Waves Eddie Kramer Effects Channel

Waves Eddie Kramer Effects Channel - Signature Effects | Legendary Sound & Spatial Magic at Your Fingertips

Introducing the Waves Eddie Kramer Effects Channel plugin, personally designed by Grammy® Award-winning legendary recording engineer Eddie Kramer (The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin). This plugin is not just a tool; it's the culmination of Eddie Kramer's decades of studio experience, perfectly recreating the signature tape delay and plate reverb effects he has meticulously crafted over the years. Whether you're working on guitars, vocals, or other instruments, this plugin will infuse your tracks with life and a vintage warm texture.

The design core of the Waves Eddie Kramer Effects Channel is "simplicity from complexity." It condenses complex signal chains and parameter adjustments into an extremely intuitive interface. You no longer need to spend time setting up multiple individual effects; this effects plugin cleverly combines delay and reverb. Its unique internal interaction mechanism allows you to achieve a professional, musical sense of space in the fastest way possible. This is the very sonic magic Eddie Kramer used on countless classic records. Now, you can easily own this legend and add unparalleled depth and character to your mixes. It is a spatial effects processor designed for musicians and producers who seek both efficiency and exceptional sound quality, allowing you to focus on creativity rather than tedious technical setups.

Key Advantages & Use Cases

The Sound Signature of a Legendary Engineer
This isn't just any delay or reverb; it's the sonic formula Eddie Kramer used on classic albums by Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and more. Every setting contains the DNA of rock history, bringing an inimitable authority and vintage charm to your tracks.

Minimalist and Intuitive Workflow
Say goodbye to a sea of complex parameters. The Effects Channel features minimalist yet highly effective controls, allowing you to quickly find your ideal sound. Whether you need subtle spatial accents or a grand atmospheric effect, it can be achieved with just a few knobs, significantly boosting your workflow efficiency.

Unique Delay and Reverb Interaction
The plugin's greatest feature is the sophisticated internal link between its delay and plate reverb. They are not simply chained in series but have a carefully designed interactive relationship that creates rich, three-dimensional, and highly cohesive spatial effects—an organic texture that is difficult to achieve using separate plugins.

The Perfect Companion for Guitars and Vocals
Based on Eddie Kramer's experience, this effect is specially optimized for guitars and vocals. It can add an epic sense of space to electric guitar solos and make vocals stand out in a mix while being full of atmosphere, making them sound more polished and captivating.

Shape Ambiences Quickly
Whether you need a short slapback echo to add punch to transients or a long, lush reverb to create a dreamy atmosphere, the Effects Channel can quickly respond to your creative needs. It's the fastest way to "dress up" your tracks and add color.

Features & Core Modules

Tech Specs

• Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Channel Modes: Mono-to-Stereo, Stereo
• Latency Compensation: Plugin latency is automatically reported to the host DAW for compensation
• Plugin Formats:
  • VST2, VST3
  • Audio Units (AU)
  • AAX Native (Pro Tools)
  • AudioSuite (Pro Tools)
• Mac System Requirements:
  • Operating System: macOS 10.15.7, 11.6.5, 12.4, 13.3 (Intel & Apple Silicon supported)
  • CPU: Intel Core i7 / Apple M1 or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
  • Screen Resolution: 1280x1024 minimum (1600x1200 recommended)
• Windows System Requirements:
  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (22H2), Windows 11 (22H2)
  • CPU: Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-Core or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
  • Screen Resolution: 1280x1024 minimum (1600x1200 recommended)
• Authorization: Online activation via the Waves Central application. Can be authorized to a computer or a USB flash drive.