No. 29 of 42 ·Audio Analysis Software

Waves Curves AQ

Name: Waves Curves AQ
Price: 24.99 USD

Windows · Mac · paid plans from $20.83/mo

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One barScore 5.1

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Waves Curves AQ is ranked #29 of 42 in audio analysis software on Freedom251. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $20.83/mo.

Waves Curves AQ plans and pricing

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Waves Ultimate monthly subscription $24.99/mo Monthly subscription Over 240 plugins · includes Curves AQ waves.com · 29 Sept 2026

Waves Ultimate annual subscription $249.99/yr Annual subscription Over 240 plugins · includes Curves AQ waves.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on audio analysis software

Free plan: No
DAW plugin: Yes
Stem separation: No
Automatic EQ: Yes
Automatic dynamics: No
Plugin formats: vst

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The record

Purpose: Curves AQ is an autonomous EQ plugin that analyzes audio and creates five tailored EQ curves.
Spectral targets: The plugin offers five spectral targets that users can adjust as EQ destinations.
EQ modes: Users can combine static and dynamic EQ processing or use either mode on its own.
MixSense: MixSense uses sidechain audio to adapt processing and make room for other tracks in the mix.
Controls: Features include Smart Tilt, curve Offset, four frequency anchors, and global or per-band boost and cut adjustment.
Live version: Curves AQ includes a zero-latency live version.
DAW integrations: The plugin page lists support for major audio hosts including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio, REAPER, and Studio One.
System requirements: The listed current requirements include Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11, or macOS Sonoma 14 or later, with 16 GB RAM and 30 GB free disk space.
Processor limits: The current requirements specify Intel CPUs at generation 5 or later with AVX for Curves AQ; Apple Silicon native support is listed in Waves V17 release notes.
Updates and installation: Waves Central is Waves’ installer and activation manager, with downloads available for Mac and Windows.
Trial: Waves Creative Access offers a seven-day free period, and the product page lists Curves AQ among products included in Waves Ultimate.
Support: Waves provides technical support tickets, while phone support is reserved for customers with active Creative Access subscriptions or current Waves Update Plan coverage.
Company: Waves was founded in 1992, and its contact page lists its Israel office in Tel Aviv.
Founded: 1992
Price from: $20.83/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

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waves.com/plugins/curves-aq· checked 29 Sept 2026
waves.com/support/tech-specs/system-requirements· checked 29 Sept 2026
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waves.com/support/evaluate-and-demo-waves-product· checked 29 Sept 2026
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waves.com/about-us· checked 29 Sept 2026
waves.com/plugins/clarity-vx· checked 28 Sept 2026
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