Waves Scheps Parallel Particles Plug-in

Effects Processor Plug-in with Sub, Air, Bite, and Thick Effects Sections - AAX Native, AudioSuite, AU, VST3, SoundGrid

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Q: What is the Waves Scheps Parallel Particles plug-in?

The Waves Scheps Parallel Particles is a unique multi-effect plug-in designed by Grammy-winning mixer Andrew Scheps. It uses parallel processing to enhance your tracks by adding punch, presence, and depth. It's perfect for bringing out hidden characteristics in vocals, drums, bass, or any instrument, giving your mixes a professional polish and impact.

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Q: Who can benefit from using Scheps Parallel Particles?

This plug-in is ideal for producers, mix engineers, and musicians at any skill level looking to add character and impact to their sound. New users can easily achieve professional results, while experienced engineers will appreciate its nuanced control over parallel processing. It's excellent for making elements stand out in a dense mix or adding subtle enhancements.

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Q: What are the system requirements for Scheps Parallel Particles?

For Mac, you'll need macOS 13 or later with an Intel Core i7 (or M1/M2) processor and 8GB RAM. PC users require Windows 10 (22H2) or later, an Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core (with AVX support) or higher, and 8GB RAM. It operates as a 64-bit plug-in.

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Q: What plug-in formats does Scheps Parallel Particles support?

Scheps Parallel Particles supports all major plug-in formats, including AAX, Audio Units (AU), and VST. It also offers additional compatibility with AudioSuite, SoundGrid systems, and NKS for seamless integration with Native Instruments hardware. This ensures it will work with most popular digital audio workstations.

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Q: How does the "parallel particles" concept work in this plug-in?

The plug-in features four distinct "particles" – Sub, Air, Bite, and Thump – each designed to enhance a specific frequency range or characteristic of your audio. Instead of traditional serial processing, these effects are blended in parallel with your original signal. This allows you to add significant impact and detail without losing the integrity or dynamics of your source track.

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Tap into Grammy-winning Audio Processing Techniques

Waves worked with Grammy-winning engineer Andrew Scheps (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Metallica, Jay Z, Black Sabbath, Lana Del Rey) to create the Scheps Parallel Particles plug-in, and it combines a multitude of Scheps' signature mixing techniques. The unique interface is designed to stay out of your way while you're mixing, focusing more on results than on individual controls. Four separate effects sections allow you to enhance low-end power, add "air," increase punch, and add body to vocals, guitars, drums, or whatever else you need to sound stellar. Simple controls allow you to adjust each effect to taste and easily adjust the overall balance of effects. When you need great sonic results fast, Sweetwater can recommend the Waves Scheps Parallel Particles plug-in.

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Software Type: Multi-FX
Platform: Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full: Full
Download/Boxed: Download
Bit Depth: 64-bit
Plug-in Formats: AAX, AU, VST
Additional Compatibility: AudioSuite, SoundGrid, NKS
Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core i7 or higher (M1 support), 8GB RAM minimum
Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-core or higher (AVX required), 8GB RAM minimum
OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 13 or later
OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 (22H2) or later
Manufacturer Part Number: SCHPARP

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Waves and AS does it again. I'm a big fan of both. And, it's great. As you adjust each parameter it sounds like many are being tweaked. And they are. The Scheps Parallel Particles just sounds great, and that's what it's about. Sure we could spend hours using various plugins to get a similar sound. But, it's been done for us. BUY IT!

The Infected Mushroom Pusher does a similar thing. In my opinion, the PP just sounds better.

The Waves Scheps Parallel Particles plugin is quite an interesting beast. Apparently, it uses parallel compression and band passing to create a four prong harmonic magic show. It makes it super easy to dial in the right combo of effect to make tracks really come alive! I usually add it as the insert in my Waves Andrew Scheps Omni Channel ( another insanely good plugin). Until Waves introduced the Scheps plugins, I had stopped using their stuff - but these two plugins are amazing!

One of 3 tools that are always in my mastering chain. A very simple way to adjust the overall attitude of a mix without massive time soaks or brain strains.

I knew this was going to be a good plugin but now realize it's amazing. Less time messing around with EQing, maximizing, and saturating, because it does all that with "one" very easy to use plug-in. A dial in and your done plug-in that has saved me time and patience. This works for every instrument you can think of recording. I think this is the best purchase I've made in a long time. Money well spent.

This product makes mixing so much easier especially on the fly. unlike other plug inns, it does not over process your sound but through harmonics and adjusting the right level it allow vocals or instruments to be placed fuller, tighter and cleaner in your track. I Love it great stuff. and I have every plug inn to man kind, this may be my to go Plug in

Since the early days of DAW software, Waves has been a dominating force in music and audio production. For those of us here at Sweetwater who've been recording since the industry switched over to computer-based studios, it's impossible to imagine sessions without L series Ultramaximizers, MaxxBass, and other staples. Since then, we've been impressed every time Waves has brought top producers such as Jack Joseph Puig and Chris Lord-Alge to Sweetwater to show off their next cutting-edge creations, and Waves is constantly adding new and innovative plug-ins to their catalog. And with cool new gear such as their SoundGrid series, Sweetwater engineers have discovered just how easy it is to use Waves plug-ins live.

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