, and load these timeless analog recording tools into your digital productions.
Formerly unattainable to all but a select few, Waves’ meticulous modeling brings you the classic sounds that remain the go-to choice of world-class engineers—decade after decade, hit after hit.
- Mix with the kings of consoles—SSL’s 4000 E-series or G-series
- Experience API’s emphasis on musicality and transparency
- Inject color with the Vintage V-Series EQs and compressor
- Choose from three distinctly different compressor technologies
- Multiple EQ designs handle a wide variety of applications
- All processors include presets from top producers and mix engineers
11 Plugins Included
API 2500
API 550
API 560
SSL E-Channel
SSL EV2 Channel
SSL G-Channel
SSL G-Equalizer
SSL G-Master Buss Compressor
V-Comp
V-EQ3
V-EQ4
Mix with SSL Punch and Glue
Studio Classics includes the industry-standard E-Channel and G-Channel strips, the new EV2 Channel with modeled mic pres and choice of ‘Black’ and ‘Brown’ EQs, the rare G-Equalizer, and the G-Master Bus Compressor—everyone’s favorite “glue.”
SSL Modeled to Perfection
All Waves SSL plugins have been modeled with care from meticulously maintained reference consoles selected by Solid State Logic. The analog modeling process has been vetted and authorized by Solid State Logic to ensure authenticity and accuracy.
The Musical Sound of API’s Finest EQs
Modeled in close collaboration with API, the Waves API plugins capture all the musical character of the originals. Whether for solving problems or adding character, the 550A and 550B’s pioneering proportional-Q equalization curve fulfills the promise of musicality with accuracy, as does the overachieving 560 Graphic EQ.
API 2500: One-of-a-Kind Mix Bus Character
API’s 2500 compressor has been newly embraced by cutting-edge mix engineers—its Thrust option gives killer kicks and booming bass. Nothing else can decrease low-frequency pumping, while compressing the highs so well.
Fat Compression, Legendary Limiting
V-Comp models the 2254’s diode-bridge gain technology and triple-transformer design—the secret behind many warm bus compressor and limiter sounds of the 60s and 70s. Four analog characters cover variations among models.
Historically Authentic Preamp/EQ
The iconic 1066, 1073, and 1081 preamp/EQ sounds are now yours. Span the sonic spectrum from the fat sounds of the 70s with the V-EQ3’s bold mids and transformer-rich body, to the V-EQ4’s precise, refined control.
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CPUIntel or Silicon Architecture
See notes regarding Apple Silicon based processorsMemoryMinimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
16 GB free disk space on the system drive
Operating SystemmacOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
Screen ResolutionMinimum: 1024x768
Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
