Waves APA44-M Audio Processing Accelerator

APA44-M Audio Processing Accelerator description:

The Waves APA44-M is a hardware solution that lets you easily run multiples of the most CPU-intensive Waves plug-ins.

For example, the Waves less powerfull APA32 lets you run 6 IR-1 Reverbs, or 9 Linear Phase Equalizers, or 12 C4 Multiband Parametric Processors at 44.1KHz. The Waves APA44-M is even more powerful, giving you up to 30% more plug-in power than the APA32. What's more, the APA units don't require a PCI card or a Firewire or USB connection. You simply connect them to a standard Ethernet port, install the new NetShell software, and cut loose.

If you need even more power, you can easily add another Waves APA44-M. You can connect up to 8 APA units to a single host computer using a standard Ethernet switch. Mix and match the Waves APA32 and APA44-M units if you like. Because APA units use standard Ethernet hardware, you can expand your Waves power easily, without the need for proprietary gear. If you have more than one workstation, you can also distribute your Waves power among them.

Note that although APA units support both Pro Tools TDM and Pro Tools LE, Waves TDM Plug-Ins are still required for TDM functionality.

System Requirements

PowerPC Mac

• G4 1Ghz
• 512MB RAM
• OS-X 10.3.8
• Minimal Screen resolution 800x600

Intel Mac

• Core Duo 1.66 Ghz
• 512MB RAM
• OS-X 10.4.7
• Minimal Screen resolution 800x600

PC

• P4 2Ghz or AMD equivalent
• 512MB RAM
• Windows XP & SP1 / SP2
• Minimal Screen resolution 800x600

Supported Hosts and Versions

PowerPC Mac

• ProTools 6.7, 6.9 and 7.X
• Cubase SX 3.0.2
• Nuendo 3.0.2
• Logic Pro 7.1
• Digital Performer 4.52 and 4.6

Intel Mac

• ProTools 7.X
• Logic Pro 7.2

PC

• ProTools 6.9 and 7.X
• Cubase SX 3.0.1
• Nuendo 3.0.1