The Waves API 550A & 550B Equalizers Plug-In consists of the API 550A, a 3-band parametric equalizer with 5 fixed cutoff points per band and the API 550B, a 4-band parametric equalizer with 7 fixed cutoff points per band. With its vast range of tonal possibilities, this plug-in is an exceptionally versatile EQ.
The Waves API 550A & 550B Equalizers Plug-In is modeled on the late 1960's legends; The API 550A and API 550B equalizers.
The API 550A EQ provides reciprocal and repeatable equalization at 15 points in 5 steps of boost, divided into three overlapping ranges. Its high and low frequency ranges are individually selectable as either peaking or shelving, and a band-pass filter can be inserted independently of all other settings.
The 550B, with its renowned four overlapped EQ bands, is invaluable as both a problem solver and a sweetening device. With 7 switchable filter frequencies spanning up to 5 octaves per band, the 550B’s “Proportional Q” automatically widens the filter bandwidth at minimal settings and narrows it at higher settings. It even lets you undo previous processing, affect or even reverse tonal modifications. With their vast range of tonal possibilities, the API 550A and 550B are a pair of versatile EQs with that one-of-a-kind API sound.
Waves API 550A & 550B Equalizers Plug-In Features
- Modeled vintage EQ plugins
- Developed in association with API
- API 550A: 5 Selected frequency centers per band
- API 550A: Maximum 12 dB of boost/cut per band in 2-3 dB steps
- API 550A: “Proportional Q” narrows filter Q at extremes High headroom +30 dB clip level
- API 550B: 7 Selected frequency centers
- API 550B: 12 dB of boost/cut per band
- API 550B: Bands 1 and 4 offer shelf/peak switching
- API 550B: High headroom +30 dB clip level
- Included in API Collection, Mercury, Pro Show and Studio Classics Collection plug-in bundles
Waves API 550A & 550B Equalizers Plug-In Supported Hosts
- Mac
- Pro Tools 2022.4 (AAX Native, Audiosuite)
- Logic Pro X, 10.7.4 (Audio Units)
- Digital Performer 11 (Audio Units)
- Ableton Live 11 (VST3)
- Nuendo 12 (VST3)
- Cubase 12 (VST3)
- Main Stage 3 (Audio Units)
- Garage Band 10.4.6 (Audio Units)
- Audition 22 (VST3)
- Premiere Pro 22 (VST3)
- Studio One Professional 5 (VST3)
- FL Studio 20 (VST3)
- REAPER 6 (VST3)
- Reason 12 (VST)
- Maschine 2 (VST)
- Komplete Kontrol 2 (VST)
- Bitwig Studio 4 (VST3)
- Luna 1.1.11 (Audio Units)
- Windows
- Pro Tools 2022.4 (AAX Native, Audiosuite)
- Ableton Live 11 (VST3)
- Nuendo 12 (VST3)
- Cubase 12 (VST3)
- Cakewalk by BandLab 2021 (VST3)
- Audition 22 (VST3)
- Premiere Pro 22 (VST3)
- Samplitude Pro X6 (VST3)
- Sequoia 15 (VST3)
- Pyramix 14 (VST3)
- Studio One Professional 5 (VST3)
- FL Studio 20 (VST3)
- REAPER 6 (VST3)
- Reason 12 (VST)
- Maschine 2 (VST)
- Komplete Kontrol 2 (VST)
- Bitwig Studio 4 (VST3)
Waves API 550A & 550B Equalizers Plug-In Specifications
- System Requirements:
- Mac:
- CPU: Intel Core i7 / i9 / Xeon-W / Apple Silicon
- Memory: Minimum 8 GB RAM (16 GB Recommended)
- Disk Space: 16 GB Free Disk Space On the System Drive
- Operating System: 10.15.7, 11.6.5, 12.4
- Screen Resolution:
- Minimum: 1024 x 768
- Recommended: 1280 x 1024 / 1600 x 1024
- USB Displays: Not Supported As the Primary Display
- Windows:
- CPU: Intel Core i5, i7, i9, Xeon (All Gen 5 and Above), AMD Quad Core
- Memory: Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
- Disk Space: 16 GB Free Disk Space On the System Drive
- Operating System: Windows 10 (64 bit (21H2)), Windows 11 (21H2)
- Screen Resolution:
- Minimum: 1024 x 768
- Recommended: 1280 x 1024 / 1600 x 1024
- Mac:
Waves API 550A & 550B Equalizers Plug-In Includes
- License Key
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Sep 17th 2012The 550 EQs are easy to use and just do the right job in many occasions. The missing controls such as the Q-parameter of the individual bands may be considered as drawback, however, I don't miss them. I use these EQs frequently for single drum tracks and for drum and guitar stems.
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