Waves Eddie Kramer Signature Series Native

Eddie Kramer on the Vocal Channel: "When mixing, there's always a fight going on between the vocal and the rest of the track. For me, what makes a good mix is when all the elements combine seamlessly, complimenting one other. When we designed the Vocal Channel plug-in, we did it in such a way that the user can position the vocals within the mix, and then blend it back into the track, without it popping out, in such a way that it retains all its original clarity and presence."

Vocal Channel features 2 flavors:

• Vocals 1, designed for classic rock vocals with a lot of dynamic range and intensity.
• Vocals 2, for gentler vocal performances that stay at smoother, steadier levels.

Eddie Kramer on the Guitar Channel: "The Guitar Channel plug-in features settings for lead guitars and two types of rhythm guitars.

When it comes to lead guitar, I want it to become a living, breathing organism, creating a palpable sense of excitement within in the mix. By combining the right amounts of EQ, compression, delay, reverb, and a touch of flange, these 5 elements, working together, make it come alive.

For rhythm guitar, I try to get it �in your face� as much as possible, without over-processing the sound with EQ. By adjusting the amount of compression, and not overdoing the amount of space, I make sure that the guitar stays up front, where it belongs."

Eddie Kramer on the Effects Channel: "For the Effects Channel plug-in, I set out to recreate some of the basic elements that I use whenever I�m painting a sonic picture. Over the years, these elements have evolved to suit a variety of sources and styles, from whispering vocals to screaming guitars and beyond.

• H-Slap is a shorter delay that emulates tape at 15 inches per second, with some EMT plate reverb at a medium setting.
• Z-Slap is a longer delay (7 � inches per second) with a bit of feedback and a longer setting on the EMT plate.

Between the two, you�ll easily find the ideal setting for almost anything you can throw at it."