CLA MixHub’s channel-aggregating approach works very well indeed, bringing your entire mix together in a single interface, and sounding fantastic along the way. Just like a real SSL, the EQ is easy to work with, while the extended Dynamics section gives plenty of enveloping options. Jumping between Buckets and modules is fast and intuitive, and there’s a real sense of empowerment that comes from being able to apply such high-end processing to the individual elements of a whole drum kit or vocal group.ĬLA MixHub also sounds superb, exuding analogue warmth, depth and focus. The multitrack functionality is nothing short of revelatory, feeling like a natural replacement for the standard DAW mixer. Incredibly, it lets you access up to 64 instances of the plugin via any single one of them, so a full SSL console is effectively recreated in a single window within the host DAW, conveniently grouped into banks of eight channels at a time, called ‘Buckets’.

MixHub is an emulation of a full channel strip from Grammy-winning engineer Chris Lord-Alge's SSL 4000 series mixer. Once you have your subscription set up, if you're not sure where to look first, this guide will steer you towards the essentials you need in your home studio tool kit, imparting advice for best use practice along the way, and ensuring you have the right tools to help you mix better and faster.įor each plugin in this roundup we have also conducted an in-depth test, which is linked to at the end of each summary, so don't forget to read these for a more comprehensive understanding of how these plugins work.įor more on Waves’ new subscription model, head to our buying advice section towards the end of this guide. The company's vast range of plugins covers everything from virtual recreations of classic outboard processors through to ultra-modern production tools. They’ve recently introduced a subscription-only model, so you can no longer purchase Waves plugins or bundles individually, but the top Waves (opens in new tab) Creative Access subscription tier (opens in new tab) grants you access to everything in the Waves stable, including our top picks featured in this guide. Waves (opens in new tab) is at the forefront of this plugin development and has been producing incredible plugins used by producers and engineers the world over for the better part of three decades.

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