Q10 is a transparent ten-band parametric equaliser that has served the pro audio industry for 30 years, for surgical fixes and tone shaping alike.

Q10 solves problems, which explains its longevity. The updated version retains its transparency, versatility and efficiency, and adds a proportional-Q curve, double-precision maths and a modern interface that shows all bands or focuses on one. Combining and stacking filters creates ultra-deep, steep or broad curves, and the left and right channels can be equalised independently or linked.

Features

• Ten parametric bands with Q, frequency and gain controls
• Six curves per band: high-pass, low-pass, bell, proportional, high shelf, low shelf
• Proportional-Q keeps the Q proportional to gain
• Left and right channels independent or linked
• Focus view for a single band and numeric value entry
• 50 factory and artist presets

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.