Waves Abbey Road RS124 Compressor

The Waves Abbey Road RS124 Compressor recreates the character of the legendary tube compressors developed for Abbey Road Studios in the 1960s. Originally designed from modified Altec units, the RS124 became an integral part of Abbey Road’s recording workflow, prized for its smooth compression, rich tube character, and distinctive dynamic response.

The Waves model captures the behavior of the original units while adding modern flexibility, making it equally effective for individual tracks, buses, and creative mix processing.

Key Features

• Detailed model of the historic Abbey Road RS124 compressor

• Developed in association with Abbey Road Studios

• Three distinct RS124 hardware unit models

• Smooth tube-based compression character

• Adjustable attack and release behavior

• Variable compression depth and threshold

• High-pass sidechain filtering

• Analog-style harmonic coloration

• Internal and external sidechain options

• Suitable for both subtle leveling and pronounced compression

Technical Specifications

• Plugin Type: Tube Compressor

• Processing: Native

• Formats: VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX

• Channel Formats: Mono, Stereo

• Sample Rates: Up to 96 kHz

• Applications: Recording, mixing, mastering, broadcast, post-production

System Requirements

• Operating Systems: Current Waves-supported macOS and Windows 10/11

• Processor: Intel or Apple Silicon Mac; compatible 64-bit Intel/AMD processor on Windows

• RAM: 8 GB minimum; 16 GB recommended

• Storage: Approximately 30 GB available for Waves installation

• Host: Compatible DAW supporting VST3, AU, or AAX

• Installation: Waves Central and internet connection required for installation/activation

Ideal For

Vocals • Drums • Bass • Guitars • Piano • Strings • Drum Buses • Instrument Buses • Mix Bus • Vintage-Style Production