Waves Maserati VX1

Waves Maserati VX1｜Craft Platinum-Ready Vocals with One Click

The Waves Maserati VX1 is the ultimate vocal processing tool, personally tuned by Grammy®-winning mix engineer Tony Maserati (Beyoncé, Jason Mraz, Robin Thicke). This Waves Maserati VX1 plugin is more than just an effect; it's decades of Tony Maserati's secret techniques for shaping platinum-selling vocals, condensed into a single, intuitive interface. Whether you're working on a delicate, whispered ballad or need a vocal to cut through a dense pop arrangement, the VX1 provides the quickest, most efficient solution to give your tracks a world-class, polished sound.

This powerful vocal effects processor is designed to simplify complex mixing workflows, allowing creators to focus on the emotional expression of the music. With its exclusive "Contour" design, you no longer need to build cumbersome effect chains with compression, EQ, reverb, delay, and more. The Maserati VX1 comes pre-configured with three perfect vocal processing chains tailored for different musical styles and emotional needs. From the intimacy of a studio-grade sound to the spaciousness of a large hall, this mixing plugin lets you achieve Tony Maserati's signature professional vocals—full of emotion and energy—with just a single click.

Core Features & Use Cases

Contour 1 - Studio-Grade Intimacy
This mode is designed to capture the most subtle emotions in a vocal performance, providing the acoustic environment of a studio or a small performance space. It adds the perfect amount of warmth and clarity, making it ideal for ballads, folk, or jazz tracks that require an intimate, close-to-the-listener feel. Contour 1 skillfully squeezes out every bit of emotion from the performance, making the vocal stand out in the mix while sounding completely natural.

Contour 2 - Spacious Lyrical Ambience
A mode crafted specifically for slow ballads. Contour 2 simulates a large chamber space with a reflective pre-delay, creating a deep and expansive ambience. It gives the vocal a grand, distant quality, allowing it to blend perfectly with lyrical instrumentation like strings and piano to create an epic listening experience. It's the ideal choice for producing love songs or cinematic vocals.

Contour 3 - The Choice for Up-Tempo Dynamics
This mode is tailor-made for uptempo songs. Contour 3 provides the ambience of a very small room paired with a matching short pre-delay. This design ensures the vocal maintains clarity and punch in a tight rhythm section, without getting muddy from excessive spatial effects. It keeps the vocal locked in with the beat, full of energy, and is perfectly suited for pop, rock, EDM, and other genres that demand a strong rhythmic feel.

Tech Specs

• Channel Processing: Mono and Stereo components
• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Latency: 65 samples at 44.1kHz (approx. 1.47 ms)
• Plugin Formats:
  • VST2, VST3
  • Audio Units (AU)
  • AAX Native (Pro Tools)
• Mac System Requirements:
  • Operating System: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 / i9 / Xeon-W / Apple M1, M2, M3
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB recommended)
  • Screen Resolution: 1024x768 minimum (1280x1024 / 1600x1024 recommended)
• Windows System Requirements:
  • Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit (22H2), Windows 11 (22H2)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon or AMD Quad-Core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB recommended)
  • Screen Resolution: 1024x768 minimum (1280x1024 / 1600x1024 recommended)
• Compatible Hosts (DAWs): Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio, Studio One, Reaper, GarageBand, and other major digital audio workstations.