Waves Q10 Equalizer

Waves Q10 Equalizer - 10-Band Paragraphic Equalizer | A 30-Year Classic, The Precision Solution for Frequency Problems

The Waves Q10 Equalizer is an enduring legend in the audio engineering world. For three decades since its release, it has been the go-to tool for top recording studios and mixing engineers worldwide to solve audio problems. The secret to its longevity is simple: it solves problems with precision and efficiency. Whether for delicate frequency sculpting or surgical noise removal, this 10-band equalizer provides unparalleled control and transparency, making it an indispensable tool in any professional mixing workflow.

To celebrate its illustrious history, Waves has given the Q10 a comprehensive modern update, setting a new industry standard once again while preserving its classic transparent sound and high performance. The new version introduces an innovative Proportional Q curve for more musical adjustments, and the core engine has been upgraded to 64-bit double-precision floating-point processing, ensuring the highest audio fidelity. Paired with a refreshed, modern user interface, the Q10 is not just a witness to history but is fully prepared for the next thirty years of audio excellence.

Key Advantages & Use Cases

A 30-Year Industry Standard
Recognized as the industry's first paragraphic equalizer plugin, the Q10's stability, precision, and transparent sound have stood the test of three decades. It is widely used in music production, post-production, and broadcasting, serving as the secret weapon behind countless classic recordings.

Surgical-Grade Precision
Offers up to 10 fully independent parametric bands, each with a ±18dB gain range and an extremely wide Q adjustment. This fine level of control allows it to precisely handle the most challenging frequency issues, such as eliminating resonance, suppressing feedback, or isolating instrument tones.

Proportional Q
The innovative Proportional Q feature automatically adjusts the filter's bandwidth (Q) based on the amount of gain. For large boosts or cuts, the Q narrows for precise targeting, while for smaller adjustments, the Q widens for smoother, more musical tone shaping.

Double-Precision Processing Engine
The newly upgraded 64-bit double-precision processing core provides astounding internal dynamic range and resolution, completely eliminating potential quantization errors and distortion in digital processing. This ensures the audio quality remains pure and transparent, even at extreme settings.

Modern User Interface
The redesigned interface is not only beautiful but also significantly improves workflow efficiency. Users can choose to view all 10 bands simultaneously or focus on a single band for fine-tuning. The clear spectrum analyzer makes every adjustment visually intuitive.

Ultimate Versatility
From tone sculpting on individual instrument tracks (like vocals, guitars, drums) to frequency integration on subgroups (buses) and final polishing in the mastering stage, the Q10 excels in every scenario. Its extremely low CPU usage allows you to use it extensively in large projects without any burden.

Tech Specs

• Number of Bands: 10
• Gain Range: ±18 dB per band
• Q Range: 0.5 to 100
• Filter Types: Bell, Low Shelf, High Shelf, Low Pass, High Pass
• Processing Precision: 64-bit (Double Precision)
• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Latency: 0 Samples
• Channel Modes: Mono, Stereo, Dual-Mono, Mid-Side
• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite