Waves API 2500

In studios around the world, the API 2500 has earned a reputation for always being able to deliver the right solution for virtually any compression need. Based on precise, accurate VCA-type technology, the API 2500 is all about choice—including compressor topologies, punch, and tone.

A modern classic, the API 2500 has now been discovered by a new generation of modern producers in hip hop, pop/R&B, dance, and rock, who treasure the punchy vibe that brings drums and grooves to life.

Features:

1. Modeled in close collaboration with API
2. Shape gut-punching bass with API’s proprietary Thrust option
3. Added Mix control for easy parallel compression
4. Fixed or variable release time, up to 3 seconds
5. Shape energy with variable L/R linking, from 50% to 100%
6. Official emulation of the famed API bus compressor
7. Glue your groups, especially drum buses, or your entire stereo mix
8. Choose vintage feedback or modern feedforward design
9. 3 optimized knee curves—clamp down hard, or compress gently
10. 7 attack options, from super-fast 0.03 ms up to 30 ms
11. Additional infinity:1 ratio provides limiting as well as compression
12. Tie the stereo linkage to frequency ranges

Requirements:

• mac
  • cpu:Intel or Silicon Architecture
  • ram:8
  • disk:16
  • version:macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
  • additional_requirements:Minimum: 1024x768
    Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
    USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
    
• windows
  • cpu:X64 compatible Intel or AMD CPU
  • ram:8
  • disk:16
  • version:Windows 10 64 bit Windows 11
  • additional_requirements:Minimum: 1024x768
    Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
    

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