Curves AQ

The deal

$34.99 at Waves (down from $129), a 73% discount. This is an ongoing sale with no fixed expiry listed, so it could end at any time.

What it is

Curves AQ is Waves' AI-driven autonomous equalizer. Instead of dialing in bands by ear, its "Learn" function analyzes your track and generates five custom Spectral Target curves tailored to what it hears, then lets you blend static and dynamic correction against those targets. A Smart Tilt control reshapes overall tonal balance while keeping the targets intelligent, and MixSense uses sidechain input so the EQ adapts relative to other tracks in the mix. It's built to get you from raw signal to a clean, coherent tone faster than manual EQ work.

Who it's for

Mixing and mastering engineers who want a faster path to a balanced tonal signature without manually sweeping bands, plus producers who like having an adaptive starting point they can then fine-tune by hand on vocals, instruments, or a full mix bus.

Key features

• The Learn function generates five custom spectral targets from your actual audio instead of relying on presets
• Smart Tilt adjusts overall brightness and warmth while respecting the learned curve
• MixSense lets the EQ respond dynamically to other tracks via sidechain for more transparent, less cluttered mixes
• A dedicated Live version offers latency-free processing for real-time and stage use