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Waves Curves AQ

Ch 087.0of 42 Audio Analysis Software
  1. 1Runs onMac, Windows
  2. 2Costsfree trial · paid from $20.83/mo
  3. 3DAW pluginYes
  4. 4Stem separationNo
  5. 5Automatic EQYes
  6. 6Automatic dynamicsNo
  7. 7Plugin formatsvst
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Overview

Waves Curves AQ is ranked #8 of 42 in audio analysis software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $20.83/mo.

Waves Curves AQ plans and pricing

All plans
Waves Ultimate monthly subscription $24.99/mo Monthly subscription Over 240 plugins · includes Curves AQ waves.com · 29 Sept 2026
Waves Ultimate annual subscription $249.99/yr Annual subscription Over 240 plugins · includes Curves AQ waves.com · 29 Sept 2026

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DAW plugin
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Stem separation
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Automatic EQ
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Automatic dynamics
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Plugin formats
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Facts

Purpose
Curves AQ is an autonomous EQ plugin that analyzes audio and creates five tailored EQ curves.waves.com · 29 Sept 2026
Spectral targets
The plugin offers five spectral targets that users can adjust as EQ destinations.waves.com · 29 Sept 2026
EQ modes
Users can combine static and dynamic EQ processing or use either mode on its own.waves.com · 29 Sept 2026
MixSense
MixSense uses sidechain audio to adapt processing and make room for other tracks in the mix.waves.com · 29 Sept 2026
Controls
Features include Smart Tilt, curve Offset, four frequency anchors, and global or per-band boost and cut adjustment.waves.com · 29 Sept 2026
Live version
Curves AQ includes a zero-latency live version.waves.com · 29 Sept 2026
DAW integrations
The plugin page lists support for major audio hosts including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio, REAPER, and Studio One.waves.com · 29 Sept 2026
System requirements
The listed current requirements include Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11, or macOS Sonoma 14 or later, with 16 GB RAM and 30 GB free disk space.waves.com · 29 Sept 2026
Processor limits
The current requirements specify Intel CPUs at generation 5 or later with AVX for Curves AQ; Apple Silicon native support is listed in Waves V17 release notes.waves.com · 29 Sept 2026
Updates and installation
Waves Central is Waves’ installer and activation manager, with downloads available for Mac and Windows.waves.com · 29 Sept 2026
Trial
Waves Creative Access offers a seven-day free period, and the product page lists Curves AQ among products included in Waves Ultimate.waves.com · 29 Sept 2026
Support
Waves provides technical support tickets, while phone support is reserved for customers with active Creative Access subscriptions or current Waves Update Plan coverage.waves.com · 29 Sept 2026
Company
Waves was founded in 1992, and its contact page lists its Israel office in Tel Aviv.waves.com · 29 Sept 2026

Company

Founded
1992waves.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Tel Aviv, Israelwaves.com · 28 Sept 2026

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