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Ideal for final mixes and mastering, Waves Center is an innovative new processor that separates phantom Center content from Side (L/R) content. With Center, you can zero in on the phantom center and bring out or bring down the vocals without affecting everything else. Perfect for post-production engineers and DJs as well, Center lets you reposition, isolate, and even eliminate elements of your mix.

Using a unique dynamic engine which considers the amplitude, frequency, and time envelope of stereo sources, Center gives you the power to radically re-balance your spatial imagery. Adjustable punch, high frequency, and low frequency controls let you enhance detail with maximum impact.

Get centered or get side-tracked. Choose sides or play it down the middle. Find the middle ground, or get a little something on the side. With Waves Center, you really can play the (stereo) field.

Watch Drew Lavyne on mastering with Waves Center:

Waves Center is ideal for a wide range of audio applications:

Enhance dialog or narration Control the ambience/reverb of stereo location recordings Improve mono compatibility

Bring out the lead vocals in a finished mix Re-image stereo drum overheads Balance stereo recordings of individual or groups of acoustic instruments Widen or narrow the stereo spread

Remove vocals for karaoke Remove instrumental tracks for remixes and mash-ups Manipulate samples and drum loops

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