Renaissance Channel

Renaissance Channel by Waves bundles compression, expansion, gating, sidechaining, and four bands of EQ into a single plugin. It offers two voice-optimized compressors—R-Comp and R-Vox—so you can switch between general dynamics control and vocal-focused treatment. The expander doubles as a gate, and both the compressor and expander/gate have independent sidechains for flexible routing. The 4-band EQ provides multiple response curves, while the Rotation control adds image adjustment beyond standard panning. A switchable spectrum analyzer display helps you visualize your changes. This channel strip is ideal for hobby producers who want a streamlined, console-style workflow for tracking, mixing, or mastering. It suits vocals, drums, guitars, and full mixes, delivering the acclaimed Renaissance sound quality with an effortless interface. Save presets to recall all optimized settings instantly.