Waves MV2

Waves MV2 - Dynamics Processor | Dual-Direction Dynamics Shaping, Unlocking Hidden Track Details

Introducing the Waves MV2, a plugin that will completely change your traditional understanding of compressors. It's not just an ordinary compressor; it's a powerful dual-direction dynamics processor. While traditional compressors only handle high-level signals that exceed a threshold, the unique feature of MV2 is its ability to simultaneously compress low-level signals upward. This means you can easily bring out the room sound in drum recordings without sacrificing precious peak dynamics, or make quiet tracks in a mix clear and focused without having to readjust the levels of all other tracks.

With its exceptional ability to solve mixing challenges, innovative functionality, and extremely simple workflow, the MV2 has become an indispensable secret weapon in the toolkits of countless audio engineers and producers. Whether you need to perform delicate vocal processing, preserving the most subtle emotional and human qualities, or wish to add natural spatial ambience to acoustic instruments, MV2 achieves these goals in the most intuitive way. It perfectly integrates complex upward compression with traditional downward compression, allowing you to achieve nuanced dynamic control with just three knobs—a task that previously required chaining multiple plugins. Experience this revolutionary low-level compression tool that will make you wonder, "How did I ever mix without this?" and explore a new dimension of sonic detail.

Key Advantages & Use Cases

Warm and Human Vocal Processing
While traditional compression effectively controls vocal peaks, it often neglects the quieter parts. MV2's upward compression gently boosts these low-level signals, fully preserving the most delicate human qualities and emotional details in the sound. Even on vocal tracks recorded very "hot," it can control dynamics while maintaining natural breathiness and warmth.

One Plugin, Dual Compression
To achieve such precise dynamic control, you would typically need a traditional downward compressor plus a separate and often hard-to-find upward compressor. MV2 integrates both of these powerful functions into one versatile, easy-to-use dynamics processor, saving you valuable time and workflow complexity.

Enhance Room Reverb, Create Natural Ambience
Room sound and ambience are key to giving acoustic instruments life and character. MV2's upward compression capability can subtly enhance the spatial acoustics of pianos, guitars, drum kits, wind instruments, or any source recorded in a real space, making the instruments sound deeper and more realistic, as if you were there.

More Powerful Control, Simpler Operation
You only need three controls to do it all: set a high-level threshold to compress signals that are too loud downward; set a low-level threshold to boost faint signals below it upward; and finally, fine-tune the output level. It's that simple—complex dynamics shaping has never been so intuitive.

Tech Specs

• Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Bit Depth: 64-bit floating-point
• Channel Components: Mono and Stereo
• Latency: Typically 0 samples at 44.1/48 kHz sample rates, for zero-latency processing
• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite
• Authorization: Online activation via the Waves Central application; can be authorized to a computer or a USB flash drive
• System Requirements: Compatible with the latest versions of Mac (Intel & Apple Silicon) and Windows operating systems. For detailed information, please refer to the official Waves website.