Waves Primary Source Expander
Expander Plugin for Live Sound
Say Goodbye to Live Mic Bleed
Mixing live shows is a rollercoaster ride, where things constantly change.
Mic bleed could be causing feedback that prevents you from turning up the PA.
Or you may constantly need to mute background noise when a singer isn't singing.
Or maybe you need excellent isolation with a live multitrack recording.
PSE is the answer to these and other live sound challenges.
It's an easy-to-use, optimized expander that solves most issues instantly - and allows you to handle even the toughest bleed problems.
Features
- Obtain higher mic levels before feedback
- Eliminate mic bleed quickly: in most cases just set-and-forget
- Reduce phase issues in live recordings
- Achieve a more focused stage sound by eliminating mic crosstalk
- Improve monitoring for musicians on stage
- Not just for live music - ideal for lavaliers and panel discussions
- Internal and external sidechain with HP/LP filters
- Ducking mode for added precision in complex live scenarios
- Release time presets to speed up your process
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, AudioSuite, AU, VST2, VST3
User Manual
