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Kramer HLS
by Waves
An audio effect by Waves, categorized as Channel Strip.
Where to get it
- WavesThe maker Get it
Category
Formats
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Also known as
Effect›Channel Strip
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Light
Easy on your computer, even on lots of tracks.
0.5% of one core on our Mac (M2 Max): 48 kHz, a 256‑sample buffer, its default settings on pink noise. September 2026.
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- 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.
Kramer HLS Channel
What it does
- Models the Helios console channel from Olympic Studios, developed with producer Eddie Kramer.
- A 3-band EQ with 8 midrange frequencies and bass boosts at 60, 120, 250 and 400 Hz.
- A 50 Hz cut of 3 to 15 dB is on hand for vinyl mastering.
- Preamp modeling adds variable harmonic distortion, with optional analog noise and hum.
From Waves’ page, in our words.
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