Playlist Rider automatically balances the levels of different feeds in broadcasts, podcasts, panel discussions or theatre productions to a target loudness.

Set the mixer input levels, load Playlist Rider on the master bus, and it rides the output dynamically and accurately to one of three targets: -24, -18 or -14 LKFS. A variable threshold preserves a natural, uncompressed sound, attack can be set fast or slow, and the detector can exclude low-level sections such as fades. An optional tone shaper also smooths out tonal differences between the feeds for a professional finish.

Features

• Three target levels: -24, -18 and -14 LKFS
• Rides the output level dynamically and accurately
• Variable threshold preserves a natural, uncompressed sound
• Fast or slow attack times
• Detector can exclude low-level sections such as fades
• Optional tone shaper smooths out tonal differences

Technical details

• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Plug-in formats: VST3, Audio Unit (macOS only), AAX
• Architecture: 64 bit
• Licensing: licence key, machine-bound or USB flash drive (via Waves Central)

System requirements

• macOS 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia, 26 Tahoe or 27 Golden Gate (Apple silicon or Intel)
• Windows 10 64-bit (version 22H2) or Windows 11 (Intel or AMD, x64)
• 16 GB RAM
• 30 GB free disk space on the system drive

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at https://www.waves.com/downloads/central. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.