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Abbey Road Saturator
by Waves
An audio effect by Waves, categorized as Drive.
Where to get it
- WavesThe maker Get it
Category
Formats
Runs in
Effect›Drive
CPUConfirmed. The category was checked against a real source.
Medium
Fine on a few tracks. Many at once add up.
3.3% of one core on our Mac (M2 Max): 48 kHz, a 256‑sample buffer, its default settings on pink noise. October 2026.
On your own computer it will differ: Plugindex measures every plugin you own while you are away.
- AU
- VST3
- AAX
Mac and Windows.
- Ableton LiveVST3 · AU
- Logic ProAU
- Pro ToolsAAX
- FL StudioVST3 · AU
- Cubase · NuendoVST3
- Bitwig StudioVST3
- REAPERVST3 · AU
- Studio ProVST3 · AU
In each of these, Plugindex puts it on the selected track with a click or a key.
What it does
- A saturation chain made with Abbey Road, with tube and solid-state console characters.
- Models the REDD tube console and the TG12345 solid-state console.
- Includes the EMI TG12321 compander, with crossover controls to target low or high ranges.
- Pre- and post-saturation EQ with shelves and a parametric midrange, plus a Phase control.
- Stereo, mid and side processing modes, with a mix/dry control.
From Waves’ page, in our words.
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