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Full review and demo of Waves Curves Equator plugin (VST, AU, AAX).
Curves Equator is the first of three smart plugins that aim to change the way you EQ forever.

Curves Equator is a smart, dynamic resonance suppression plugin. That means it can clean up boxy, woofy, fizzy, and harsh tracks and mixes. It can unmask a track and re-balance it with ease.

You can let the plugin do the work for you by simply pulling down the threshold and move on to the next track, or dial it in further by shaping the curve and the reduction response with the advanced controls.

There is a Learn function that will create a curve based on your track and allow you to suppress resonant frequencies without changing the overall sound of the track.

Use the Side-Chain to create a reverse curve to dynamically carve out space for tracks that clash, like side chaining a Kick/Toms to the Bass so they don't sound like mush.

Curves Equator can be use on individual tracks and full mixes as a part of your mastering process.

➡️CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - What is Waves Curves Equator
0:58 - The History of Waves and Audio Plugins
2:07 - How to Use Curves Equator
6:25 - Curves Equator on Drums
7:00 - Side Chain and Learn
9:32 - Curves Equator on Guitar
11:11 - Off/On Test
12:05 - Is it just a Volume Difference?
15:02 - Curves Equator on Vocals
16:31 - Curves Equator on Full Mix/Mastering
19:26 - Epilogue