Scheps Parallel Particles by Waves multi effect plugin interface

Scheps Parallel Particles: Parallel Processing Effect by Waves

Scheps Parallel Particles is a multi effect plugin from Waves that uses four controls, Sub, Air, Thickness and Bite, to add low-end weight, high-end sheen, body and energy to a sound. It is based on parallel processing chains designed with producer and engineer Andrew Scheps.

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01Overview

Scheps Parallel Particles is built for producers who want a fast way to change the feel of a sound without building a parallel processing chain from scratch. Waves developed the plugin with Grammy-winning producer and engineer Andrew Scheps, and it draws on the parallel chains he uses in his own work. Instead of exposing a long list of parameters, it puts the adjustments into four controls, so you can shape a track quickly and focus on how it feels.

Best for

Bass and kick weight
Vocal energy and body
Synth and piano edge
Guitar thickness
Bus and master finishing
Adding top-end sheen

Developer: Waves
Category: Multi-Effects
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Four controls: Sub, Air, Thickness and Bite
Designed with Grammy-winning producer Andrew Scheps
Sub adds deeper bass lines and fuller kicks
Air adds brightness, sheen and sparkle
Thickness adds full body to guitars, vocals and snares
Bite adds energy to vocals, synths, pianos and guitars
Suitable for individual tracks, buses and final masters
Based on Scheps' go-to parallel processing chains

03In depth

Four Controls for Sound and Energy

Each of the four controls handles one part of the sound. Sub adds depth to bass lines and fuller kicks. Air adds brightness, sheen and sparkle to the top end. Thickness adds full body to guitars, vocals, snares and similar sources. Bite adds energy and edge to vocals, synth lines, pianos and guitars.

Because each control maps to a clear sonic result, the plugin works as a quick way to set the character of a sound. You can push one control or combine several depending on what the track needs.

Where It Fits in a Mix

Waves positions Scheps Parallel Particles for individual tracks, buses and final masters, so it can be used at several stages of a session. On a single source, it can add weight or brightness. On a bus, it can give a group of sounds more cohesion and energy. On a master, it can add a finishing layer of body and air.

It is a practical choice when you want to try a parallel-style treatment without routing and mixing a separate chain yourself.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Scheps Parallel Particles support?

Scheps Parallel Particles is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Which operating systems can run Scheps Parallel Particles?

The plugin runs on Windows and macOS. The listed macOS requirement is Monterey 12 or later, including Ventura, Sonoma and Sequoia, and the listed Windows requirement is Windows 10 or later.

What sources does Scheps Parallel Particles work on?

Waves lists vocals, synth lines, pianos, guitars, snares and kicks among the sources it works on, and it can be used on individual tracks, buses and final masters.