Hello everyone,
This is aimed at those who would like to have the Waves Aphex plugin, but don’t really have the money to invest in this 80s icon. Although currently the original is really cheap at Waves.
I had fun creating a replica using Cubase plugins. You can use this emulation in an ensemble context or in a mix, and I’m sure it would do the trick.
Here are some MP3 examples so you can hear the comparison (watch your ears):
Dry Drums 4 bars
Drums w Cubase Plugins
Drums w Waves Aphex
Dry Nylon Guitar 4 bars
Nylon Guitar w Cubase Plugins
Nylon Guitar w Waves Aphex
Female Vocal w Cubase Plugins
Dry Female Vocal 4 bars
Female Vocal w Waves Aphex
Here is the Cubase file for those who wish to have the emulation. Also, if any of you want to improve this emulation, do not hesitate to share your results.
Emulation of Waves Aphex.cpr (470.6 KB)
I forgot to mention that this emulation only serves as saturation that can be applied to almost all instruments.