Waves Audio Plugins

iZotope Ozone

iZotope Ozone combines AI‑driven mastering assistants with a full suite of traditional mastering modules, giving engineers precise control over loudness, tonal balance, and dynamics. The interface offers visual metering and real‑time preview so you can hear changes instantly. Designed for both seasoned mastering engineers and producers who need quick, high‑quality results, Ozone integrates seamlessly with all major DAWs and supports multiple output formats for streaming, CD, and vinyl preparation.

Valhalla DSP

Valhalla DSP is an independent audio plugin developer, founded by former pro-audio hardware engineer Sean Costello, known for reverb and delay processors that emulate classic digital reverb hardware alongside original algorithms. Flagship products like ValhallaVintageVerb and ValhallaRoom are widely used across music production and post-production for their distinct, musical character.

FabFilter

FabFilter is an audio plugin developer known for a consistent line of mixing and mastering tools including Pro-Q 4 (equalizer), Pro-C 3 (compressor), Pro-L 2 (limiter), and Pro-R 2 (reverb), alongside creative plugins like Saturn 2 (saturation) and Timeless 3 (delay). The company markets itself around "Quality Audio Plug-Ins for Mixing, Mastering and Recording." Each plugin pairs a resizable, highly visual interface with detailed metering and processing modes, such as Pro-Q 4's dynamic and spectral EQ or Pro-L 2's multiple true-peak limiting algorithms. Plugins are sold individually or in bundles such as the Total Bundle, and support VST, VST3, AU, CLAP, AAX, and AudioSuite formats on Windows and Mac.

Soundtoys 5

Soundtoys 5 bundles the full lineup of award‑winning audio effects, from the gritty Decapitator saturation to the lush SuperPlate reverb. Designed for professional DAWs, it delivers high‑quality sound and intuitive controls for mixing, sound design, and creative processing. The suite includes an Effect Rack for chaining plugins, EchoBoy for versatile delays, Little AlterBoy for pitch and formant shaping, and many more. It runs efficiently on both Windows and macOS, supporting VST, AU, and AAX formats.