Gone are the days when the big players in our industry relied solely on hardware and expensive gear to make top-charting hits. Affordable plugins are now more than a established reality, so we rounded up eight Waves plugins being used by Grammy Award-winning engineers and producers. Here's the list:

Waves DeEsser

Waves DeEsser



The Waves DeEsser is a great-sounding and straightforward tool designed to remove unwanted sibilance from your tracks. It is renowned for its low CPU usage and a friendly graphical interface that displays all the essential parameters at a glance, providing a fast-paced workflow.





Waves H-Delay

Waves H-Delay



The "H" in Waves H-Delay stands for "Hybrid," which means it combines that sought-after analog mojo with digital functionality. It became an instant hit and years after its release it still stands as one of the most popular delay plug-ins out there.




Waves L2 Ultramaximizer

Waves L2 Ultramaximizer



The L2 is known for its amazing capability of making things sound loud, and despite being often overlooked and downplayed for its gritty character, it has undoubtedly shaped the sound of many great hits that it easily secures its spot on this list.





Waves MV2

Waves MV2



With just three simple sliders, Waves has streamlined a long-standing technique used by top engineers to make vocals or other sources with significant dynamic range stand out. The MV2 effectively replicates the impact of two compressors connected in series by taming high-level peaks and boosting low-level details, all in one hassle-free tool.





Waves Renaissance Compressor

Waves Renaissance Compressor



The Renaissance Collection played a big role in establishing Waves as the plugin giant it is today, revolutionizing DAW workflows due to its streamlined set of controls and superb sonic quality. Affectionately nicknamed "R-Comp," this compressor is the go-to choice for anyone seeking an efficient way of handling dynamics.



Waves Renaissance Equalizer

Waves Renaissance Equalizer



Just like the R-Comp, the Renaissance EQ presents an intuitive graphical interface and provides a fast, unobstructed workflow that enables users to quickly achieve their goals. Thanks to its analog-inspired curves, it has captivated audiences over the years and still remains a staple in the toolboxes of many award-winning engineers.





Waves Renaissance Vox

Waves Renaissance Vox



Waves hits the mark again with the Renaissance Vox. It’s no surprise that Grammy winners rely on so many tools from this collection. After all, when managing a large number of channels, saving time becomes a crucial advantage. In this case, the plugin features just three sliders: one for the gate, one for the compressor, and one for output level.





Waves SSL E-Channel

Waves SSL E-Channel



The E-Channel plugin emulates the iconic channel strip from the Solid Stage Logic 4000 Series consoles, bringing the classic EQ and dynamics sections in a convenient to use plug-in. A superb all-around mixing solution with the signature SSL sound that will sound amazing on anything you throw at it.



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