Waves Tape, Tubes & Transistors

Waves Tape, Tubes & Transistors - Analog Modeling Bundle | The Classic Rock Sound of Legendary Engineer Eddie Kramer, Recreating the Warm Analog Texture of a Golden Era

Travel back in time to London's Olympic Studios in the '60s and '70s and experience the golden age of recording firsthand. The Waves Tape, Tubes & Transistors effects bundle is the result of our deep collaboration with legendary recording engineer and producer Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones). This collection is more than just plugins; it's a time machine that perfectly recreates the complete analog signal chain that created countless classic rock hits, allowing you to easily achieve that coveted warm, fat, and vibrant vintage tone in your digital workstation.

This bundle brings together three meticulously modeled analog modeling plugins: the Kramer Master Tape machine, the Kramer HLS Channel strip, and the Kramer PIE Compressor. From the unique EQ curves of the Helios console and the fast, transparent dynamic control of the Pye compressor, to the saturation and warmth of the classic ¼-inch tape machine emulation, every detail has been personally supervised and approved by Eddie Kramer himself. Whether you want to add punch to your drums, make vocals cut through the mix, or give your entire mix that cohesive analog glue, this toolkit will infuse your productions with an irreplaceable classic soul.

Core Advantages & Use Cases

Walk with a Legend
Developed in collaboration with legendary engineer Eddie Kramer, who recorded Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. From hardware selection and parameter tweaking to final approval, every plugin is ensured to perfectly replicate the precise sonic characteristics of the original equipment.

The Complete Golden Age Signal Chain
Get the three core components of a classic late '60s recording studio in one package: the Helios console EQ, the Pye compressor, and a Studer tape machine. This combination was the cornerstone of the sound of countless classic rock records.

More Than Just Tape Emulation
The Kramer Master Tape not only accurately models the saturation of a ¼-inch analog tape but also provides a practical tape delay effect. You can even use its built-in tube mic preamp independently to add warm analog color to your tracks.

A Pursuit of Ultimate Detail
To achieve the most authentic emulation, the Waves team specially air-freighted a brand new 3M Scotch 207 tape from Australia for modeling. This tape is renowned for its excellent high-frequency response, perfectly reproducing the bright details of vocals and acoustic instruments.

The Musical Helios EQ
The EQ on the Kramer HLS Channel has a magical quality—almost any audio passed through it sounds better. This is not only due to the circuit design but also its carefully selected frequency points and gain options, making sound shaping intuitive and efficient.

Unique PYE Compressor Dynamics
The Kramer PIE Compressor uses a rare Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) technique for gain control, which is the secret to its fast, transparent, and low-distortion compression. It performs exceptionally well on both buses and individual tracks.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Bundle Includes: Kramer Master Tape, Kramer HLS Channel, Kramer PIE Compressor
• Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
• Channel Formats: Mono-to-Mono, Mono-to-Stereo, Stereo
• Latency: Latency for each plugin varies by sample rate. Please refer to individual plugin manuals for specific values.
• Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite
• System Requirements: Please refer to the System Requirements page on the official Waves website for the latest information on CPU, operating system (Windows, macOS), and DAW compatibility.