Waves V-Series

Waves V-Series - Classic Vintage Analog Effects Bundle | Recreating the Legendary Sound of the Golden Age of Recording

The Waves V-Series effects bundle injects the soul and warmth of the world's top recording studios into your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). This collection includes three meticulously crafted vintage analog plugins, perfectly recreating some of the most iconic hardware in music history. Whether you're chasing warm, rich textures or want to add unique analog character to your tracks, the Waves V-Series is an indispensable part of your sonic palette. We've deeply analyzed and modeled the classic Neve 1066/1073/1081 mic preamps/EQs and the legendary 2254 compressor, faithfully reproducing their sonic behavior, analog characteristics, and even the subtle distortion produced when driving their audio transformers.

The reason these classic processors have stood the test of time is that their design has always prioritized "musicality." From the 60s and 70s to today, countless hit songs owe their creation to the fat, warm, and clear sonic character these units impart. Now, with the V-Series, you can easily achieve this iconic sound that has shaped generations of popular music, without the need for expensive hardware. This bundle is not only a powerful set of vintage EQ and analog compressor tools but also an ideal choice for precise bus processing. Its unique "Analog" feature brings the spacious soundstage and cohesiveness of a traditional console to your digital mixes, making your work stand out with life and a sense of story.

Core Advantages & Use Cases

Sculpting Soulful Mids
V-EQ3 perfectly captures the fat, full-bodied sound characteristic of 70s music. Based on the legendary 1066 and 1073 preamp/EQ designs, it brings delicate and musical mid-range shaping, a shimmering high-frequency extension, and the unique transformer saturation of Neve hardware to your tracks. Whether for vocals, guitars, or drums, V-EQ3 effortlessly adds warm weight and presence.

Evolution from Classic to Precision
V-EQ4 takes equalization to a whole new level. Modeled on the 1081, it inherits the vintage tone while offering a wider range of filter types, more frequency selection points, and resonance (Q) control options. This makes V-EQ4 a bridge between vintage sound and modern precision control, suitable for mastering or detailed track-shaping scenarios that require more nuanced and complex adjustments.

Legendary Fat Compression & Limiting
V-Comp accurately models the famous diode-bridge gain technology and unique triple-transformer design of the 2254 compressor—the secret behind the warm and punchy sound of many bus compressors and limiters from the 60s and 70s. It offers four different analog character modes, allowing you to simulate the subtle differences between various hardware models, bringing unparalleled cohesion and punch to your mix bus or drum bus.

"Analog in the Box" Mixing Workflow
Experience an unprecedented analog mixing workflow. Simply insert a V-Series plugin as the last effect on each track, set the EQ or compression to zero, and click the "Analog" button. You will instantly feel the wide soundstage, more forward midrange, and subtle harmonics from the transformer simulation that an analog console provides, transforming your digital mix from flat to three-dimensional and deep.

Efficient and Intuitive Vintage Workflow
The V-Series not only reproduces the sound but also inherits the efficient workflow of vintage equipment. The controls on V-EQ3 and V-EQ4 are carefully designed to let you quickly find the musical "sweet spot." You'll be surprised how effortlessly you can dial in the ideal sound with just a few simple knob adjustments, allowing you to focus more time on the music creation itself.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Included Plugins: V-EQ3, V-EQ4, V-Comp
• Sample Rate Support: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Channel Modes: Mono / Stereo
• Latency: 0 to 64 samples (dependent on sample rate and Analog feature status)
• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite
• Activation: Online via Waves Central or offline to a USB flash drive
• Mac System Requirements: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 (Intel / Apple Silicon supported)
• Windows System Requirements: Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11
• CPU: Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-Core or higher (AVX support recommended)
• Memory (RAM): 8 GB RAM or more recommended
• Screen Resolution: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024 or higher recommended