Waves Studio Classics Collection

The Ultimate Analog Console Experience in Your DAW

Waves Studio Classics Collection brings together the three most revered names in analog console history — API, SSL, and Neve — into one powerful 12-plugin bundle. Meticulously modeled from the original hardware, this collection gives you the exact sound, character, and workflow that shaped decades of hit records. Whether you’re tracking, mixing, or mastering, you get the punch and clarity of API, the aggressive glue and snap of SSL, and the smooth, musical warmth of Neve all in one package.

The Three Legendary Series

API Collection (4 plugins)

• API 550A & 550B: The iconic discrete 3-band and 4-band EQs known for their punchy, musical tone and proportional Q curves.
• API 560: The 10-band graphic EQ that adds presence and clarity like no other.
• API 2500: The legendary stereo compressor with unique “Thrust” filter and variable link for tight, aggressive dynamics.

SSL 4000 Collection (5 plugins)

• SSL E-Channel & G-Channel: Full channel strips with the classic E-Series and G-Series EQ and dynamics.
• EV2 Channel: Enhanced modern version of the SSL channel for today’s high-resolution workflows.
• SSL G-Equalizer: Dedicated 4-band parametric EQ with the famous SSL “air” and musical curves.
• SSL G-Master Buss Compressor: The industry-standard bus compressor that glues mixes with punch and cohesion.

V-Series (Neve Style – 3 plugins)

• V-EQ3 & V-EQ4: Faithful recreations of the classic Neve 1073/1081 EQ modules with rich, warm tonal shaping.
• V-Comp: The smooth, musical compressor/limiter modeled after the Neve 2254, perfect for vocals, drums, and master bus.

Experience the Sound of Three Iconic Consoles

This bundle is the fastest way to get the sound of three iconic consoles in your session. API delivers the tight, forward punch that cuts through dense mixes. SSL adds the aggressive dynamics and “that SSL thing” glue heard on thousands of chart-topping tracks. The V-Series brings the creamy, euphonic warmth and depth that Neve consoles are famous for. Together they cover every mixing need — from surgical EQ moves to full-bus processing — with zero compromise on analog character.

All plugins feature low CPU usage, intuitive interfaces modeled after the original hardware, and full native support for AAX, AU, VST3 on macOS and Windows. Whether you’re working in a home studio or a commercial facility, the Studio Classics Collection instantly elevates your sound to professional, radio-ready quality. The included presets from top engineers let you dial in hit-ready tones in seconds.

From adding bite to drums with API 550B, gluing a full mix with the SSL G-Master Buss Compressor, to warming up vocals with V-EQ3, this collection gives you the exact tools used on countless classic and modern hits. It’s the smartest investment for anyone serious about achieving authentic analog console sound in the box.

Key Features

• 12 meticulously modeled plugins from API, SSL 4000, and Neve-style V-Series
• API 550A, 550B, 560 EQs + API 2500 Compressor
• Full SSL 4000 Collection: E-Channel, G-Channel, EV2 Channel, G-Equalizer, G-Master Buss Compressor
• V-EQ3, V-EQ4, and V-Comp for classic Neve warmth and musicality
• Complete analog console sound for tracking, mixing, and mastering
• Punch, glue, warmth, and clarity from three legendary manufacturers
• Low CPU usage with full DAW compatibility (AAX, AU, VST3) on macOS and Windows
• Intuitive hardware-style interfaces and pro presets for instant results