Greg Wells MixCentric is a one-knob effects plugin from Waves that combines EQ, compression and harmonic distortion to add a finished sheen to full mixes and groups.
Greg Wells MixCentric is an effects plugin from Waves, designed around a single control. Its processing chain covers a gentle lift in the upper mids, some added low end, compression and subtle harmonic distortion, all driven by one knob. The plugin was created with Grammy-winning producer and mixer Greg Wells, who describes it as a way to turn a track into a well-EQed, compressed mix quickly. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.
MixCentric packs a mix bus chain into a single control. Waves describes the result as glue for the mix, with added brightness and sheen at the top end.
The plugin combines three processing types: EQ, compression and harmonic distortion. Greg Wells says many different settings change as you move the knob, so the character shifts across its range rather than following a fixed preset curve.
MixCentric is intended for full mixes and for group buses, such as a drum bus. Placing it on a group lets you shape that group's overall tone with the same single control.
For mastering, Waves suggests pairing MixCentric with the limiter of your choice to build an effective mastering chain.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Multi Effect |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
MixCentric is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.
MixCentric runs on Windows and macOS. Waves lists macOS Monterey 12 through Sequoia 15 and Windows 10 or later as supported systems.
MixCentric combines EQ, compression and subtle harmonic distortion under one knob. It adds gentle upper-mid lift, some extra low end and a finished sheen to the mix.
Yes. Waves says it is ideal for full mixes and for groups such as drum buses.
