Waves OneKnob Filter

Waves OneKnob Filter - Filter Effect | Create Silky-Smooth Analog Filter Sweeps with One Knob

Waves OneKnob Filter is an extremely simplified yet powerful filter effect, designed for music producers, mixing engineers, and live DJs who seek efficiency and high-quality sound. It condenses complex filter parameter settings into a single knob, allowing you to create frequency sweep effects from subtle to intense in the most intuitive way. Its core algorithm meticulously emulates the warmth and smooth texture of classic analog filter circuits. When you turn the knob, the frequency transition is as smooth as silk, completely free of the stepping or artifacts common in digital effects, delivering the purest and most musical listening experience.

Whether you need to sculpt the tone of instruments or vocals in the studio, or create real-time build-ups and breakdowns on stage, Waves OneKnob Filter is perfectly suited for the task. It's not just a powerful tool for sound shaping, but also a limitless creative DJ effect. By combining it with the automation control features of your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), you can easily draw complex filter curves to create classic Wah-Wah effects, or inject tension-filled dynamic changes into electronic music, making your musical productions and live performances more vibrant and engaging.

Key Features & Applications

Extremely Intuitive Single-Knob Control
Forget complicated parameter adjustments; a single knob controls all core filter functions. Both beginners and professionals can get started in seconds, quickly turning creative ideas into sound.

Silky-Smooth Analog Filter Texture
The finely-tuned sound engine recreates the warmth and smoothness of analog circuits found in vintage synthesizers. The frequency sweep is incredibly fluid, adding a high-quality musicality to your tracks.

Wide Frequency Sweep Range
The filter range covers the entire spectrum, from the lowest frequencies (achieving complete silence) to the highest frequencies (letting the original audio pass through completely), providing maximum creative flexibility and dynamic control.

A Powerful Tool for Studio Sound Sculpting
Suitable for all kinds of instrument and vocal tracks. You can use the filter to remove unwanted frequencies, highlight the character of specific frequency bands, or add a sense of movement to the sound, helping it sit perfectly in the mix.

The Live DJ's Dynamics Machine
As an ideal tool for live performance, DJs can turn the knob in real-time to create tense build-ups and explosive drops for dance tracks, effortlessly controlling the energy and atmosphere of the dance floor.

Create Wah Effects with Automation
Fully supports the automation features of all major DAWs. By drawing automation curves, you can create classic and expressive Wah-Wah effects for guitars, electric pianos, or vocals, adding a rhythmic feel to your music.

Features in Detail

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Sample Rate Support: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Channel Modes: Mono / Stereo
• Latency: 0 ms (Zero Latency)
• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite
• Compatibility: Supports the latest versions of major Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Studio One, and more.
• System Requirements (Mac): macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
• Processor (Mac): Intel Core i7 / i9 / Xeon-W / Apple M1, M2, M3
• System Requirements (Windows): Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11
• Processor (Windows): Intel Core i5, i7, i9, Xeon (8th Gen or higher) / AMD Quad-Core
• Memory (RAM): 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended
• Activation: Online activation via Waves Central or offline activation to a USB device