The SSL-licensed G-Channel recreates the G-series channel strip – with adaptive-Q EQ and program-dependent dynamics for rock and pop.

The G series built on the E series with a more modern, punchier sound. The plugin models the newer VCAs, Class A operation, the proportional-Q EQ curves, the shelving filters with a slight overshoot for warmer lows and more defined highs, and the switchable noise and THD. The HMF×3 and LMF÷3 buttons change the character of the mid bands, the dynamics can be placed before, after or between filters and EQ, and the filters and EQ can process the sidechain signal.

Features

• Developed in association with and licensed by SSL
• High and low shelf plus two fully parametric bands
• Proportional-Q EQ and distinctive shelving curves
• Dynamics with program-sensitive attack and fast attack switch
• Advanced sidechain routing for dynamics and EQ
• 115 presets incl. Chris Lord-Alge, Greg Wells and Steve Lillywhite

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.