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Z-Noise.

Noise reduction that learns a noise print and subtracts it from the recording.

£29
Waves Z-Noise
Restoration
Compatibility
VST3 · AU · AAX
Formats
Waves
Developer

Overview

Learn it, remove it.

Z-Noise is the noiseprint reducer built for music rather than dialogue, where preserving transients matters more than removing every last trace of noise. Pre-emphasis and de-emphasis prevent the smearing noise reduction usually inflicts on attacks, and it profiles noise in real time with higher resolution at low frequencies. A five-band EQ shapes the noise profile precisely. It handles preamp hiss, hum and computer noise on instruments and masters.

Highlights

Fix problems across all frequencies with broadband processing
Prevent transient "smearing" with pre-emphasis/de-emphasis
Shape noise profile with pinpoint precision, using 5-band EQ
Simplify tweaking by monitoring what's being removed
Superb at retaining dynamics and low frequency accuracy
Push the noise floor further downward
Adaptive mode reduces noise over time, even if the profile changes
Optimize reduction for best time-or frequency-based resolution

Compatibility

Specs and requirements.

Licence and delivery

Formats
VSTVST3AUAAX NativeAAX DSP
Licence
Perpetual licence
Delivery
Instant download
Type
Restoration
SKU
1246-2966
Product code
USW379-1362-605

macOS

OS
11 or later (native Apple Silicon)
Processor
Apple Silicon & Intel

Windows

OS
10 or later (64-bit)
Processor
64-bit Intel / AMD

Apple Silicon and Intel Macs are both natively supported.

Waves

About the maker

Meet Waves.

Waves Audio, founded in 1992 in Israel, is one of the world's largest developers of audio plugins and signal processors. Its catalogue spans EQs, compressors, reverbs, and vintage console emulations used across music, film, broadcast, and live sound.

Waves Z-Noise

£29