Initial Audio Master Suite vs Waves Curves AQ
| Initial Audio Master Suite | Waves Curves AQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $20.83/mo | |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Workflow type | plugin | plugin |
| Loudness standards | LUFS metering; industry-standard perceived-loudness guidance | Yes |
| Stereo processing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported plug-in formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, Audio Units, AAX |
| DAW plugin | Yes | |
| Stem separation | No | |
| Automatic EQ | Yes | |
| Automatic dynamics | No | |
| Plugin formats | vst | |
| Voice isolation | Yes | |
| Processing mode | both | |
| Echo removal | No | |
| Reverb removal | No | |
| Input types | audio | |
| Supported platforms | multiple | |
| Real-time analysis | Yes | |
| Offline file analysis | Yes | |
| Maximum channels | 6 channels | |
| Plugin support | aax | |
| Analysis views | momentary, short-term, long-term, loudness range, true peak, gain reduction | |
| Real-time correction | No | |
| Formant control | Yes | |
| MIDI pitch control | Yes | |
| Pitch-shift range | 12 semitones | |
| Scale/key detection | No | |
| Sample mapping | Yes | |
| Maximum polyphony | 16 voices | |
| Supported sample formats | WAV, AIFF, OGG, FLAC | |
| Standalone app | No |
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