Waves InPhase

Waves InPhase - Phase Correction Tool | The Ultimate Phase Corrector for All Phase Issues

Waves InPhase is the ultimate phase correction plugin designed specifically to handle phase problems. Whether it's phase shifting, phase alignment, or any complex phase manipulation task, it provides the most precise and effective solutions. In modern recording and mixing, phase issues are everywhere. From multi-microphone interference when recording drum kits to layering an instrument's DI signal with its mic'd signal, annoying phase cancellation can occur, causing the sound to become thin and lose its punch. InPhase was created to solve these challenges.

Whether you're facing comb filtering effects from multi-mic setups, polarity reversal issues due to incorrectly wired XLR cables, or any unexplainable frequency loss during mixing, InPhase is your indispensable professional mixing tool. You can insert it on a stereo track to quickly resolve phase differences between the left and right channels, or use its powerful Sidechain feature for precise phase alignment of one track to a reference track—for example, aligning overhead mics to the snare drum to restore a full, cohesive, and punchy drum sound. InPhase is the ultimate weapon in your studio for resolving phase cancellation issues.

Core Advantages & Use Cases

Solve Mic/DI Signal Problems
You love recording bass with both a DI and a mic on the amp, but when you blend them, phase issues make the sound thin and weak. Simply insert InPhase, easily align the phase of the two signals, and instantly restore the round, full, and thick tone your bass deserves.

Seamless Integration for Multi-Mic Setups
Multi-mic recording techniques capture rich detail and ambience, but they also inevitably capture phase differences between the microphones. Insert InPhase on each microphone's track and adjust them one by one to eliminate phase discrepancies, allowing all signals to blend perfectly and create a powerful, cohesive, and in-phase sound.

Simple and Intuitive Solution
InPhase features a dual waveform display, allowing you to intuitively visualize the phase relationship of a signal relative to a reference. As you make adjustments, the movement of the waveforms is clear and easy to see. Additionally, a Correlation Meter provides real-time feedback on how in-phase or out-of-phase your audio is, offering quantitative data to aid your decisions.

Precise Phase Filtering
The unique Phase Shift Curve window displays a graph of the phase shift versus frequency. You can monitor in Mono mode and use two variable all-pass filters per channel to precisely trim any remaining phase cancellation. The filters offer both Shelf and Bell response curves, giving you great flexibility in your adjustments.

Fix Phase Issues in Parallel Processing
Many EQs or compressors that model classic analog hardware introduce inherent phase shift due to their circuit design. When you use these effects for parallel processing, this phase shift can interfere with the original dry signal. In this case, simply insert InPhase on the track with the analog-modeled effect to perfectly compensate for the phase issues it creates, ensuring your parallel processed sound is clean and solid.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Channel Processing: Mono, Stereo
• Latency: Varies by settings, can be corrected by the host's (DAW) Automatic Delay Compensation
• Plugin Formats (Windows): VST2 (64-bit), VST3 (64-bit), AAX Native (64-bit)
• Plugin Formats (Mac): Audio Units (64-bit), VST2 (64-bit), VST3 (64-bit), AAX Native (64-bit)
• Activation: Online activation via the Waves Central application (internet connection required)
• Hardware Requirements (Mac): Intel Core i7 / i9 / Xeon-W / Apple M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M2 Ultra; 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended); 16 GB free disk space
• Hardware Requirements (Windows): Intel Core i5, i7, i9, Xeon (8th Gen or higher) / AMD Quad-Core; 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended); 16 GB free disk space
• Operating System (Mac): macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
• Operating System (Windows): Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11