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Description
Tired of wrestling with complex noise reduction tools that leave you tangled in settings and parameters? Say hello to the Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor, your new go-to solution for pristine audio clarity. This ingenious plug-in strips away background noise effortlessly, ensuring your recordings are as clean as a whistle. Inspired by Waves' celebrated One Knob series, the NS1 features an intuitive single-fader control, making it a breeze to reduce unwanted hiss and ambient noise without compromising the integrity of your sound.
Perfect for both studio and live settings, the NS1's magic lies in its simplicity. Just slide the fader up, and watch as the noise disappears, leaving you with crisp audio free of the common pitfalls like aquatic warbling or modulation artifacts. Whether you're polishing film dialogue, enhancing voiceovers, or cleaning up radio broadcasts, the NS1 delivers professional-grade results with minimal effort.
This plug-in is a must-have for anyone serious about audio restoration, offering real-time noise reduction that's as straightforward as it is effective. Join the ranks of professionals who trust Waves to elevate their sound, and enjoy the seamless experience of the NS1 Noise Suppressor.
Key Features:
- Intuitive single-fader design for easy noise reduction
- Real-time, automatic noise suppression
- Ideal for film dialogue, voiceovers, radio broadcasts, and more
- Attenuation gauge for monitoring noise removal levels
Product specs
| Software Type | Noise Reduction |
| Platform | Mac, PC |
| Upgrade/Full | Full |
| Download/Boxed | Download |
| Bit Depth | 64-bit |
| Format | AAX Native, VST, AU AudioSuite, 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
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What does the Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor do?
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The Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor is designed to reduce background noise in audio recordings by analyzing and adapting to the signal in real-time, enhancing the clarity of the foreground sound.
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Is the Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor compatible with my DAW?
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The Waves NS1 is compatible with DAWs that support AAX Native, VST, AU AudioSuite, and SoundGrid formats, making it versatile for various audio production setups.
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Can the Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor be used on both Mac and PC?
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Yes, the Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor is compatible with both Mac and PC platforms, requiring macOS 10.15.7 or later and Windows 10 or later (64-bit).
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What are the system requirements for the Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor on a Mac?
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For Mac, the Waves NS1 requires an Intel Core i7 or higher processor (M1 support included) and a minimum of 8GB RAM, running on macOS 10.15.7 or later.
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Does the Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor work in real-time?
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Yes, the Waves NS1 operates in real-time, instantly analyzing the audio signal to effectively reduce background noise without latency.
Videos
Waves Audio
Removing Background Noise with the NS1 Noise Suppression Plugin
Reviews
PROS
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Simplifies workflow with easy setup, reducing time spent on finding alternatives
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Effectively reduces noise without losing audio dynamics
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Integrates seamlessly with popular DAWs like Studio One
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Ideal for improving recordings with budget microphones
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Quick and easy noise reduction with a simple one-fader control
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Perfect for live and studio recordings, especially vocals
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Handles noise from analog and emulation equipment efficiently
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Highly recommended for travel setups with portable mic booths
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Impressive noise reduction performance without affecting vocal quality
CONS
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Installation issues reported by some users
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor.
Features and functionality
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NS1 offers low latency noise reduction suitable for live use, balancing effectiveness with minimal processing delay.
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Use cases and applications
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NS1 effectively reduces background noise and headphone bleed in vocal tracks, making it versatile for studio recordings.
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Software and compatibility
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Used on the guitar for Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself", as stated by Purpose mix engineers Josh Gudwin and Andrew Wuepper in this May 2016 Sound on Sound interview about the mixing of the title track and others. An image of the settings can be found here.
“Ed’s original guitar was quite noisy and buzzy. It sounded like he was on the road and had just plugged in quickly to get an idea down. So I selfishly wanted a cleaner guitar sound and had a couple of guys coming in to replay the guitar part, but it never sounded anywhere near as good. It just kept sounding too different and without the right feel. So I decided to go with Ed’s guitar and treated it with the Waves NS1 noise suppressor, the Waves GTR plug-in, and filtered it with the FabFilter Pro-MB, and an Avid EQ, taking out around 3kHz."
in the video at 10:19 on the left-hand side of the screen you can see the NS1 by Waves.
Selena Gomez uses the Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor, as confirmed by her engineer in an article from Sound On Sound titled "Inside Track: Selena Gomez 'Rare'." The engineer stated, "The 'Live Drums' aux has a more involved chain, starting with the Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor, which is not doing much, followed by the UAD A800 [tape simulator], which is the greatest thing."
Used for the "spoken word sections" on "Intro", as stated by Kirk mix engineer Kevin "Black Pearl" McCloskey in this December 2019 Sound on Sound interview.
"I often use the iZotope RX7 to get rid of background noise, but in this case I used the Waves NS1 noise suppression plug-in on the spoken word sections."
This Snapshot was taken from 13/02/2021 Twitch Stream (https://www.twitch.tv/helloimlenno), proving that Lenno is using this Plugin.
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