Waves InPhase LT

Waves InPhase LT - Lite Phase Correction Tool | Easily Solve Track Phase Issues and Regain Clarity and Punch

In multi-track recording and mixing, phase issues are a common culprit for blurry sound, weak low-end, and a lack of punch. When using multiple microphones to record the same sound source, such as drum overheads and a snare mic, or a miked guitar amp and its DI signal, the slight time differences caused by physical distance can cause audio waveforms to not align perfectly, resulting in phase cancellation. This not only weakens the energy of certain frequencies but also makes the overall sound feel hollow and weak, losing its intended fullness and clarity.

Waves InPhase LT is a professional mixing tool designed specifically for this purpose. It inherits the core functionality of the acclaimed InPhase plugin, offering a more lightweight and intuitive solution. Whether you're dealing with instrument recordings, vocal stacks, or any scenario requiring multiple tracks to be in sync, InPhase LT allows you to easily achieve precise track alignment. Through simple delay and phase adjustments, you can quickly and perfectly combine two out-of-sync tracks, instantly restoring the sound's weight and clarity. This powerful Waves plugin is not just a corrective tool; its built-in all-pass filters can also be used for creative sound shaping. It is an indispensable phase correction tool for all music producers and mixing engineers striving for ultimate sound quality.

Key Advantages & Use Cases

Intuitive Phase and Delay Adjustment
When you encounter an out-of-sync DI bass and a miked amp signal, simply insert InPhase LT on one of the tracks. Through its clean interface, you can precisely adjust the delay time and phase rotation, and observe the alignment of the two tracks in real-time on the dual waveform display until they are perfectly in sync, making the low-end thick and powerful, no longer hollow.

Frequency-Dependent Phase Shaping
InPhase LT is more than just a simple delay tool. It includes two types of all-pass filters, Shelf and Bell, allowing you to adjust the phase shift for specific frequency bands. This means you can perform more nuanced processing, such as fine-tuning the phase relationship of high frequencies without altering the frequency response to add 'air', or correcting mid-range phase issues to make vocals or instruments more cohesive.

Creative Sound Design Tool
Beyond being a corrective tool, InPhase LT is also an excellent creative effect. Leveraging its precise phase control capabilities, you can easily create classic through-zero flanging effects, adding unique dynamics and spatial character to synths, guitars, or vocals, and exploring sonic textures that are difficult to achieve with traditional effects.

Lightweight and Efficient
As the LT (Lite) version, InPhase LT is optimized to use very low CPU resources. You can use it extensively in your mixing projects without worrying about system performance degradation. Its focused and efficient design allows you to quickly resolve phase issues, freeing you up to focus more on the core of music creation.

Tech Specs

• Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Channel Processing: Mono, Stereo
• Delay Compensation Range: Provides a precise adjustment range in milliseconds (ms) and samples (specific range depends on the sample rate)
• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite
• System Requirements (Minimum):
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-Core or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM or more
  • Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer; macOS 10.15.7 or newer
  • Software: Waves Central application required for installation and license management