Waves X-Noise

Waves X-Noise - Professional Audio Noise Reduction Plugin | The Ultimate Solution for Precisely Eliminating Hiss, Hum, and Ambient Noise

In professional recording and post-production, annoying background noise is a common challenge. Whether it's the hiss from old tapes, the low-frequency hum of an air conditioner, or electrical interference from computer equipment, these imperfections can ruin a perfect recording. Waves X-Noise is a powerful and intuitive audio restoration tool designed specifically to solve these problems. It provides a complete solution, allowing you to easily and precisely remove unwanted noise from vocal tracks, instrument recordings, and even full mixes.

Through its unique "Noiseprint" learning technology, X-Noise can accurately identify and lock onto noise characteristics to achieve highly effective noise suppression. You no longer need to spend hours on manual editing or using complex equalizers; with just a few simple steps, you can significantly improve the clarity and professionalism of your audio. For music producers, sound designers, and broadcast engineers pursuing the highest audio quality, X-Noise is an indispensable recording noise reduction tool that effectively tackles various background noise removal challenges, making your work sound cleaner and more pristine.

Key Advantages & Use Cases

Intuitive Noise Learning Mechanism
The core of X-Noise lies in its simple and efficient "learning" process. Simply select a segment of the track that contains only pure noise (such as ambient sound before the recording starts or during a gap), click the "Learn" button, and X-Noise will automatically analyze and create a spectral profile of that noise. It then precisely subtracts this noise profile from the entire track, a process that is both fast and remarkably effective.

Handles a Wide Range of Noise Types
Whether it's the tape hiss from the analog era or the air conditioner hum, computer fan noise, and power line hum common in modern recording environments, X-Noise can handle it all effectively. Its broadband noise reduction algorithm can process persistent background noise, restoring the original purity of the audio.

Salvage Flawed Recordings
When a precious live recording or an unrepeatable performance is contaminated by environmental noise, X-Noise can be your savior. You don't have to discard the entire recording or undertake costly re-recordings; simply use X-Noise for restoration to salvage important audio material and ensure your project proceeds smoothly.

Clean Up Vocal Tracks
During vocal recording, preamp hiss or low-frequency room rumble often affects vocal clarity. X-Noise can precisely separate and remove this noise from the vocals while preserving their natural texture and detail to the fullest extent.

Optimize Instrument Recordings
Electric guitarists often face noise interference amplified by computer monitors, power supplies, or high-gain amp simulators. X-Noise can effectively eliminate this annoying hum and hiss without affecting the guitar's tonal dynamics and sustain, making the sound cleaner and more powerful.

Tech Specs

• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite
• Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Channel Modes: Mono / Stereo
• Latency: Very low processing latency, specific values vary depending on the host (DAW) and sample rate settings.
• Authorization: Online activation and management via the Waves Central application.
• System Requirements: Please refer to the official Waves Audio website for the latest operating system (Windows/macOS) and host software compatibility list.