Greetings and salutations! Sam here with Common Time Productions. Today, I’m excited to share some fun discoveries we made with Waves plugins in Mixcraft 10. Waves plugins have been a crucial part of our workflow for about five years and seeing them in Mixcraft 10 was a delightful surprise. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through ten Waves plugins that can take your music production to the next level.
C4 Multiband Compressor
The C4 Multiband Compressor is a go-to plugin for both beginners and professionals. It offers precise control over your mix by monitoring and managing different frequency bands. I often start with a preset, especially for overheads, to control the low end and low mids, ensuring they blend seamlessly with the drums and add energy to the mix.
API 2500 Compressor
The API 2500 Compressor is a fantastic tool for guitars. It quickly delivers impressive results, making it an essential part of our mixing toolkit. The API 2500’s versatility and ease of use make it perfect for getting the desired sound without much effort.
SSL Channel Strip
The SSL Channel Strip is a staple for drum buses. Whether it’s the G channel, E channel, or EV channel, these plugins provide that classic SSL sound. I use it in conjunction with the L2 Ultra Maximizer and an REQ for additional control and transparency.
Brauer Motion
Brauer Motion is a fun plugin for adding ear candy to your mix. It features a remote-controlled panel with various presets and knobs, allowing you to create interesting and dynamic effects that capture the listener’s attention.
L2 Ultra Maximizer
The L2 Ultra Maximizer is excellent for controlling the tail end of your mix. It acts as a gate, limiter, and compressor all in one, providing quick and powerful adjustments that glue your mix together. Just use it sparingly to avoid over-compression.
One Knob Wetter
One Knob Wetter offers easy-to-use reverb for adding space and depth to your tracks. It’s perfect for those who need a quick reverb solution without diving into complex settings.
CLA Bass
The CLA Bass plugin makes dialing in a fantastic bass sound incredibly easy. It allows for quick adjustments, ensuring your bass sits perfectly in the mix.
GTR3 Tool Rack
The GTR3 Tool Rack is a comprehensive guitar modeling amplifier system. It includes a variety of impulse responses and cabinet setups, offering endless possibilities for achieving the perfect guitar tone.
Infected Mushroom Pusher
The Infected Mushroom Pusher is an underrated saturator that brings great warmth and color to vocals and other elements. It’s a versatile tool for adding subtle or intense saturation to your mix.
PAZ Analyzer
The PAZ Analyzer is my best friend for monitoring and perfecting mixes. It provides detailed information on frequency distribution, phase alignment, and other crucial aspects, helping me ensure the mix is clean and balanced.
Conclusion
Waves plugins are a fantastic addition to Mixcraft 10, enhancing its capabilities and pushing it over the top. These ten plugins have become integral to our workflow, helping us achieve professional-quality mixes with ease. I hope you find these insights helpful and that these plugins enhance your music production as much as they have ours.
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About The Author
Sam Geiver
Sam is an experienced studio manager and assistant producer at CommonTime Productions, bringing over 30 years of expertise in playing guitar, bass, keyboards, and vocals. He thoughtfully teaches guitar and Mixcraft mixing, and as a lead engineer for mobile recordings, skillfully handles microphone setups, ensuring top-quality sound capture.
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