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Transform your headphone mixing experience with the Waves Nx virtual mix room plug-in. Designed to replicate the acoustics of a high-end studio environment, this software offers musicians and producers the ability to perceive natural depth, reflections, and panoramic stereo imaging as if they were in a physical room. Whether you're mixing for stereo, 5.1, or 5.0 surround, Waves Nx ensures that your headphone mixes translate seamlessly to real-world speaker systems.

One standout feature of Waves Nx is its real-time head tracking capability. By utilizing a computer's camera, the software tracks your head movements, providing a dynamic listening experience that mimics being in an actual mix room. This feature, combined with the plug-in's ability to personalize settings according to your unique head measurements, enhances the realism and comfort during extended mixing sessions.

Perfect for both seasoned professionals and budding producers, Waves Nx doesn't just simulate an acoustic space — it transforms your headphones into a portal for precision and creativity. Dive into a world where your mixes are not only heard but felt, with every nuance preserved in its transparent sound.

Key Features:

Virtual mix room plug-in for realistic headphone monitoring
Simulates the acoustics of a professional studio environment
Supports stereo, 5.0, and 5.1 surround mixing
Real-time head tracking with webcam integration for enhanced realism
Customizable settings for individual head measurements
Compatible with MultiRack Native and StudioRack Native

Product specs

Software Type	Mix Room Emulation
Platform	Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full	Full
Download/Boxed	Download
Bit Depth	64-bit
Format	AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, AU
Hardware Requirements - Mac	Intel Core i5 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
Hardware Requirements - PC	Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
OS Requirements - Mac	macOS 10.14.6 or later
OS Requirements - PC	Windows 10 or later

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What is the purpose of the Waves Nx Virtual Mix Room plugin?: The Waves Nx Virtual Mix Room plugin is designed to emulate a 3D acoustic space, allowing users to mix audio on headphones as if they were in a professional studio environment, ensuring mixes translate well to speaker systems.
Is the Waves Nx plugin compatible with my DAW?: The Waves Nx plugin supports AAX Native, AudioSuite, VST, and AU formats, making it compatible with most major DAWs on both Mac and PC platforms.
What are the system requirements for Waves Nx on a Mac?: To run Waves Nx on a Mac, you need macOS 10.14.6 or later with an Intel Core i5 processor or higher and at least 8GB of RAM.
Can I use Waves Nx on a Windows computer?: Yes, Waves Nx is compatible with Windows 10 or later and requires an Intel Core i5 or AMD Quad-core processor and a minimum of 8GB RAM.
Does Waves Nx work with all headphones?: Waves Nx includes correction EQ curves for 270 headphone models, enhancing its virtual mix room experience, though it can be used with any headphones for improved spatial audio perception.

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PROS

Significantly enhances spatial audio experience with headphones
Reduces headphone listening fatigue effectively
Provides specific settings for popular headphone models
Allows mixing at night without disturbing others
Greatly improves mix translation from headphones to monitors
Offers a convincing "sweet spot" simulation
Useful for apartment living where speaker use is limited
Integrates well with Sonarworks for an optimal experience
Minimal CPU usage compared to other plugins

CONS

High CPU usage noted in stereo mode by some users
Alters frequency response, particularly around 300Hz, 1.5kHz, 3kHz, and 8kHz
Head tracking via webcam lacks fluidity and requires good lighting
Sound can "flange" or combfilter with head tracking
Limited user-defined parameters for accurate modeling

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Features and functionality

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Nx's head tracking is highly praised but noted for quirky pairing issues; a webcam can effectively track front-to-back motion.
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Nx's room simulation increases bass, thus less bass compensation is applied in its headphone EQ section.
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Nx's headphone EQ includes timbre of speakers but lacks spatial effects or reflections, affecting room simulation realism.
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CLA Nx's head tracking significantly reduces listening fatigue by varying the signal with head movements, enhancing immersion and realism.
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Sonarworks is often recommended over Nx for accurate headphone correction, although Nx is preferred for novelty and mix checking.
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CLA Nx head tracking is superior in realism compared to other room simulation plugins, often cited as not a gimmick but a valuable feature.
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Use cases and applications

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Nx is particularly useful for initial mono composition and for checking mix balance, especially in the low end, using various virtual rooms.
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CLA Nx is praised for the illusion of speaker sound, making users instinctively reach for monitor volume knobs during headphone use.
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Users recommend using Loopback or Blackhole on Mac to route audio into Nx, enhancing familiarity with the virtual room.
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User experience

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Despite not being ideal for complete mixes, Nx's room reverb can help isolate low-end frequencies, creating a useful A/B reference tool.
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The head tracker sometimes turns off after inactivity, suggesting persistent connectivity issues despite recent improvements.
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Software and compatibility

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Owners mention that Nx lacks a systemwide driver, limiting the ability to acclimate to the virtual rooms.
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ATH-M70x headphones lack a native EQ profile in Waves Nx; users can integrate Pro-Q 3 with oratory's curve for compensation.
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Using a webcam for head tracking is often more reliable than the dedicated tracker, which can have Bluetooth connection issues.
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Value and pricing

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Some users find Nx worth the $35 sale price as a secondary reference tool, especially for low-end clarity, rather than as a main mixing solution.
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Setup and maintenance

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Users recommend adjusting the 105 Hz low-shelf filter's gain to 0 dB when stacking Nx with Pro-Q 3 to prevent excessive bass.
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Critic Reviews

Waves Nx

soundonsound.com

Waves Nx offers an affordable solution for emulating speaker sound on headphones, delivering a surprisingly three-dimensional experience. Its head-tracking technology enhances the realism, making it a practical tool for mixing on the go or in surround without dedicated speaker setups. While it doesn't fully replace the quality of good monitors in a treated room, it provides a valuable alternative perspective, particularly enhancing high-frequency perception and stereo width. Ideal for those who frequently work with headphones, but be prepared for some variance in effectiveness based on individual listening habits.

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Waves Nx delivers a compelling headphone mixing experience, effectively simulating a room environment missing from traditional headphone use. Its standout feature is the ability to craft 3D-surround soundscapes, a boon for producers seeking immersive mixes. The plugin is priced reasonably at $99, adding significant value for frequent headphone users. However, its head-tracking feature, while innovative, can introduce phasing issues, which may deter some users. Despite this, Waves Nx remains a strong addition to any music production toolkit, particularly for those keen on exploring virtual audio spaces.

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ro5

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over 9 years ago

Good concept, great potential but...

... not yet there. The good: It's good you can bleed some of the left signal into the right ear (and vice versa) and add some reflections (keep it very low to sound realistic, so listening through your headphones sounds more like listening in a real room. The less good: head tracking through the webcam is not fluent and only works in good lightening, the bluetooth head tracker is better but only does x/y/z angles of the head, not the position in the room. The sound often seems to "flange" or combfilter (when head tracking). The models/algos are not yet advanced enough and do have not enough user defined parameters to be accurate. Hopefully they will improve these over time but for the moment it's not reliable enough to make tracking or mastering decisions... PLEASE SEE UPDATE BELOW!!!

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ro5

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9 years ago over 9 years ago

With recent software/firmware updates, the overall sound quality had significantly improved especially when using the hardware head tracker, use exact head measurements and keep the room reflections low. It does take a while to get used to it but it's way better than mixing on normal headphones or bad monitors/room acoustics... I feel it's only fair to increase it from 3* to 4*...

bob_kerns

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over 6 years ago

Amazing—you forget you have headphones on.

I literally end up pulling off my headphones because I think my speakers are on. I use it with the device that attaches to the headphones to monitor head position, which works flawlessly. The camera tracking isn't quite as good, but still impressive.