Waves NLSTDM NLS Non-Linear Summer Analog Console Emulation Plugin

NLS Non-Linear Summer brings the depth and dimension of three legendary analog mixing consoles into the DAW environment, designed for engineers seeking authentic analog character without hardware investment. Each of the 96 modeled channels includes the complete signal path from input stage through summing bus amplifiers, allowing you to replicate the sonic fingerprint of high-end studio desks used on countless hit records.

The plugin architecture allows mixing console types across individual channels within a single session, enabling hybrid workflows that combine the punch of one design with the warmth of another. Drive controls add program-dependent harmonic saturation that responds like physical circuitry, while the choice between line and mic preamp paths determines how aggressively the channel colors your source material. Modeled preamp hiss can be introduced at authentic levels for purists, or omitted entirely for modern production clarity.

VCA group controls provide traditional console-style workflow integration, functioning both as NLS master controls and standard VCA channels throughout your session. This dual functionality streamlines gain staging across large channel counts while maintaining the tactile feel of working on an analog desk, making NLS essential for engineers transitioning from hardware consoles or adding analog cohesion to in-the-box productions.