Waves Key Detector
Musical Key Finder Plugin
Find the Key of any Sample, Track or Full Mix with AI Precision
Key Detector is a time-saving tool for all music makers.
Replace manual work with AI-powered key detection, for any sample, track or full mix.
Using Waves' Neural Networks engine, Key Detector will provide you with a root note, a scale (major or minor), and two likely alternatives.
Key Detector is also the perfect companion to Waves' vocal tuning and harmonizing plugins: Waves Tune Real-Time, Waves Tune, Waves Harmony, and OVox.
Just click the "Transmit" button, and the detected key will be sent to all active instances of these plugins.
Related plugins need to be updated to the latest v14 release for this feature to work.
Features
- Can analyze complex audio files: full mixes, multi-instrument samples
- Saves time and manual work: intuitive and easy
- Detects and indicates key even when the pitch is off-tune
- Transmits the key to Waves Tune Real-Time, Waves Tune, OVox, Waves Harmony (v14)
- Precise key detection powered by Waves Neural Networks
System Requirements
- MacOS 14 Sonoma and above
- Officially supported up to MacOS 26 Tahoe
- Windows 10 and above (64-bit only)
- Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU
- 8GB RAM or more (16GB or more recommended)
- 1920x1080 screen resolution or higher
- Includes 1 activation per license
Plugin Formats
AAX Native, AU, VST3
User Manual
