API 2500 Native Software Download

The Waves API 2500 plug-in is a versatile dynamics processor that lets you shape the punch and tone of mixes with absolute accuracy. Its dual-channel design lets the 2500 also function as two separate mono channels via a single compression setting. Using auto-makeup gain, you can adjust Threshold or Ratio while automatically maintaining a constant output level. With both "feed back" and "feed forward" compression types, the Waves API 2500 compressor plug-in boasts a wide range of incredibly musical parameters which have made it a favorite of engineers the world over. No iLok needed.

Compressor Controls
Threshold: -20dBu to +10dBu
Attack: 0.03ms, 0.10ms, 0.30ms, 1 ms, 3 ms, 10 ms and 30 ms
Ratio: 5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1, 10:1 and Infinity:1
Release: 0.05s, 0.1s, 0.2s, 0.5s, 1.0s, 2.0s and Variable Release mode
Variable Release: 50ms to 3s

Tone Controls
Threshold: Knee Hard, Medium and Soft
Detector: Thrust Loud, Medium and Normal
Tone Type: New (Feed-Forward) or Old (Feed-Backward)
Link Controls

Filter Type HP, LP and BP
L/R Link Independent, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% and 100%
VU Meters

Input/Output -30dB to 0dB With Clip indicator
Gain Reduction 0dB to 30dB
Meter Source GR, IN or OUT
Output Controls

Analog On/Off
Compressor In On/Off
Bypass On/Off
Make-Up Gain Auto/Manual
Make-Up Gain -24dB to +24dB