Waves Audio has announced a new series of plug-ins that will literally revolutionise the way you use equalisers. Called the Curves Spectral Series, three plug-ins will be released that take the tedious work out of equalisation by automating the task. The first plug-in in the series, Equator, will be released in September 2024. It specialises in the suppression of resonance and offers a completely new approach to equalisation technology.
EQ has Never been Easier – With Curves
The central idea behind the series is to take the technical aspects of EQ editing out of the hands of the user. According to Product Manager Shai Fishman, EQ technology has not evolved much in the last 30 years, and Waves is looking to fill that gap with the Curves series. What makes the Curves plug-ins so special is that they use artificial intelligence to analyse the frequencies of the audio material and automatically correct or adjust them.
Fishman describes this as a kind of “self-learning equaliser”. This means that the plug-in not only removes resonances, but is also capable of performing a variety of EQ processes on its own, without the user having to deal with technical details such as Q’s or frequencies and nodes.
The first plug-in in the series, Curves Equator, stabilises and protects the sound from interference by analysing it and making automatic corrections. Two more plug-ins will follow by 2025. One will focus on classic EQ functions, while the third will offer an EQ matching function. This combination will allow users to fine-tune their mixes and even achieve specific sonic goals by letting the software automatically adjust the listening experience.
Intelligent EQ with Artificial Intelligence
Another notable feature of Curves is the user interface, which has been intuitively designed to give the user maximum control with minimum effort. Plug-ins provide simple controls that drive complex technology, dramatically simplifying the sound shaping process. Waves has created an easy-to-use solution that is suitable for beginners and experienced users alike.
The release of Curves Equator marks an important step in the development of AI-driven audio tools. Waves itself is a signatory to the ‘Principles for Music Creation with AI’, which call for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in music production. The principles aim to ensure that music creators remain in control of their work and can use the technology as a supportive tool. And that’s exactly what Curves is.
Curves: Your new EQ partner?
Waves is positioning Curves as the next evolution in EQ technology. Not only is it supposed to be more precise and efficient, it is also supposed to put the fun back into audio editing. With a combination of automated sound enhancement and creative flexibility, Waves promises that the Curves series will change the workflow of music producers forever. We are excited! And, as always, we will keep you posted.
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