Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel by Waves guitar effects plugin interface

Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel: Rock Guitar Channel Strip by Waves

Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel is a guitar effects plugin from Waves, built around three starting-point settings from producer Eddie Kramer. It combines compression, treble and midrange tone shaping, delay, reverb and flanging.

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01Overview

Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel is a Waves plugin based on the guitar sounds of producer and engineer Eddie Kramer, who worked on recordings by Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones. It offers three starting presets: two for rhythm guitar and one for lead. From there, you adjust the amount of compression, the treble and midrange balance, and the delay, reverb and flange levels. The plugin is aimed at producers who want a classic rock guitar sound without building a signal chain from scratch.

Best for

  • Rock rhythm guitar
  • Classic lead guitar tone
  • Flanged guitar effects
  • Quick guitar mixing
  • Rock guitar tracking
Developer
Waves
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Two rhythm guitar settings designed to help guitars pop in the mix
  • Lead tone described as full and defined, without fuzz crushing it
  • Built-in delay, reverb and Kramer's signature flanging
  • Treble and midrange controls for tailoring tone
  • Adjustable compression, from heavy to none
  • Three starting points for quick setup from scratch tracks to final mix
03In depth

Rhythm and lead tones from a rock production signature

The plugin gives you two rhythm guitar settings and one lead setting. The rhythm options are designed to help guitars sit well in a dense mix. The lead setting aims for a full, defined tone that stays clear rather than turning into fuzz.

You choose one of the three starting points and then make adjustments. Treble and midrange controls let you shape the tone, and a compression control lets you choose how much dynamic control you want, from heavy compression to none.

Delay, reverb and flanging for finishing parts

Beyond the core guitar tone, the plugin includes delay, reverb and Kramer's signature flanging. These effects let you add space and movement to a part without loading separate plugins.

Because the controls are kept to a small set, the plugin suits producers who move quickly from tracking to mixing. It is a practical choice when you want a recognizable rock guitar character with minimal setup.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperWaves
TypePlugin
CategoryMulti Effect
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel support?

The plugin is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Which operating systems are supported?

It runs on Windows and macOS. On Mac, the listed requirement is macOS Monterey 12 or later, including Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 and Sequoia 15. On PC, Windows 10 or later is required, with VST and AAX formats available.

What do I need to use Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel?

You need a compatible host application that supports one of the listed formats: VST2, AU or AAX, running on a supported Windows or macOS system.

07Developer

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