Waves Smack Attack

Drum and percussion transient modeling plug-ins

• Advanced attack and sustain control for percussive instruments
• Ideal for giving presence to drums, acoustic guitar, rhythm vocals
• Eliminates aggressive noises or emphasizes hits and staccatos
• Controls sensitivity, duration, shape and parallel mix
• Works in real time and without latency: perfect for live performance
• Controllable via MIDI for creative automations

Transforms sound dynamics: more impact, less noise

Waves Smack Attack is the ultimate transient shaper for giving energy, punch and definition to any percussive instrument. Unlike classic transient designers, it offers precise control over shape, duration, and sensitivity of both attack and sustain.

Percussion with more presence or more control

Want to make the snare drum stand out in the mix? Or dampen the initial hit of the pick on the acoustic guitar? Smack Attack lets you sculpt the transient with surgical precision, from micro-adjustment to the most creative effects.

Creativity and precision in a single interface

The real-time graphic display helps you visually adjust the effect. The output can be limited or clipped to avoid unwanted peaks, and the parallel mode lets you dose the treatment with the original for the perfect sonic balance.

Live-ready and MIDI-controllable

With zero latency, Smack Attack is also perfect for live and real-time performance. It is compatible with MIDI control, useful for creating dynamic effects controlled by pedals or external controllers.

Technical Specifications.

• Compatible with macOS Catalina 10.15 through Sonoma 14
• Compatible with Windows 10 and 11 (64 bit)
• 8 GB RAM, 16 GB disk space
• Plug-in formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
• CPU: Intel or Apple Silicon (Mac) / Intel or AMD (Windows)