Maserati ACG is a multi-effect channel strip plugin from Waves, designed by mix engineer Tony Maserati to help acoustic guitars stand out in dense mixes. It offers two customizable chains, ACG1 and ACG2.
Acoustic guitars can get buried in a busy mix, especially when rhythm parts and leads compete for space. Maserati ACG is a channel strip plugin built to give acoustic guitar tracks more focus and energy. Waves developed it with Tony Maserati, a Grammy-winning mix engineer, and it combines level, tone, reverb and excitement processing in one place. It is available as a VST2, AU or AAX plugin for Windows and macOS.
ACG1 and ACG2 are the two selectable chains. Waves describes ACG1 as the chain for maximizing levels and sculpting the top and bottom of the sound. Tony Maserati says ACG2 includes more built-in compression to bring out the subtleties of a live performance.
Two modes let you prioritize level and tone for rhythm playing, or nuance for lead parts. Each chain also includes room settings that can be dialed in at different levels.
PUNCH is aimed at helping guitar cut through crowded mixes, while EXCITE adds shimmer and emphasizes strums. Mid and high frequency controls are optimized for acoustic guitar, so you can refine presence without starting from scratch.
A reverb section with pre-delay adds ambiance, and the plugin can run as an insert or a send effect depending on how your session is routed.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Channel Strip |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
Maserati ACG is a multi-effect channel strip plugin from Waves for shaping acoustic guitar sounds. It includes punch, EQ, reverb and exciter controls in two selectable chains.
Maserati ACG is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.
Yes. The plugin has separate modes for use as an insert effect or a send effect.
Yes. It includes 42 ready-to-go presets in multiple styles.
