Waves MetaFlanger

Waves MetaFlanger - Classic Tape Flanger | Recreating the Psychedelic Soul Sound of the '60s

In the era of digital music production, creating a flanger sound might seem simple, but truly capturing the soul and texture of the classic flanger, originating from the tape reel operations of the 1960s, is a significant challenge. Waves MetaFlanger wasn't created to produce just any ordinary flanging effect, but to recreate the iconic flanger sound of that extraordinary era in music history. It's not just an effect plugin; it's a time machine that takes you back to the golden age of psychedelic rock to experience the most authentic sonic magic.

From swirling psychedelic guitar tones and ethereal vocal processing to adding dynamics and space to an entire mix, MetaFlanger handles it all with ease. This powerful Flanger plugin faithfully recreates all the essentials of a traditional tape-based flanger, allowing you to create wild special effects, warm choruses, natural doubling effects, and even simulate the unique atmosphere of a rotating speaker. Whether you're a guitarist seeking that vintage texture or a producer looking to add unique character to your tracks, MetaFlanger is an indispensable Waves plugin in your arsenal—a true classic reborn as a vintage effect.

Core Advantages & Applications

Faithful Recreation of Tape Flanging
MetaFlanger's core algorithm is specifically designed to simulate physical tape machine operation. From the subtle variations in delay time to the warm saturation produced by feedback, every detail has been meticulously tuned to perfectly replicate the unique non-linear characteristics and rich harmonics of classic analog gear.

The Signature Sound of Psychedelic Rock
Whether it's the swirling guitar effects of Jimi Hendrix or the spacious vocals of Pink Floyd, MetaFlanger captures them with precision. It is an essential tool for crafting the sounds of '60s and '70s psychedelic rock, progressive rock, and other similar styles, injecting a vintage soul into your guitars, electric pianos, synthesizers, and vocals.

More Than a Flanger, A Versatile Modulation Tool
By adjusting its parameters, MetaFlanger easily goes beyond the scope of a traditional flanger. You can create a wide range of modulation tones, from subtle chorus and stereo doubling to extreme special effects, and even emulate the rotating dynamics of a Leslie speaker, greatly expanding its range of applications.

Intuitive Controls with Deep Adjustability
MetaFlanger offers a clean and intuitive interface while also providing deep parameter adjustability. From LFO rate, depth, and waveform to manual control mode, triggering, and threshold settings, it allows you to precisely sculpt any dynamic effect you envision, meeting the demands of the most discerning sound designers.

Tech Specs

• Effect Type:Flanger, Chorus, Doubler, Modulation
• Sound Character: Vintage, Tape Emulation, Analog, Psychedelic
• LFO Rate Range: 0.01 Hz to 100 Hz
• Sync Mode: Supports syncing to host BPM, offering rhythmic options from 1/64T to 4 bars
• Channel Processing: Mono, Stereo, Mono-to-Stereo
• Sample Rate Support: Up to 192 kHz
• Latency: Full Automatic Delay Compensation support
• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite
• Compatibility: Supports the latest versions of Mac and Windows operating systems (please refer to the official Waves website for details)
• Activation: Online activation via Waves Central software or store on a USB flash drive