Waves API Collection Plugin Bundle

Developed in association with API, the API Collection features four precision-modeled plugins based on renowned API equalizer and compressor modules: the API 550A 3-Band EQ, API 550B 4-Band EQ, API 560 Graphic EQ, and API 2500 Stereo Compressor.

From its beginnings in 1968, the API sound has been a favorite of audio engineers. Hundreds of API consoles are still in daily use in the world’s leading studios, and countless legends – Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Red Hot Chili Peppers – have been recorded and mixed using the API EQ and compression modules.

The classic API units deliver a sound like no other. With the API Collection, Waves has captured every nuance of their unique color and sonic signature.

Waves API Collection Features

• Four modeled plugins based on renowned API modules
• Developed in association with API
• Authentic API sound, in-the-box and live on stage
• All plugins also included in Studio Classics Collection

• API 2500 plugin download1
• API 550 plugin download1
• API 560 plugin download1

• API Collection (V14) - System Requirements
  • Mac
    • CPU: Intel Core i7 / i9 / Xeon-W / Apple Silicon
    • Memory
      • Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
      • 16 GB free disk space on the system drive
    • Operating System: 10.15.7, 11.6.5, 12.4. 13.0
    • Screen Resolution
      • Minimum: 1024x768
      • Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
      • USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
      • V14 plugins require a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’.
    • Windows
      • CPU
        • Intel Core i5, i7, i9, Xeon (all Gen 5 and above)
        • AMD Quad Core
        • AVX Support required
      • Memory
        • Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
        • 16 GB free disk space on the system drive
      • Operating System
        • Windows 10 64 bit (21H2)
        • Windows 11 (21H2)
      • Screen Resolution
        • Minimum: 1024x768
        • Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
• API Collection (V14) - Supported Hosts
  • The DAW versions listed below are the latest on which we tested and officially qualified each the latest version of our products.
  • Waves’ latest version works on newer sub-versions of these DAWs, unless stated otherwise.
  • If your DAW (or DAW version) is not listed here, we recommend you demo the product you wish to purchase to confirm it works.
  • Your DAW must be running on an operating system that supports it in order for plugins to work properly. To confirm that your DAW version is supported on your operating system, please refer to your DAW’s website.
  • Mac
    • Pro Tools 2022.4 (AAX Native, Audiosuite)
    • Logic Pro X, 10.7.4 (Audio Units)
    • Digital Performer 11 (Audio Units)
    • Ableton Live 11 (VST3)
    • Nuendo 12 (VST3)
    • Cubase 12 (VST3)
    • Main Stage 3 (Audio Units)
    • Garage Band 10.4.6 (Audio Units)
    • Audition 22 (VST3)
    • Premiere Pro 22 (VST3)
    • Studio One Professional 5 (VST3)
    • FL Studio 20 (VST3)
    • REAPER 6 (VST3)
    • Reason 12 (VST)
    • Maschine 2 (VST)
    • Komplete Kontrol 2 (VST)
    • Bitwig Studio 4 (VST3)
    • Luna 1.1.11 (Audio Units)
  • Windows
    • Pro Tools 2022.4 (AAX Native, Audiosuite)
    • Ableton Live 11 (VST3)
    • Nuendo 12 (VST3)
    • Cubase 12 (VST3)
    • Cakewalk by BandLab 2021 (VST3)
    • Audition 22 (VST3)
    • Premiere Pro 22 (VST3)
    • Samplitude Pro X6 (VST3)
    • Sequoia 15 (VST3)
    • Pyramix 14 (VST3)
    • Studio One Professional 5 (VST3)
    • FL Studio 20 (VST3)
    • REAPER 6 (VST3)
    • Reason 12 (VST)
    • Maschine 2 (VST)
    • Komplete Kontrol 2 (VST)
    • Bitwig Studio 4 (VST3)
• Supported Platforms Most Audio Hosts, MultiRAck, SuperRack, eMotion LV1 Mixer, eMotion ST Mixer, DiGiCo (DiGiCo SD (v929 or earlier) with MultiRack (v9.8 or earlier) embedded), and Avid VENUe 7.1 or later (When used with SoundGrid Rack for VENUE)
• Sample Rate
  • API 2500: 96 kHz
  • API 550: 96 kHz
  • API 560: 192 kHz
• Channel Components
  • API 2500: Mono, Stereo
  • API 550: Mono, Stereo
  • API 560: Mono, Stereo
• Latency
  • Not all plugins support all platforms (MultiRack, StudioRack, eMotion, Venue). Check “Supported Platforms” for more info.
  • API 2500
    • NATIVE/SOUNDGRID: 44.1 kHz - 48 kHz and 88.2 kHz - 96 kHz = 0
    • VENUE TDM: 48kHz=3
  • API 550
    • NATIVE/SOUNDGRID: 44.1 kHz - 48 kHz and 88.2 kHz - 96 kHz = 0
    • VENUE TDM: 48kHz=3
  • API 560
    • NATIVE/SOUNDGRID: 44.1 kHz - 48 kHz and 88.2 kHz - 96 kHz = 65; 176.4 kHz - 192 kHz=10
    • VENUE TDM: 48kHz=68