The Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter from Waves is a plug-in that recreates the Aphex Aural Exciter process, as delivered by the original hardware from the mid-70s. The hardware unit was so well received at the time that it was even credited as a "session player" on best-selling albums by the likes of Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor.

The original unit provided the ability to increase and enhance presence, brightness, and vibrancy on vocal and instrumental tracks alike, without raising levels. This was particularly useful because multiple passes of tape during multi-tracking would eventually dull some of the high-end details.

Modeled on one of only a few tube-powered units ever made, the Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter plug-in delivers all the unique character of the rare original unit, but with all the advantages of software. The plug-in includes Native and SoundGrid licenses.

7 Plug-Ins    For Electronic Music Production    64-bit Processing    AAX Native, RTAS, AudioSuite, TDM    Audio Units, VST    SoundGrid    Mac OS X, Windows

Faithful model of the rare tube-powered original

Adds brightness, vibrancy and depth

Increases presence without raising levels

Perfect for vocal and instrumental tracks alike

Mix and AX modes for insert or send configurations

Up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution (Native) and up to 96 kHz (TDM)*

*Accel card required for 96 kHz operation

Mono and stereo components

SoundGrid license compatible with MultiRack Native, StudioRack Native, MultiRack SoundGrid, StudioRack SoundGrid, and eMotion ST Mixer

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this plugin work in Windows 10?

A: Yes, this plug-in is compatible with Windows 10 64-bit.

Q: 2. Does this include this the actual Lightroom 6 software?

A: No, the PhotoshopCAFE Lightroom 6 for Digital Photographers (Electronic Download) is a tutorial series with 122 video lessons covering Lightroom 6, but it does not not include the Lightroom 6 software.

Q: 3. Are all these Waves Gold plugins pro tools 12 Aax compatible ?

A: The Waves Gold bundle plug ins are compatible with Pro Tools 12. AAX native 64 Bit.

Q: 4. WILL THIS PROCESS PLUGINS BY ANY BRAND? OR WAVES ONLY? AND VST3? thanks!

A: The Waves Titan-R SoundGrid Server DSP Unit (2 RU) will only process Waves plug-ins. This DSP processor cannot support third-party VST plug-ins.

Q: 5. Can TurboCAD open AutoCad or DraftSight 2D files or, must I convert them to DXF file format?

A: Encore TurboCAD Designer (Electronic Download) can open 2D files from AutoCad and DaftSight so long as they are in one of TurboCAD's supported formats. TurboCAD supports the following formats: 3DS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, BMP, DWG, DXF, EPS, Facet, FACT, GIF, grid surface, IGES, JPEG, paper space, PDF, PICT, PNG, Rhino, SAT, spline, STEP, STL, text, TIFF, Trimble SketchUp, TrueSpace COB, and viewports.

Q: 6. In order to use this product do I also have to buy an iLok?

A: An iLok is required to authorize the NF575 v6 Noise Filter from McDSP. You May authorize one copy of the Software on one PACE Anti-Piracy iLok USB Smart Key, for use with no more than one computer at any given time.

Q: 7. after rec. a noisy broadcast ,what component in signal chain,to remove noise from tape be fore process in by computer ??

A: EQ would be the main component in repairing noisy audio. Izotope RX5 is the recommended product for use in broadcast and post production. it is a full suite of noise reduction and audio correction tools. It can be used as a standalone software or as a plug in via a host DAW.

Q: 8. Full version of of Lightroom pc software

A: The PhotoshopCAFE Lightroom 6 for Digital Photographers (Electronic Download) is an instructional DVD on how to operate Lightroom 6 features.

Q: 9. if I buy this what equipment do I need to operate the software and give a tactile feeling of living in tube life?

A: This product is software based, so is controlled on computer screen, with a mouse. There is not tactile feeling.

Q: 10. Will it work on Adobe Audition?

A: Both Adobe Audition CS6 and the Waves Gold Mixing and Mastering Plug-Ins Bundle support VST3 format. They will work together.