Submarine is a subharmonic enhancer plugin from Waves that generates tones one and two octaves below a track's existing low frequencies, adding depth to bass, kicks and sound design.
Submarine is an effects plugin from Waves built to add low-end weight to mixes. It uses the developer's Organic ReSynthesis process to isolate existing low frequencies and generate subharmonics below them. Producers can apply it to individual tracks, buses or final masters, or route the signal to a low-frequency effects (LFE) bus. Waves says the process is not EQ-based, which it presents as a way to keep the result clear rather than muddy on large sound systems.
Submarine works by analyzing the low frequencies already present in a signal and synthesizing new content one and two octaves beneath them. Because the added tones are generated from the source rather than filtered, you can add subharmonics over a broad or narrow frequency range.
Drive adds even harmonics to the signal, and Dynamics controls compression, so you can shape how the added low end sits in the mix.
Submarine suits producers building a bass foundation for hip hop and club music. You can place it on a single kick or bass track, on a bus that groups several low-frequency elements, or across a master.
The LFE routing option lets you send the processed low end to a dedicated bus, which is useful for film and game deliverables that use a separate low-frequency channel.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Enhancer |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
Submarine is used to add subharmonics below existing low frequencies. Producers apply it to kicks, bass, buses or masters to add depth to the low end.
Submarine is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. The listed operating systems are Windows and macOS, with macOS versions Monterey 12 through Sequoia 15 and Windows 10 or later.
Yes. Submarine can mix its output in with your tracks or send it to a low-frequency effects (LFE) bus.
