# Music Production **URL:** https://forum.waves.com/c/music-production/12.md [Latest](https://forum.waves.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.waves.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Music Production category](https://forum.waves.com/t/about-the-music-production-category/66)
**Author:** [@YishaiWaves](https://forum.waves.com/u/YishaiWaves)\ **Replies:** 0
Discuss and share tips & tricks, workflows, your music and mixes. --- ## [Curves AQ / Equator / IDX dynamics](https://forum.waves.com/t/curves-aq-equator-idx-dynamics/12755)
**Author:** [@andrzejc](https://forum.waves.com/u/andrzejc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/curves-aq-equator-idx-dynamics/12755 "2026-09-28T08:46:54Z")
Hello I would like to know if these plugins are meant to be placed on single synth tracks, synth buses or the master track? Curves AQ / Equator / IDX dynamics Thanks in advance for your help --- ## [Waves SSLComp is still awesome after all these years](https://forum.waves.com/t/waves-sslcomp-is-still-awesome-after-all-these-years/12593)
**Author:** [@JunkyardSam](https://forum.waves.com/u/JunkyardSam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 6:23am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/waves-sslcomp-is-still-awesome-after-all-these-years/12593 "2026-07-17T06:23:15Z")
I own a ridiculous number of compressor plugins, and that includes a number of SSL Bus Compressor style plugins. I’ve never used the hardware so I couldn’t say which one is the most accurate emulation – but I can say th… --- ## [Beginner, How to approach the Curves series plugins?](https://forum.waves.com/t/beginner-how-to-approach-the-curves-series-plugins/12367)
**Author:** [@nova.hickory](https://forum.waves.com/u/nova.hickory)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/beginner-how-to-approach-the-curves-series-plugins/12367 "2026-07-13T09:37:30Z")
Being a somewhat newer engineer, I’m curious how other producers are using the Curves plugins. After watching the tutorials and experimenting, I really think I am going to lean heavily on these plugins. As a general appr… --- ## [Using j37 and nls together](https://forum.waves.com/t/using-j37-and-nls-together/10070)
**Author:** [@p.pfranco](https://forum.waves.com/u/p.pfranco)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/using-j37-and-nls-together/10070 "2026-07-01T18:17:00Z")
Trying to emulate the old analog world, I’ve put the j37 first and then the nls on each channel. In the groups nothing. And in the Master nls before and at the end j37. Has anyone used j37 and nls together? How do you u… --- ## [Is there a legacy version of silk vocal](https://forum.waves.com/t/is-there-a-legacy-version-of-silk-vocal/12571)
**Author:** [@ptwebster](https://forum.waves.com/u/ptwebster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/is-there-a-legacy-version-of-silk-vocal/12571 "2026-06-04T11:00:18Z")
Hi, Probably a silly question but…is there a version of Silk Vocal that runs on Mac OS Big Sur 11.7.11 / Pro Tools 2020.12.1 ? Thanks. --- ## [CR8 changes patches whenever I start playback](https://forum.waves.com/t/cr8-changes-patches-whenever-i-start-playback/12409)
**Author:** [@Stephen.pudney1987](https://forum.waves.com/u/Stephen.pudney1987)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/cr8-changes-patches-whenever-i-start-playback/12409 "2026-02-17T08:20:10Z")
Hi all so ive come up against a problem that ive not had before Ive got a midi file that id like to apply a patch from CR8 on but every time I try to start playback it changes the patch. has anybody come up against th… --- ## [Multiband MV2 on the mix bus (MV2 x 3)](https://forum.waves.com/t/multiband-mv2-on-the-mix-bus-mv2-x-3/12324)
**Author:** [@JunkyardSam](https://forum.waves.com/u/JunkyardSam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 9:09am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/multiband-mv2-on-the-mix-bus-mv2-x-3/12324 "2025-12-30T09:09:01Z")
Try this on your mix bus! Use StudioRack or StudioVerse Effects with multiband split (2 splits for a total of 3 fx lanes) Set the frequency splits to 120hz & 2400hz (adjust to taste) Add MV2 to each lane, with Low Leve… --- ## [Live Instruments with OVOX and FL Studio](https://forum.waves.com/t/live-instruments-with-ovox-and-fl-studio/10602)
**Author:** [@chrisspencer554](https://forum.waves.com/u/chrisspencer554)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/live-instruments-with-ovox-and-fl-studio/10602 "2025-05-19T15:31:16Z")
Hi there, I need some help setting up OVOX with FL Studio so I can play instruments using my voice live. I have watched many tutorials but they don’t quite cover what I’m trying to do. I am new to using FL Studio in thi… --- ## [Share your songs here](https://forum.waves.com/t/share-your-songs-here/243)
**Author:** [@Midiboy](https://forum.waves.com/u/Midiboy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/share-your-songs-here/243 "2019-08-25T03:47:48Z")
Here is a place where we can share our music that we make! Feel free to post SoundCloud, YouTube, or whatever other format you have your music stored online. Please only post ORIGINAL music by you. Also, please don’t … --- ## [Waves harmony detailed instruction video](https://forum.waves.com/t/waves-harmony-detailed-instruction-video/10463)
**Author:** [@scotthmcdaniel](https://forum.waves.com/u/scotthmcdaniel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/waves-harmony-detailed-instruction-video/10463 "2025-01-02T21:14:27Z")
Can anyone recommend a good video that goes into detail on practical ways of using Waves Harmony? All I have come across is videos showing all the experimental jazzy expansions and effects it can do, without explaining h… --- ## [Harmony Vocal presets](https://forum.waves.com/t/harmony-vocal-presets/8252)
**Author:** [@RobbyT](https://forum.waves.com/u/RobbyT)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/harmony-vocal-presets/8252 "2025-01-02T09:51:54Z")
I just purchased Waves Harmony. Are there any presets that lean toward 60s/70s styles, Beatles, Eagles etc. The preset list is massive and most sound “modern”. Thanx --- ## [Why is downloading my plugins failing and or taking all day](https://forum.waves.com/t/why-is-downloading-my-plugins-failing-and-or-taking-all-day/7896)
**Author:** [@psychlo0015](https://forum.waves.com/u/psychlo0015)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/why-is-downloading-my-plugins-failing-and-or-taking-all-day/7896 "2024-12-02T06:57:29Z")
this downloader and process of getting my plugins is trash. im glad i canceled my subscription to studioverse because this ■■■■ is wack. i left it going for hours came back it failed doing it again its frozen… Ive wasted… --- ## [CLA Vocals Plugin- Insert or Send in Cubase](https://forum.waves.com/t/cla-vocals-plugin-insert-or-send-in-cubase/9859)
**Author:** [@zacmer](https://forum.waves.com/u/zacmer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/cla-vocals-plugin-insert-or-send-in-cubase/9859 "2024-09-16T13:25:51Z")
Would I place something like Waves CLA Vocal Plugin as an Insert in Cubase 13? I ask because it uses a range of effects, (compression,delay,reverb, pitch), when it is applied. I understand that individually, compression… --- ## [Tame Impala/Mac deMarco Bass Preset on Waves Bass Fingers](https://forum.waves.com/t/tame-impala-mac-demarco-bass-preset-on-waves-bass-fingers/9867)
**Author:** [@neo\_94](https://forum.waves.com/u/neo_94)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/tame-impala-mac-demarco-bass-preset-on-waves-bass-fingers/9867 "2024-09-12T18:28:31Z")
Hello everyone! I would ask you if anyone of you knows how to make that “Old Muted Violin Bass” (kinda Hoffner Bass) sound on WAVES BASS FINGERS that Tame Impala and Mac deMarco use for most of their songs. Any tip Is w… --- ## [Waves F6: How to set up the perfect de-esser](https://forum.waves.com/t/waves-f6-how-to-set-up-the-perfect-de-esser/9704)
**Author:** [@JunkyardSam](https://forum.waves.com/u/JunkyardSam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/waves-f6-how-to-set-up-the-perfect-de-esser/9704 "2024-08-10T21:41:49Z")
Waves F6 is a particularly good dynamic EQ for de-essing. Where F6 beats the \[more popular industry standard eq\] is that F6 has attack & release controls, and that other one doesn’t. The magic happens when you center t… --- ## [Audio Drop outs when playback](https://forum.waves.com/t/audio-drop-outs-when-playback/8571)
**Author:** [@pgaudio1](https://forum.waves.com/u/pgaudio1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/audio-drop-outs-when-playback/8571 "2024-06-21T09:55:37Z")
I have a Mac Studio m1max. So had issues with using pt and waves asio. I was able to fix the issue by the following. Expand the disk cash in pt to the max amount. Plus turned off Bluetooth and WIFI. (Keyboard and Touch p… --- ## [Presets Ovox, are there any available for download?](https://forum.waves.com/t/presets-ovox-are-there-any-available-for-download/8208)
**Author:** [@rolfnoreen](https://forum.waves.com/u/rolfnoreen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/presets-ovox-are-there-any-available-for-download/8208 "2024-05-16T17:43:32Z")
I want some sort of vocoding presets for ovox and I wonder if there are any available for download somewhere? I am not happy with how it sounds now and it takes so much time learn all the knobs. --- ## [Telegram group existing/creation](https://forum.waves.com/t/telegram-group-existing-creation/8107)
**Author:** [@jleathem01](https://forum.waves.com/u/jleathem01)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/telegram-group-existing-creation/8107 "2024-05-06T18:08:55Z")
Yo, Noob here; do we have a telegram chat? If not: admins can you create one? Or can i create one? Thanks, John --- ## [Waves Auto Tune Real Time and key modulation](https://forum.waves.com/t/waves-auto-tune-real-time-and-key-modulation/8565)
**Author:** [@chris6](https://forum.waves.com/u/chris6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/waves-auto-tune-real-time-and-key-modulation/8565 "2023-12-29T14:21:24Z")
I am recording an original that has 2 key modulations. The song starts in GMaj, moves to Am, then to FMaj. My plan is to make a vocal track for each key section and set the appropriate scale for each in Auto Tune RT. … --- ## [Ovox Beatboxing to MIDI](https://forum.waves.com/t/ovox-beatboxing-to-midi/8608)
**Author:** [@jcr.rudolph](https://forum.waves.com/u/jcr.rudolph)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/ovox-beatboxing-to-midi/8608 "2023-12-29T12:36:04Z")
Hey everyone, my partner and I just got the Ovox plugin and want to create live synthesized beats by beatboxing into ableton linked with a drum rack (similar what Dubler 2 allows you to do). So far we have been not very… --- ## [Macos ventura 13.2.1](https://forum.waves.com/t/macos-ventura-13-2-1/8058)
**Author:** [@himanpsr](https://forum.waves.com/u/himanpsr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/macos-ventura-13-2-1/8058 "2023-12-16T13:33:49Z")
Waves plugins not saported to macos 13.2.1 wating for the update thank you. --- ## [Abbey Road Studio 3 Mono Compatibility](https://forum.waves.com/t/abbey-road-studio-3-mono-compatibility/917)
**Author:** [@chris\_mor](https://forum.waves.com/u/chris_mor)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/abbey-road-studio-3-mono-compatibility/917 "2023-11-16T12:40:02Z")
Hello there, i’ve been mixing with Abbey Roads Studio 3 for some days now and think it is very impressive. My question concerns checking my mix in Mono. As there seems to be no option in the plugin itself, what would b… --- ## [IDR Dither for L1 and L2](https://forum.waves.com/t/idr-dither-for-l1-and-l2/7995)
**Author:** [@hiroki.kawaguchi312](https://forum.waves.com/u/hiroki.kawaguchi312)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/idr-dither-for-l1-and-l2/7995 "2023-09-14T08:29:32Z")
Hi, Everybody! I don’t know this question should be asked here. But I need for someone’s assistance. I have a question about Maximizer L1, L2. When should I activate IDR, Dither option? I know it’s better to use dith… --- ## [Neat setting for gentle EQ in AR TG Mastering Chain](https://forum.waves.com/t/neat-setting-for-gentle-eq-in-ar-tg-mastering-chain/7889)
**Author:** [@JunkyardSam](https://forum.waves.com/u/JunkyardSam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/neat-setting-for-gentle-eq-in-ar-tg-mastering-chain/7889 "2023-08-28T11:39:32Z")
If you’re a fan of AR TG Mastering Chain, give this a try for wide, GENTLE eq shaping. For your default EQ use these settings for EQs: #4: Frequency=4.1khz / Q=HIGH (shelf) #2: Frequency=724 / Q=LOW (shelf) Ideally y… --- ## [Kick drum tuning](https://forum.waves.com/t/kick-drum-tuning/7614)
**Author:** [@fedom1308](https://forum.waves.com/u/fedom1308)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/kick-drum-tuning/7614 "2023-05-15T12:20:06Z")
Hello I’ve just watched the Mix Fundamentals course by Marc Mozart and I discovered a thing I didn’t know. I’m pretty new to mixing and music production. My question/doubt is the following: is it really necessary to tune… --- ## [StudioRack as VST3 wrapper for Protools on Apple Silicon](https://forum.waves.com/t/studiorack-as-vst3-wrapper-for-protools-on-apple-silicon/7607)
**Author:** [@pat.bear](https://forum.waves.com/u/pat.bear)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/studiorack-as-vst3-wrapper-for-protools-on-apple-silicon/7607 "2023-05-11T16:52:59Z")
I have just switched from StudioOne on WIndows to Protools on an M2 pro Mac Mini and I just figured out something that I thought I would share. Waves’ plugins all seem to be AAX universal so no problems there but Plugin… --- ## [Question about StudioRack Parallel Split](https://forum.waves.com/t/question-about-studiorack-parallel-split/7563)
**Author:** [@take77](https://forum.waves.com/u/take77)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/question-about-studiorack-parallel-split/7563 "2023-05-10T12:41:00Z")
Hello, In all the videos I’ve watched about configuring a parallel split an empty slot is created for the original signal and then the fx processing in separate slots. I understand that. But I’m wondering why there is … --- ## [How to get clearer vocals in Ovox](https://forum.waves.com/t/how-to-get-clearer-vocals-in-ovox/4914)
**Author:** [@DallasSteve](https://forum.waves.com/u/DallasSteve)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/how-to-get-clearer-vocals-in-ovox/4914 "2023-05-10T12:35:06Z")
I’m new to Ovox and I’ve done a little testing, but I am overwhelmed by all of the adjustments/controls available in the interface. I have contacted Waves support about this, but I will try looking for suggestions here,… --- ## [Recommend Plugins/Apps to Give Depth to Recorded Vocals?](https://forum.waves.com/t/recommend-plugins-apps-to-give-depth-to-recorded-vocals/5548)
**Author:** [@BigMouth](https://forum.waves.com/u/BigMouth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.waves.com/t/recommend-plugins-apps-to-give-depth-to-recorded-vocals/5548 "2023-04-17T01:19:40Z")
This is my first post. If this isn’t the forum to ask, please redirect me. I damaged my singing voice by singing way too loud for way too long (into a microphone) during live performances (at things like national anthe… [Next page](https://forum.waves.com/c/music-production/12.md?page=1)