Wavesfactory Quantum v1.0.2 VST VST AAX [WIN]
A transient shaper is an audio processor designed to increase or reduce either the transients or the tonal body of a signal. It has become an essential tool in modern mixing and production workflows.
Quantum goes beyond traditional transient shaping by automatically detecting and classifying the transients within your audio. It separates the signal into two independent paths: attack and sustain. This allows for an unprecedented level of control, letting you process each component individually with effects before seamlessly blending them back together.
It raises an interesting question: what exactly is Quantum? While it operates as a transient shaper at its core, comparing it to conventional tools doesn’t do it justice. Quantum expands far beyond that category—it is an innovative system that resists simple classification.
Smart transient detection
At its core, Quantum is a state-of-the-art transient shaper, powered by advanced detection algorithms that identify transients automatically. This results in cleaner, more natural processing compared to traditional methods, which can often introduce digital artifacts or unwanted coloration.
By eliminating the need for a manual threshold control, Quantum streamlines your workflow and adapts dynamically to each source, allowing you to achieve precise, transparent results with greater speed and consistency.
Endless possibilities
Quantum is not a one-trick tool—it is more accurately described as a creative sound design environment. Think of it as a flexible toolbox that allows you to control, reshape, and transform your audio in deep and unexpected ways.
You can EQ transients independently, re-pitch drums without losing attack, reduce vocal plosives with surgical precision, or even apply EQ only to those plosives. Add reverb exclusively to drum attacks for a tighter, more focused ambience, or experiment with combinations that redefine the character of your sound entirely. The possibilities are virtually limitless, and new workflows will naturally emerge as you explore it.
Built-in effects suite
Beyond simple attack and sustain control, Quantum includes 16 high-quality DSP effects that can be applied independently to either path. This dramatically expands its sonic capabilities, turning it into a versatile multi-stage processing system.
- Chorus
Stereo chorus with four LFO-modulated voices spread across the stereo field. - Compressor
VCA compressor with auto-gain, designed for transparent and versatile dynamics control. - Convolution
Impulse response loader with filters, pre-delay, and a built-in IR library. - Delay
Stereo delay with tempo sync and feedback path filtering. - Enhancer
Two-band Spectre-style processor for targeted harmonic enhancement and saturation. - EQ
Five-band parametric EQ with seven filter types and graphical control. - Flanger
Stereo flanger with feedback, stereo spread, and selectable LFO waveforms. - Limiter
Brickwall limiter with lookahead for clean, controlled peak management. - Lo-Fi
Sample rate reducer and bit crusher with mix and output control. - Phaser
Stereo phaser with selectable LFO shapes and up to 12 notches. - Pitch Shifter
High-quality pitch shifting without affecting playback duration. - Reverb
Hybrid room/plate-inspired reverb for natural or stylized spatial depth. - Saturation
Multi-mode saturation engine with five distinct character types. - Stereo Tools
Utility module for stereo balance, width, and phase control. - Tremolo
Amplitude modulation via LFO, capable of rhythmic gating or ring-mod style effects. - Vibrato
Pitch modulation using LFO, also capable of frequency-shifting-style motion.