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Description

Elevate your drum tracks to legendary status with the Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin. Crafted in collaboration with renowned mixing engineer Tony Maserati, this multi-effect powerhouse brings his iconic drum sound directly to your DAW. Whether you're working with live or programmed drums, the Drum Slammer ensures your beats stand out with precision and punch.

The plugin features an intuitive interface that offers seamless control over EQ, dynamics, and transient shaping. You can toggle between seven distinct drum presets—bass drum, snare top, snare bottom, hi-hat, toms, overheads, and room—each designed to enhance the nuances of your drum mix. The Snap Control is a unique feature that adjusts the transient response, giving you the power to make your drums cut through even the densest mixes.

Designed for both mono and stereo applications, the Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer is compatible with Native and SoundGrid systems, offering flexibility across various recording setups. With its user-friendly design, you can quickly dial in the perfect drum tone, allowing you to focus more on the creative process.

Key Features:

  • Created in collaboration with Tony Maserati
  • Enhances percussive transients for mix clarity
  • Includes seven drum-specific presets
  • Snap Control for transient modification
  • Supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz resolution
  • Compatible with Native and SoundGrid licenses
  • Mono and stereo components available

Owner's manual

Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin User Manual

Product specs

Software Type Processor
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 DAWs are compatible with the Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin?

The Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin is compatible with DAWs that support AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, AU, and SoundGrid formats, such as Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and Cubase.

Does the Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin work on both Mac and PC?

Yes, the Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin is compatible with both Mac and PC platforms, requiring macOS 10.15.7 or later and Windows 10 (21H2) or later.

What is the primary function of the Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin?

The Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin is designed to enhance and process drum tracks, offering a range of effects to improve the punch and presence of your drum recordings.

Are there specific hardware requirements for running the Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin on a Mac?

Yes, a Mac running the Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin requires an Intel Core i7 processor or higher (with M1 support) and at least 8GB of RAM.

Can the Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin be used for live sound applications?

Yes, the plugin supports SoundGrid, which allows it to be used in live sound environments for real-time processing of drum tracks.

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Reviews

Critic Reviews

Waves Maserati Collection

soundonsound.com

The Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin is a compelling tool for those wanting to enhance percussive transients in drum mixes with minimal fuss. Praised for its ease of use and impressive results, it optimizes drum sounds for various applications through tailored EQ and dynamic processing. While it lacks detailed compression control, its ability to brighten and make drum sounds more present is notable. However, users must be cautious not to overdo enhancements, especially with well-sampled kits. Despite a high CPU demand, its intuitive design and effectiveness make it a worthwhile investment for many.

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Waves Tony Maserati Collection review | MusicRadar

musicradar.com

The Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin, part of the Tony Maserati Collection, offers a unique approach with its instrument-specific plug-ins, delivering quick and effective results. It provides a taste of Tony Maserati's signature sound with an easy-to-use format, making it a hit for those seeking professional-grade sonics. However, the 'black box' design might frustrate users due to its lack of transparency in parameter specifics, leaving users to rely more on their auditory judgment. While it is on the pricey side, the plugin's ability to produce high-quality sound quickly makes it a worthwhile investment for serious producers.

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ta_deck

Best for drum bus !

Doing amazing stuff with drums ! Finally You do not have to spend whole hours of EQing drums.

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See how Blasterjaxx uses Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin

Blasterjaxx

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In this picture tweeted by Blasterjaxx, they can be seen using the Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin in their DAW. They write, "Compressing, last details and rendering this beauty"

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John Cunningham (Producer)

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Brainwork SSL compressor! It’s made by plugin alliance. Also OTT also Maserati DRM plug-in. The last two I can get for free or crack I believe but the brainwork one u gotta buy. It’s worth it though I use it on like 80% of tracks. Parallel compression not so much but I know it’s useful on vocals I’m just not great with vocals

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Klahr uses the Waves Maserati DRM Drum Slammer Plugin, as indicated in his tweet where he shares his enthusiasm for it.

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