Waves in association with international audio forensic expert Phil Manchester present the Phil Manchester/Waves Audio Forensics Package: a collection of nine audio plugins chosen especially for their precision in digital audio forensics.

Phil Manchester is Waves' resident forensic expert. He holds a Master of Science (First Class Honours) with Distinction in Speech, Computer Science and Critical Data Recovery, and has over 20 years of technical expertise in digital audio forensics. He relies on Waves plugins on a regular basis and has used them to complete countless high-profile investigations. “Waves Audio tools have helped me identify, secure and restore crucial audio sources,” says Manchester. “Thanks to Waves I continue to obtain material that other agencies fail to uncover.”

Manchester has contributed to the work of numerous security, government and law enforcement agencies around the world. His work has been instrumental in the completion of more than 750 major criminal investigations involving national security, counter-terrorism, murder, kidnapping, international drug trafficking, and other serious criminal offences.

Waves Forensics Package Features

Nine plugins for covert audio investigation
Includes noise reduction, EQ, compression, level maximization and more
Created in association with international audio forensic expert Phil Manchester

C1 Compressor plugin download1
L1 Ultramaximizer plugin download1
PAZ Analyzer plugin download1
Q10 Equalizer plugin download1
W43 Noise Reduction Plugin plugin download1
X-Click plugin download1
X-Crackle plugin download1
X-Hum plugin download1
X-Noise plugin download1

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
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
- C1 Compressor: Most Audio Hosts (See Supported Hosts), MultiRack, SuperRack, StudioRack, eMotion LV1 Mixer, eMotion ST Mixer, DiGiCo (DiGiCo SD (v929 or earlier) with MultiRack (v9.8 or earlier) embedded.), Avid VENUE 7.1 or later (When used with SoundGrid Rack for VENUE.)
- L1 Ultramaximizer: Most Audio Hosts (See Supported Hosts), MultiRack, SuperRack, StudioRack, eMotion LV1 Mixer, eMotion ST Mixer, DiGiCo (DiGiCo SD (v929 or earlier) with MultiRack (v9.8 or earlier) embedded.), Avid VENUE 7.1 or later (When used with SoundGrid Rack for VENUE.)
- PAZ Analyzer: Most Audio Hosts (See Supported Hosts), MultiRack, SuperRack, StudioRack, eMotion LV1 Mixer, eMotion ST Mixer, DiGiCo (DiGiCo SD (v929 or earlier) with MultiRack (v9.8 or earlier) embedded.), Avid VENUE 7.1 or later (When used with SoundGrid Rack for VENUE.)
- Q10 Equalizer: Most Audio Hosts (See Supported Hosts), MultiRack, SuperRack, StudioRack, eMotion LV1 Mixer, eMotion ST Mixer, DiGiCo (DiGiCo SD (v929 or earlier) with MultiRack (v9.8 or earlier) embedded.), Avid VENUE 7.1 or later (When used with SoundGrid Rack for VENUE.)
- W43 Noise Reduction Plugin: Most Audio Hosts (See Supported Hosts), MultiRack, SuperRack, StudioRack, eMotion LV1 Mixer, eMotion ST Mixer, DiGiCo (DiGiCo SD (v929 or earlier) with MultiRack (v9.8 or earlier) embedded.), Avid VENUE 7.1 or later (When used with SoundGrid Rack for VENUE.)
- X-Click: Most Audio Hosts (See Supported Hosts), MultiRack, SuperRack, StudioRack, eMotion LV1 Mixer, eMotion ST Mixer, Avid VENUE 7.1 or later (When used with SoundGrid Rack for VENUE.)
- X-Crackle: Most Audio Hosts (See Supported Hosts), MultiRack, SuperRack, StudioRack, eMotion LV1 Mixer, eMotion ST Mixer, Avid VENUE 7.1 or later (When used with SoundGrid Rack for VENUE.)
- X-Hum: Most Audio Hosts (See Supported Hosts), MultiRack, SuperRack, StudioRack, eMotion LV1 Mixer, eMotion ST Mixer, Avid VENUE 7.1 or later (When used with SoundGrid Rack for VENUE.)
- X-Noise: Most Audio Hosts (See Supported Hosts), MultiRack, SuperRack, StudioRack, eMotion LV1 Mixer, eMotion ST Mixer, Avid VENUE 7.1 or later (When used with SoundGrid Rack for VENUE.)
Sample Rate
- C1 Compressor: 192kHz (C1 comp-sc up to 96 kHz)
- L1 Ultramaximizer: 192kHz
- PAZ Analyzer: 192kHz
- Q10 Equalizer: 192kHz
- W43 Noise Reduction Plugin: 192kHz
- X-Click: 96kHz
- X-Crackle: 96kHz
- X-Hum: 96kHz
- X-Noise: 96kHz
- Channel Components
  - C1 Compressor: Mono, Stereo
  - L1 Ultramaximizer: Stereo, Surround/Comments=L1 Limiter has Mono and Stereo components. L1 Ultramaximizer is Stereo only.
  - PAZ Analyzer: Mono, Stereo, Surround/Comments= PAZ Position and Analyzer - Stereo only.
  - Q10 Equalizer: Mono, Stereo
  - W43 Noise Reduction Plugin: Mono, Stereo
  - X-Click: Mono, Stereo
  - X-Crackle: Mono, Stereo
  - X-Hum: Mono, Stereo
  - X-Noise: Mono, Stereo
- Latency
  - C1 Compressor
    
    NATIVE/SOUNDGRID
    
    44.1 kHz - 48 kHz=Comp & Gate: 0, Comp-Gate & Comp SC: 340
    
    88.2 kHz - 96 kHz=88.2 kHz: Comp & Gate: 0, Comp-Gate & Comp SC: 662; 96 kHz: Comp & Gate: 0, Comp-Gate & Comp SC: 720
    
    176.4 kHz - 192 kHz=176.4 kHz: Comp & Gate: 0, Comp-Gate & Comp SC: 1323; 192 kHz: Comp & Gate: 0, Comp-Gate & Comp SC: 1440
    
    VENUE TDM: 48kHz=Comp & Gate: 3, Comp-Gate & Comp SC: 343
  - L1 Ultramaximizer
    
    NATIVE/SOUNDGRID
    
    44.1 kHz - 48 kHz=64
    
    88.2 kHz - 96 kHz=128
    
    176.4 kHz - 192 kHz=256
    
    VENUE TDM: 48kHz=67
  - PAZ Analyzer
    
    NATIVE/SOUNDGRID
    
    44.1 kHz - 48 kHz=0
    
    88.2 kHz - 96 kHz=0
    
    176.4 kHz - 192 kHz=0
    
    VENUE TDM: 48kHz=3
  - Q10 Equalizer
    
    NATIVE/SOUNDGRID
    
    44.1 kHz - 48 kHz=0
    
    88.2 kHz - 96 kHz=0
    
    176.4 kHz - 192 kHz=0
    
    VENUE TDM: 48kHz=3
  - W43 Noise Reduction Plugin
    
    NATIVE/SOUNDGRID
    
    44.1 kHz - 48 kHz=0
    
    88.2 kHz - 96 kHz=0
    
    176.4 kHz - 192 kHz=0
    
    VENUE TDM: 48kHz=3
  - W43 Noise Reduction Plugin
    
    NATIVE/SOUNDGRID
    
    44.1 kHz - 48 kHz=0
    
    88.2 kHz - 96 kHz=0
    
    176.4 kHz - 192 kHz=0
    
    VENUE TDM: 48kHz=3
  - X-Click
    
    NATIVE/SOUNDGRID
    
    44.1 kHz - 48 kHz=2625
    
    88.2 kHz - 96 kHz=2625
    
    176.4 kHz - 192 kHz=NA
    
    VENUE TDM: 48kHz=4099
  - X-Crackle
    
    NATIVE/SOUNDGRID
    
    44.1 kHz - 48 kHz=2625
    
    88.2 kHz - 96 kHz=2625
    
    176.4 kHz - 192 kHz=NA
    
    VENUE TDM: 48kHz=4163
  - X-Hum
    
    NATIVE/SOUNDGRID
    
    44.1 kHz - 48 kHz=0
    
    88.2 kHz - 96 kHz=0
    
    176.4 kHz - 192 kHz=0
    
    VENUE TDM: 48kHz=3
  - X-Noise
    
    NATIVE/SOUNDGRID
    
    44.1 kHz - 48 kHz=5120
    
    88.2 kHz - 96 kHz=5120
    
    176.4 kHz - 192 kHz=NA
    
    VENUE TDM: 48kHz=8195