Waves Abbey Road Studio 3 - Virtual Monitoring Plugin | Bring the Legendary Mix Room to Your Headphones
For decades, Abbey Road Studios has been synonymous with sonic excellence, and mixing within its walls is a dream experience for many music producers. Now, that dream is within reach. Waves Abbey Road Studio 3 uses advanced 3D acoustic modeling technology to instantly place you in this historic control room, allowing you to mix stereo or surround projects just by wearing headphones. We have precisely modeled every sonic detail of this top-tier mixing space and combined it with EQ correction curves for over 270 professional headphone models, delivering unprecedented realism. This powerful Abbey Road Studio 3 plugin completely transforms the traditional headphone mixing experience, enabling you to make studio-grade mixing decisions no matter where you are.
Mixing on headphones is convenient, but often filled with uncertainty: you might unconsciously add too much reverb or misjudge the low-end. Waves Abbey Road Studio 3 was created to solve these inherent limitations of headphone monitoring. It's not just a room simulation tool; it's a reliable mixing reference standard you can trust. Powered by Waves Nx immersive audio technology, it perfectly recreates the acoustic response of a real space, ensuring that your headphone mixes translate perfectly to any playback system—from studio monitors and home stereos to car audio systems—delivering consistent and accurate sound. Now you can create with confidence, knowing your work will sound impeccable everywhere.
Core Advantages & Use Cases
Achieve Better Mixes, Anywhere, Anytime
Headphones are the most convenient monitoring tool for modern musicians, but their inherent soundstage limitations often lead to mixing misjudgments. The Abbey Road Studio 3 plugin effectively corrects these issues, allowing you to accurately judge reverb, stereo width, and low-end energy on headphones, creating professional mixes that translate perfectly to any speaker system.
Monitor in Abbey Road's Flagship Mix Room
The Abbey Road Studio 3 control room was designed by the world's top acoustic experts to provide the ultimate mixing environment. Countless legendary works were born here, from classic mixes and remasters by The Beatles and Pink Floyd to modern classics by Radiohead, Amy Winehouse, Kanye West, and Frank Ocean. Now, you can have the same monitoring environment.
Switch Between Three Sets of Custom Abbey Road Monitors
Through the plugin, you can freely switch between and reference the three pairs of custom monitors in the Studio 3 control room: the Near-fields for precise detail, the Mid-fields for high-fidelity sound, and the Far-field speakers for a club-like, powerful energy. Ensure your mixes stand up to scrutiny on any reference standard.
Precise EQ Correction for Over 270 Headphone Models
To achieve the highest accuracy, Abbey Road Studio 3 uses the state-of-the-art Harman Headphone Target Curve method to provide dedicated EQ correction for over 270 professional studio headphone models on the market. Supported brands include dozens of renowned names like Sony, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, AKG, Audio-Technica, Audeze, and Focal.
Mix 5.1/7.1 Surround on Any Stereo Headphones
In addition to stereo mixing, Abbey Road Studio 3 also includes components for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound mixing. Through groundbreaking binaural processing and spatial modeling technology, you can accurately monitor and produce immersive surround audio even when using standard stereo headphones.
Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)
- Plugin Type: Virtual Monitoring, Acoustic Room Simulation
- Core Technology: Waves Nx® Immersive Audio Technology
- Modeled Space: Abbey Road Studio 3 Control Room
- Modeled Monitors: 3 sets (Near-field, Mid-field, Far-field)
- Headphone Correction: Supports over 270 professional studio headphone models (based on the Harman Headphone Target Curve)
- Supported Audio Formats: Stereo, 5.1 Surround, 7.1 Surround
- Head Tracking: Supports computer webcam or Waves Nx Head Tracker (sold separately)
- Personalization: Head anatomy calibration (head circumference, inter-aural distance), adjustable room ambience
- Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite
- Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Software Purchase Information
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- Delivery: The serial number and download information will be sent via email; no physical shipment is required.
- Support: We provide basic technical assistance for installation and activation. In case of activation issues, we will help coordinate with the manufacturer for resolution.
- Warranty: License and download rights are maintained according to the manufacturer’s policy; software updates, upgrades, and version changes are subject to the manufacturer’s announcements.
- Customer Service: For questions regarding license, compatibility, or installation, please contact THINK2 customer support for immediate assistance.
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