Waves Announces Modeled Plugin Version Of Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter®

WavesAudio, in association with Aphex, has announced the release of their modeled 

plug-in version of the original Aphex Aural Exciter®.

Officially called the Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter®, the new plug-in is based

on one of the two original tube-powered prototype units developed by Aphex during

the mid-seventies. The Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter modeled plug-in delivers

all the unique character of the rare hardware unit, with all the advantages of

software.

A true groundbreaker at the time, the original Aural Exciter traveled from studio

to studio as an exclusive (and expensive) rental unit, bringing its distinctive

sound to select sessions by leading recording artists. Highly regarded for its ability

to increase and enhance presence, brightness, and detail on vocal tracks and masters

alike, the Aural Exciter was even credited as a hardware "session player" on popular

albums by the likes of Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor.

"The original Aphex model 402 is a part of recording history, with a sound that's

uniquely its own," says Aphex CEO David Wiener. "I can't think of better hands to

entrust emulating that sound to than to the people at Waves. They've been wonderful

to work with, and we're looking forward to more projects in the future."

"We're pleased to add the Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter to our line of modeled

plugins based on vintage hardware," says Mick Olesh, Executive VP of Waves Sales

& Marketing. "The original Aphex Aural Exciter made a huge impact on the recording

industry, and we're confident the new plugin version will be met with the same

enthusiasm by our users."

The Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter® will be available separately (U.S. MSRP USD

250 Native/500 TDM) and as part of the Waves Mercury bundle.