Waves Native Tony Maserati Artist Signature Collection

The Waves Native Tony Maserati Artist Signature Collection contains 7 application specific audio plugins, created in collaboration with multi-platinum mixing engineer Tony Maserati.

Black Eyed Peas, Beyoncé, Usher, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Jason Mraz, Macy Grey, Mary J. Blige, Rob Thomas, Sting, David Bowie, Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G, Jay-Z, have all turned to Tony Maserati for his magic touch.  Now, you can too.  When you’re ready for the hit sound, get on the fast track with Maserati’s custom-built high performance processing chains.

The VX1 Vocal Enhancer, GTi Guitar Toner, B72 Bass Phattener, and ACG Acoustic Guitar Designer all feature both Insert and Send modes.  Also, there's dozens of factory presets created by Tony himself, as well as other top engineers.

Maserati GTi: The gigantic guitars of The Rapture, Rob Thomas, and Bowie.
The GTi was created with all the different guitar players Tony has admired in mind, with settings that would be a starting place for getting their sound.  From the ‘Clean’ in-your-face sound of Elliott Smith to the wide chorus-y spread of The Police's Andy Summers using the 'Clean Chorus' setting. On the 'Heavy' setting, a bit of level and EQ help your already crunched guitar sound scream through any thick instrumentation you've got. ‘Thick Rhythm' lets you to subtly or substantially make your rhythm guitar sound livelier; it also works great on Wurlis and Horns. The 'Soft Flange' setting is just that; it adds interesting and subtly audible filtering to legato notes or sustained electric guitars.  The intention was to make these effects usable in a wide variety of applications.

Maserati GTi Features:
-Complete all-in-one processing chains
-Mono-to-stereo and stereo components
-Optimized control ranges
-24bit/96kHz resolution
-Supports RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
-PC and Mac compatible

Maserati GTi Controls:
-Clean
  -Type toggles between the 5 guitar types.
  -Sensitivity controls nominal input levels.
  -Presence 1 controls guitar presence.
  -Tame controls guitar dynamics.
  -Output controls the output level.
  -Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.
-Clean Chorus
  -Type toggles between the 5 guitar types.
  -Sensitivity controls nominal input levels.
  -Presence 1 controls guitar presence.
  -Tame controls guitar dynamics.
  -Mix controls the mix between the original signal and the chorus effect.
  -Depth controls the depth of the chorus effect.
  -Output controls the output level.
  -Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.
-Heavy
  -Type toggles between the 5 guitar types.
  -Sensitivity controls nominal input levels.
  -Presence 1 controls guitar presence.
  -Tame controls guitar dynamics.
  -Output controls the output level.
  -Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.
-Thick Rhythm
  -Type toggles between the 5 guitar types.
  -Sensitivity controls nominal input levels.
  -Presence 2 controls guitar presence.
  -FX controls the amount of signal sent to the effect.
  -Delay controls the delay time.
  -Width controls the stereo width of the effect.
  -Vibro controls the vibrato effect.
  -Chorus turns the chorus on and off.
  -Output 2 controls the output level.
  -Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.
-Soft Flange
  -Type toggles between the 5 guitar types.
  -Sensitivity controls nominal input levels.
  -Presence 2 controls guitar presence.
  -Tame controls guitar dynamics.
  -FX controls the amount of signal sent to the effect.
  -Press controls the dynamics of the signal sent to the flanger.
  -Width controls the stereo width of the effect.
  -Range controls the flanger range.
  -Rate controls the rate/speed of the effect.
  -Output 2 controls the output level.
  -Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.

Maserati VX1: The smooth vocal sound of Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, and beyond.
The VX1 is a compact package for full vocal control, whether you need to squeeze the most emotion out subtle performance or engulf it in a room with a full band production. This plug-in has all the processing you need for Vocals.  Contour 1 will give you a studio or small venue room; Contour 2 is a larger chamber with reflective pre-delays, most suited for slow ballads; and Contour 3 is set up for quicker tempo songs with a very small room and matching pre-delay.

Maserati VX1 Features:
-Complete all-in-one processing chains
-Mono-to-stereo and stereo components
-Optimized control ranges
-24bit/96kHz resolution
-Supports RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
-PC and Mac compatible

Maserati VX1 Controls
-Contour 1
  -Type toggles between the 3 Contour types.
  -Sensitivity controls nominal input levels.
  -Bass controls low frequencies.
  -Compress controls amount of compression applied to the signal.
  -Treble controls high frequencies.
  -Output controls the output level.
  -FX controls the amount of signal sent to the effect.
  -DLY sets the delay time.
  -DLY Mix controls the amount of audible delay.
  -Decay controls the audible decay speed of the reverb.
  -VRB Tone controls the tone of the reverb.
  -Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.
-Contour 2
  -Type toggles between the 3 Contour types.
  -Sensitivity controls nominal input levels.
  -Bass controls low frequencies.
  -Compress controls the amount of compression applied to the signal.
  -Treble controls high frequencies.
  -Output controls the output level.
  -FX controls the amount of signal sent to the effect.
  -DLY sets the delay time.
  -DLY Mix controls the amount of audible delay.
  -Decay controls the audible decay speed of the reverb.
  -VRB Tone controls the tone of the reverb.
  -Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.
-Contour 3
  -Type toggles between the 3 Contour types.
  -Sensitivity controls nominal input levels.
  -Bass controls low frequencies.
  -Air adds “air” to the sound.
  -Treble controls high frequencies.
  -Output controls the output level.
  -FX controls the amount of signal sent to the effect.
  -DLY sets the delay time.
  -DLY Mix controls the amount of audible delay.
  -Decay controls the audible decay speed of the reverb.
  -VRB Tone controls the tone of the reverb.
  -Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.

Maserati DRM: The slamming drums of Black Eyed Peas, Usher, and Christina Aguilera.
The DRM was designed to help the excitement of percussive transients get heard through mixes which are thick with instrumentation and vocals. Whether on programmed or live drums, DRM is a great starting point for your mix.

Maserati DRM Features:
-Complete all-in-one processing chains
-Mono and stereo components
-Optimized control ranges
-24bit/96kHz resolution
-Double precision bit resolution processing
-Supports RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
-PC and Mac compatible

Maserati DRM Controls:
-Type toggles between the 7 drum types (BD, SNR Top, SNR Bottom, HH, Toms, OH, Room)
-Sensitivity controls nominal input levels.
-Thump controls low frequencies.
-Snap controls the “snap” effect of the drum.
-Treble controls the high frequencies.
-Output controls the output level.
-Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.

Maserati HMX: The high energy sparkle of The Pussycat Dolls, Britney, and Mariah.
In 'Modal' mode, the HMX will make your piano wide, with just the right amount of chorus effect, to give it life on a vocal demo, or raise your Wurlitzer’s presence, for some ethereal magic. 'Bounce' mode will add a bit of reverb and delay, to create energy and movement for a sensitive ballad or live-ness to a funky full-band setting.

Maserati HMX Features:
-Complete all-in-one processing chains
-Mono-to-stereo and stereo components
-Optimized control ranges
-24bit/96kHz resolution
-Supports RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
-PC and Mac compatible

Maserati HMX Controls:
-Modal
  -Type toggles between the 2 effect types.
  -Sensitivity controls nominal input levels.
  -Size controls the perceived size of the effect.
  -Amount controls the amount of reverb.
  -Spread controls the stereo spread of the effect.
  -Output controls the output level.
  -Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.
-Bounce
  -Type toggles between the 2 effect types.
  -Presence controls the presence/tone of the effect (does not affect input signal).
  -Size controls the perceived size of the effect.
  -DLY Mix controls the audible delay level.
  -Tempo sets the BPM of the delay to a specific tempo.
  -Tempo Sync enables auto synchronization to session tempo.
  -FX controls the amount of signal sent to the effect.
  -Wet controls the amount of effect.
  -Output controls the output level.
  -Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.

Maserati B72: The massive bass of Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, and Mary J. Blige
The B72 actually has two distinct starting places.  Tony has worked on a large variety of music, and there's never just one sound or one preset. Try the 'DI' setting on your electric or acoustic bass and you'll see how you can enhance the roundness, while keeping it lively throughout the song. The 'Synth' setting opens up a different door, with thickness, stereo spread, and harmonic flavor. It’ll fill the speakers like an old Prophet.

Maserati B72 Features:
-Complete all-in-one processing chains
-Mono, mono-to-stereo, and stereo components
-Optimized control ranges
-24bit/96kHz resolution
-Supports RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
-PC and Mac compatible

Maserati B72 Controls:
-DI
  -Type toggles between the 2 bass types.
  -Sensitivity controls nominal input levels.
  -Bass controls low frequencies.
  -Treble controls high frequencies.
  -Output controls the output level.
  -Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.
-Synth
  -Type toggles between the 2 bass types.
  -Sensitivity controls nominal input levels.
  -Bass controls low frequencies.
  -Treble controls high frequencies.
  -Output controls the output level.
  -FX controls the amount of signal sent to the effect.
  -FX Out controls the output level.
  -Tone controls the “buzziness” of the effect.
  -Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.

Maserati ACG: The crisp, clean acoustic guitar sound of Jason Mraz and k.d. lang.
The ACG is a comprehensive tool to help gain ultimate control and energy boost from a variety of acoustic guitar types. The ‘ACG 1’ setting allows you to maximize level and sculpt your top and bottom. ‘ACG 2’ setting has more built-in compression for bringing out the subtleties in a live performance. Both have appropriate room settings available to be dialed in at varying levels.

Maserati ACG Features:
-Complete all-in-one processing chains
-Mono-to-stereo and stereo components
-Optimized control ranges
-24bit/96kHz resolution
-Supports RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
-PC and Mac compatible

Maserati ACG Controls:
-ACG 1
  -Type toggles between the 2 effect types.
  -Sensitivity controls nominal input levels.
  -Punch controls the Signal punch element.
  -Mid offers control over the midrange.
  -Hi offers control over the high frequency range.
  -FX controls the amount of signal sent to the effect.
  -Excite adds “excitement” to the effect.
  -Dry/Wet controls the effect’s Dry/Wet balance.
  -Pre- Delay controls the pre-delay of the effect.
  -Output controls the output level.
  -Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.
-ACG 2
  -Type toggles between the 2 effect types.
  -Sensitivity controls nominal input levels.
  -Punch controls the “punchiness”.
  -Mid offers control over the midrange.
  -Hi offers control over the high frequency range.
  -FX controls the amount of signal sent to the effect.
  -Excite adds “excitement” to the effect.
  -Dry/Wet controls the effect’s Dry/Wet balance.
  -Pre- Delay controls the pre-delay of the effect.
  -Output controls the output level.
  -Meter Switch toggles between the input and output monitors.

Maserati GRP Group Processor: Put the finishing touches on stems and group tracks
The Maserati GRP plugin is meant to help that final blend jump out a bit. It’s got a nice bit of equalization involved but no effects, no shredders, none of that kind of thing. In fact, the compression used is very, very subtle, because generally Tony doesn't do major compression over groups. It’s meant to add a nice sheen on a great blend of background vocals or compress a drum kit together, make it really feel like it’s got some nice air to it.

Maserati GRP Features:
-Complete all-in-one processing chains
-Mono and stereo components
-Optimized control ranges
-24bit/96kHz resolution
-Double precision bit resolution processing
-Supports RTAS, Audio Suite, VST, AU
-PC and Mac compatible

Maserati GRP Controls:
-Sensitivity controls input levels.
-Sensitivity LED indicates when appropriate levels are reached.
-Type is used to toggle between the 7 Group types
-Compress controls dynamics processing.
-Lows controls low frequency equalization.
-Mids controls midrange frequency equalization.
-Highs controls high frequency equalization.
-Output controls the output level.
-Meter Switch toggles meter monitoring between input and output modes.
-Meter displays input or output.


Waves Native Tony Maserati Artist Signature Collection System Requirements
-PC
  -WinXP 32-bit SP2 & SP3, or Vista Business 32-bit SP1, or Vista Ultimate 32-bit SP1 or Windows 7 32-bit
  -Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz, or AMD Athlon 64 or equivalent
  -1 GB RAM on XP,  2 GB RAM on Vista/7
  -1024x768 32-bit screen resolution
-Mac
  -OSX 10.4.11 - 10.5.x
  -G5 Dual 2Ghz
  -1 GB RAM
  -1024x768 screen resolution
-Intel-based Mac
  -OSX 10.4.11 - 10.6.2
  -Core Duo 1.83Ghz
  -1 GB RAM
  -1024x768 screen resolution

Sample Rate Support:
  -Maserati ACG Acoustic Guitar Designer  96 kHz
  -Maserati B72 Bass Phattener  96 kHz
  -Maserati DRM Drum Slammer 96 kHz
  -Maserati GTi Guitar Toner  96 kHz
  -Maserati HMX Harmonics Generator  96 kHz
  -Maserati VX1 Vocal Enhancer  96 kHz