Waves X-Crackle

Crackle and surface noise reduction plug-in for vinyl restoration and old recordings

• Eliminates crackling and surface noise from damaged vinyl and recordings
• Psychoacoustic algorithms for transparent and natural results
• Threshold and intensity control to adapt to any source
• Attenuation meters to visualize real-time intervention
• Scope with waveform display and sonogram

Intelligent crackle reduction without altering the original sound

Waves X-Crackle is designed to clean up subtle crackles, pops, and surface noise from analog recordings, especially vinyl records or damaged media. Using advanced psychoacoustic algorithms, the plug-in intervenes only where needed, leaving the sound content intact.

Detailed visualization and intuitive parameters

Precise and targeted control

Adjust the threshold and intensity of intervention according to the material being treated. X-Crackle lets you modulate attenuation from minimum to maximum, offering great flexibility even on delicate tracks.

Interactive Scope for conscious editing

Scope interface shows original waveform and sonogram of attenuated crackles, allowing detailed visual control of treatment effectiveness.

Perfect for audio restoration

X-Crackle is an indispensable tool for those working in audio restoration of archives, historical soundtracks, deteriorated media, and anything that requires precision in the treatment of surface disturbances.

Technical Specifications.

Mac compatibility:

• macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
• Memory: 8 GB
• CPU: Intel or Apple Silicon
• Plug-in formats: VST3, AU, AAX

Windows compatibility:

• Windows 10 (64 bit), Windows 11
• Memory: 8 GB
• CPU: Intel or AMD x64 compatible
• Plug-in formats: VST3, AAX