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Description

Experience unparalleled control over your sound with the Waves AudioTrack plugin—an all-in-one channel strip that is a must-have for any musician or audio enthusiast. This plugin marries three essential processors into one seamless interface, giving you access to a 4-band paragraphic EQ, compressor/expander, and gate. Whether you're crafting the perfect mix for a multimedia project, a voiceover, or a track in your home studio, AudioTrack delivers comprehensive processing capabilities without overwhelming your CPU.

Streamline your workflow with AudioTrack's user-friendly design, which allows you to open multiple instances across your project effortlessly. The plugin's dynamics section offers fully adjustable compression and expansion, while the gate comes with customizable attack and release settings. Gain staging becomes a breeze with the plugin's input and output faders, and you can keep tabs on your audio signals through the separate compression and gate meters. Notably, AudioTrack's Double Precision 64-bit processing ensures your audio maintains its integrity, even at a resolution of up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

With the option to toggle between Legacy and Modern interfaces, AudioTrack offers flexibility alongside its robust feature set. Whether you're aiming for a classic or contemporary look, this plugin adapts to your style without missing a beat.

Key Features:

  • 4-band paragraphic EQ with peaking, shelving, highpass, and lowpass filter options
  • Fully adjustable compressor/expander and gate with automatic gain compensation
  • Double Precision 64-bit processing
  • Resolution up to 24-bit/192 kHz
  • Mono and stereo components
  • Separate Comp and Gate meters
  • Compatible with SoundGrid and Native systems

Owner's manual

Waves AudioTrack User Manual

Product specs

Software Type Mono/Stereo Processing
Platform Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full Full
Download/Boxed Download
Bit Depth 64-bit
Format AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, AU, SoundGrid
Hardware Requirements - Mac Intel Core i7 or higher (M1 support), 8GB RAM minimum
Hardware Requirements - PC Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core or higher (AVX required), 8GB RAM minimum
OS Requirements - Mac macOS 10.15.7 or later
OS Requirements - PC Windows 10 or later (21H2), 64-bit

FAQs

What features does the Waves AudioTrack plugin offer?

Waves AudioTrack combines an equalizer, gate, and compressor in one channel strip, providing a streamlined solution for processing audio tracks efficiently within a single plugin.

Is Waves AudioTrack compatible with my DAW?

Waves AudioTrack supports AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, AU, and SoundGrid formats, making it compatible with most major DAWs like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and more.

Can Waves AudioTrack be used on both Mac and PC?

Yes, Waves AudioTrack is compatible with both Mac (macOS 10.15.7 or later) and PC (Windows 10 or later, 64-bit) systems.

What are the system requirements for using Waves AudioTrack on a Mac?

For Mac, Waves AudioTrack requires an Intel Core i7 processor or higher (M1 support) and a minimum of 8GB RAM.

Does Waves AudioTrack support stereo processing?

Yes, Waves AudioTrack provides both mono and stereo processing capabilities, allowing flexibility in audio track management.

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Waves AudioTrack.

Features and functionality

  • Waves AudioTrack combines EQ, Gate, and Compressor, making it a versatile all-in-one tool for users looking to streamline their mixing process.

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  • Waves AudioTrack does not support oversampling, but its zero latency is ideal for tracking and composition.

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Comparisons

  • Waves Q10 is recommended over AudioTrack for more conventional EQ tasks due to its flexibility and similarity to industry-standard EQs like FabFilter ProQ.

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  • Scheps Omni Channel 2 is praised for its versatility, offering four types of saturation and compression, but lacks oversampling and has fixed autogain.

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  • The SSL Native strip and PA SSL9000J are recommended for projects with tight deadlines due to their efficiency and sound quality.

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Use cases and applications

  • AudioTrack is typically used for simple EQ adjustments, while Q10 is better for detailed work involving 5-6 bands, such as high pass and presence boosts.

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  • Scheps Omni Channel 2 is noted for its colorful sound, making it less suitable for transparent processing but great for characterful mixes.

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Software and compatibility

  • Although lacking a built-in spectrum analyzer, Waves plugins are seen as a good starting point for beginners learning EQ before transitioning to more advanced tools like FabFilter.

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User experience

  • Users often express frustration with online tutorials that fail to explain the underlying principles of EQ plugins like AudioTrack, highlighting a gap in practical education.

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  • Owners express frustration with iLok and Waves' licensing, which can deter inspiration during mixing sessions.

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See how Knife Party uses Waves AudioTrack

Knife Party

Music Producer

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Verified via Soundonsound

In an interview w/ Sound On Sound, Rob Swire of Knife Party [formerly Pendulum] states this about the Waves Audiotrack channel strip plugin:

"Before we used that we used something weird, which was Waves' Audiotrack [plug-in]. It was the only thing I could find that got the same sort of sound that this has. There's better stuff out, the Waves SSL pack had been released, but I didn't like that at all. I think it's just that the Waves Audiotrack was straight peak compression, no RMS involved. I think the Roll Music compressor has a combination of the two, which gets a similar effect, just straight linear compression. It's also the side-chain filter on that. They should tell people this in the manual, but if you open the box, there's a jumper and you can set the side-chain [filter] to whatever you want, so we can sort of get it above our big Def Leppard-style snare.

See how Super8 & Tab uses Waves AudioTrack

Super8 & Tab

Music Producer, DJ

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Verified via Tudou

In the Super8 & Tab Producer Masterclass featured in CM 150 (April 2010) on Tudou, Super8 & Tab are shown using the Waves AudioTrack plugin.

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