Waves Z Noise Noise Reduction Plug In (Native)

Hiss happens. So does ground hum, computer noise, and any number of unwanted sonic artifacts. Bring on Z-Noise, and hear them disappear. Featuring real-time noise profiling, innovative transient preservation, and increased low-frequency resolution, Z-Noise truly is a revolution in noise reduction.

Other noise reduction methods need you to provide a section of pure noise in order to deliver optimal results. Z-Noise features an exclusive Extract mode which can create a noise profile from sources that contain signal, as well as a flexible Adaptive mode. This innovative dynamic noise profiling delivers unparalleled results when reducing noise that changes over time.

What’s more, other noise reduction systems are limited by the restrictions of traditional FFT band split methods, which divide the frequency range linearly into equally spaced bands. This leads to excessive frequency resolution in the high end, and insufficient frequency resolution in the lower end of the spectrum. And in the time domain, it results in insufficient time resolution for high frequencies and excessive time resolution for low frequencies. These inherent limitations lead to smeared audio images that lack crispness and clarity. Z-Noise changes all that.

Z-Noise employs a brand new “more musical” algorithm which delivers better low-frequency resolution and improved time sensitivity. Combined with its advanced adjustable transient enhancement, Z-Noise lets you remove noise while retaining all the power and punch of your source recordings. The result: Better noise reduction and better transient preservation.

Ideal for background noise such as tape hiss, ground hum, and computer noise, Z-Noise is a true broadband processor which can eliminate high-frequency hiss and low-frequency rumble simultaneously, while preserving the sonic integrity of your source.

Z-Noise gives you the power to shape your noise profile with pinpoint accuracy, using a familiar 5-band EQ interface. Real-time operation means you can fine tune parameters and hear your changes as you make them. You can monitor the entire Audio output or just hear the Noise being removed. Z-Noise even lets you choose between increased frequency resolution or improved time resolution, or a combination of the two.

System Requirements

Mac

For Real Time operation of a single instance

@ 44.1kHz: Mac G4 1.25 • 512Mb RAM.

@ 96kHz: Mac G5 • 1024Mb RAM

1024/768 32-bit minimum display resolution

PC

For Real Time operation of a single instance

@ 44.1kHz: P4 1.7gHz, AMD Athlon XP 1800 or higher • 512Mb RAM

@ 96kHz: P4 2.8 gHz AMD AthlonXP 2400 or higher • 1024Mb RAM

1024x768 32-bit minimum screen resolution