WNS Noise Suppressor by Waves noise reduction plugin interface

WNS Noise Suppressor: Vocal Noise Reduction Plugin by Waves

WNS Noise Suppressor is a noise reduction plugin from Waves that uses a 6-band dynamic EQ to push down background noise, room reflections and room tone while keeping the voice in front.

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01Overview

WNS Noise Suppressor is aimed at recordings where removing noise surgically is not the goal. Instead, it works by lowering unwanted background sound so the main source stands out. Waves designed it for vocal projects recorded in untreated rooms or outdoors, and it also works on amplified and miked instruments. It is available as a VST2, AU and AAX plugin for Windows and macOS.

Best for

Vocal noise reduction
Untreated room recordings
Outdoor vocal recording
Miked amp cleanup
Room tone reduction

Developer: Waves
Category: Audio Restoration
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Gentle, natural-sounding noise reduction
6-band dynamic EQ engine for background noise
Suggest button provides an initial setting
Adjustable frequency ranges for flexible tweaking
Visual display for easier adjustment
Real-time operation with light CPU load
Improves sound in untreated spaces and outdoors
Works with amps and miked instruments

03In depth

How the 6-Band Dynamic EQ Reduces Noise

The plugin reduces background noise with a 6-band dynamic EQ engine. Rather than cutting specific short-term sounds, it focuses on lowering noise across the frequency ranges where it sits, which helps bring the voice forward.

Waves describes the processing as gentle and natural-sounding. Each band has adjustable frequency ranges, so you can shape the reduction to match the noise in your recording. A "Suggest" button provides an initial setting you can refine from there.

A visual display shows the effect of your adjustments, which makes it easier to tweak the settings by eye as well as by ear.

Workflow and Use Cases

WNS Noise Suppressor suits recordings with room reflections, background hum and room tone, especially vocals captured in untreated spaces or outdoors. It is also suited to amps and miked instruments.

The plugin runs in real time with a light CPU load, so it can be used during tracking and mixing sessions without taxing the system heavily.

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	Audio Restoration
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is WNS Noise Suppressor used for?

It reduces background noise, room reflections and room tone in recordings, mainly vocals, so the voice stands out more. It also works on amps and miked instruments.

Which formats and operating systems does WNS Noise Suppressor support?

It is available as VST2, AU and AAX. Waves lists support for Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run WNS Noise Suppressor?

On Mac, the listed requirements are macOS Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 or Sequoia 15, in VST, AU or AAX. On PC, Windows 10 or later is required, in VST or AAX.