Waves MV2 (Download) <br>The Simplest Way to Maximize Your Volume

MV2 is no ordinary compressor—sure, it can compress audio above a threshold. But it can also compress low-level audio upward. Bring up a drum’s room sound, without compromising peaks. Or sharpen the focus on tracks that were mixed too low, without having to lower everything else.

With its problem-solving talents, novel functionality, and incredibly simple operation, the MV2 is one of those plugins that will make you wonder how you ever got along without it.

Hot and Humanized Vocals

Compression can tame vocal peaks, but that doesn’t help lower-level signals. Compressing low-level signals upward, and high-level signals downward, retains the voice’s subtle human qualities and emotional nuances—even with vocals that are recorded “hot.”

One Compressor, or Two? Yes.

To obtain this level of control, you’d normally need a traditional compressor, and a separate upward compressor (if you can find one). The MV2 integrates both functions into a single, versatile, easy-to-use dynamics processor.

Elevate Room Ambience for a Natural Feel

Room sound and ambience give life and character to acoustic instruments. Upward compression can elevate room sounds for piano, guitar, drums, wind instruments, or any other acoustic sound source in a room.

More Control, with Fewer Controls

Three controls are all you need: set the upper threshold where higher-level signals are compressed, the lower threshold below which lower-level signals are brought up, and then tweak the output level… done.

Requirements:

mac:
cpu: Intel or Silicon Architecture
ram: 8
disk: 16
version: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
additional_requirements: Minimum: 1024x768 Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024 USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
internet_required: False

windows:
cpu: X64 compatible Intel or AMD CPU
ram: 8
disk: 16
version: Windows 10 64 bit and Windows 11
additional_requirements: Minimum: 1024x768 Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
internet_required: False

Licensing:
methods: computer,usb

Features:

Combines two special-purpose compressors in one plugin
Accent room sound with acoustic instruments, yet retain dynamics
Dial in stunning results with only three controls
Exceptional with vocals—controls peaks, and amplifies lower levels
Use as a leveling amplifier for widely varying dynamics
Truly completes your compressor toolbox