Waves API 560

API 560’s proportional-Q filter topology is known for its smooth, forgiving sound. For mic overheads, pianos, guitars, and other complex sound sources that need clear, transparent, well-defined tone-shaping, the 560 makes EQing fast and easy.

Created in association with API, this high-end equalizer is all about using a traditional graphic interface to make broad equalization changes—all while sounding natural and musical.

Body:

• A true classic from 1967, with outstanding headroom
• Designed in close collaboration with, and verified by, API
• Proportional Q narrows filter Q at extremes for a “forgiving” sound
• 10 frequency bands from 31 Hz to 16 kHz, spaced an octave apart
• Additional resolution in the critical ±4 dB region
• Analog modeling switch for subtle harmonic distortion and hiss
• Output section with phase switch and ±18 dB level control
• Analog circuit emulation is still available with EQ bypassed