Waves Maserati HMX

Waves Maserati HMX - Harmonics Generator Plugin | Keyboard Texture & Ambience FX Created by a Grammy-Winning Master

Introducing the Waves Maserati HMX, the ultimate keyboard effects processor, crafted by Grammy-winning mix engineer Tony Maserati (Beyoncé, Jason Mraz, David Bowie). For music producers seeking a unique sonic signature, the HMX plugin offers an unprecedented way to infuse your keyboard instruments with rich textures, deep ambience, and precise stereo imaging. Whether it's a warm acoustic piano or a complex polysynth, this mixing plugin adds life and magic, making your sounds stand out in the mix.

At the core of the Maserati HMX is its intuitive dual-mode design, aimed at achieving professional-grade sound processing quickly. MODAL mode focuses on widening the stereo image of your instrument while subtly enhancing its harmonics and transient clarity. BOUNCE mode, on the other hand, injects energy and movement into your tracks through a masterful blend of reverb and delay. This isn't just an effects unit; it's the culmination of Tony Maserati's decades of mixing experience, allowing you to easily access his master-level sonic aesthetic. From delicate ballads to energetic funk bands, the HMX is your secret weapon for creating the perfect spatial effects processor, and can even be used on other sources like drums to create unexpected textures.

Key Features & Use Cases

Master-Level Sonic Signature
Get direct access to the sound-shaping secrets of legendary mix engineer Tony Maserati. Every parameter in the HMX plugin is meticulously designed to ensure you can achieve a professional, musical texture suitable for any genre without complex adjustments.

Optimized for Keyboards
Whether you're processing a warm Rhodes, a crisp Wurlitzer, a grand acoustic piano, or a lush synth pad, HMX provides the ideal solution to enhance its expression and spatial presence, helping it sit perfectly in your arrangement.

Powerful & Flexible Dual-Mode Design
MODAL mode offers a wide stereo image with a subtle chorus effect, perfect for ballads or demos where the instrument's texture needs to shine. BOUNCE mode creates an energetic groove, using a combination of reverb and delay to add a live feel to up-tempo tracks or a deep, emotional atmosphere to slow ballads.

Intuitive & Easy-to-Use Interface
Following the design philosophy of the Waves Artist series, HMX features an incredibly simple interface. With just a few core knobs, you can quickly dial in your desired sound, allowing you to focus more on creating music and less on tedious parameter tweaking.

Goes Beyond Keyboards
While HMX was designed with keyboards in mind, its unique texture and ambience-shaping capabilities can bring surprising results to drums, guitars, and even vocals. Try it on different tracks to explore new and innovative sonic possibilities.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Plugin Formats: VST3, AU, AAX Native
• Channel Components: Mono-to-Stereo, Stereo
• Latency: Extremely low latency, meeting Waves' professional audio processing standards for real-time processing and mixing.
• Controller Support: All parameters are controllable via touchscreen and fully support MIDI mapping.
• Licensing: Online authorization via Waves Central, can be stored on a computer or a USB flash drive.
• System Requirements: Requires a compatible DAW host application. Installation and management are handled via Waves Central. For detailed OS and hardware requirements, please refer to the official Waves website.