Waves API 550 Classic Equalizer Plug-in (Download)

Modeled on the late 1960s legend, the Waves API 550A EQ provides reciprocal and repeatable equalization at 15 points in 5 steps of boost, divided into three overlapping ranges. Its high and low frequency ranges are individually selectable as either peaking or shelving, and a band-pass filter can be inserted independently of all other settings.

The 550B, with its renowned four overlapped EQ bands, is invaluable as both a problem solver and a sweetening device. With 7 switchable filter frequencies spanning up to 5 octaves per band, the 550B's "Proportional Q" automatically widens the filter bandwidth at minimal settings and narrows it at higher settings. It even lets you undo previous processing, affect or even reverse tonal modifications. With their vast range of tonal possibilities, the API 550A and 550B are a pair of versatile EQs with that one-of-a-kind API sound.

Waves API 550 Features:

• Modeled vintage EQ plugins
• Developed in association with API
• API 550A:
  • 5 selected frequency centers per band
  • Maximum 12 dB of boost/cut per band in 2-3 dB steps
  • "Proportional Q" narrows filter Q at extremes High headroom +30 dB clip level
• API 550B:
  • 7 selected frequency centers
  • 12 dB of boost/cut per band
  • Bands 1 and 4 offer shelf/peak switching
  • High headroom +30 dB clip level

Waves API 550 Specifications:

• Supported Hosts (Mac):
  • Pro Tools 11.0.3 - 12 (AAX Native 64-bit, Audiosuite)
  • Pro Tools 10.3.8 - 10.3.10 (TDM, RTAS, Audiosuite)
  • Logic Pro 10.0.7 - 10.1.1 (Audio Units)
  • Digital Performer 8.0.7 (Audio Units)
  • Ableton Live 9.1.6 - 9.1.8 (VST)
  • Nuendo 6.5.35 - 6.5.40 (VST3)
  • Cubase 7.5.30 - 8.0.10 (VST3)
  • WaveLab 8.0.3 (VST3)
  • Main Stage 3.0.4 - 3.1 (Audio Units)
  • Garage Band 10.0.3 (Audio Units)
  • Audition CC2014 (VST3)
  • Adobe Premiere CC2014 (VST3)
  • Final Cut Pro X 10.1.3 - 10.2 (Audio Units)
  • Studio One 2.6.4 - 2.6.5 (VST3)
  • Media Composer 7.0.4 (RTAS), 8.2 - 8.3 (AAX Native)
  • Sound Forge Pro 2.0.2 - 2.5 (Audio Units)
• Supported Hosts (Windows):
  • Pro Tools 11.0.3 - 12 (AAX Native 64-bit, Audiosuite)
  • Pro Tools 10.3.8 - 10.3.10 (TDM, RTAS, Audiosuite)
  • Ableton Live 9.1.6 - 9.1.8 (VST)
  • Nuendo 6.5.35 - 6.5.40 (VST3)
  • Cubase 7.5.30 - 8.0.10 (VST3)
  • WaveLab 8.5 (VST3)
  • Sonar X2 (VST), X3e (VST3), Platinum (VST3)
  • Sound Forge 10.0e, 11 (VST)
  • Vegas 12 - 13 (VST)
  • Acid 7.0e (VST)
  • Audition CC2014 (VST3)
  • Adobe Premiere CC2014 (VST3)
  • Samplitude ProX - ProX2 (VST)
  • Sequoia 12 - 13 (VST)
  • Pyramix 9.0.7 - 9.1.6 (VST)
  • Studio One 2.6.4 - 2.6.5 (VST3)
  • Media Composer 7.0.4 (RTAS), 8.2 - 8.3 (AAX Native)
• Supported Platforms:
  • Most Audio Hosts
  • MultiRack Native
  • StudioRack Native
  • Avid TDM
  • Avid VENUE
  • MultiRack SoundGrid
  • StudioRack SoundGrid
  • eMotion ST Mixer
• Native / SoundGrid Sample Rate: 96 kHz
• TDM Sample Rate: 96 kHz
• Channel Components: Mono, Stereo
• Native / SoundGrid Latency:
  • 44.1 kHz - 48 kHz: 0
  • 88.2 kHz - 96 kHz: 0
  • 176.4 kHz - 192 kHz: N/A
• TDM / Venue Latency:
  • 44.1 kHz - 48 kHz: 3
  • 88.2 kHz - 96 kHz: 3
  • 176.4 kHz - 192 kHz: N/A

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