Waves WNS Noise Suppressor

The Waves WNS Noise Suppressor is a professional broadband noise-reduction processor designed for demanding dialogue, broadcast, and post-production environments. Developed in collaboration with Cedar Audio, WNS intelligently reduces unwanted background noise while maintaining speech intelligibility and minimizing the artifacts associated with conventional noise gates and static filtering.

Designed for real-time operation, WNS provides focused control over broadband noise, making it well suited to production dialogue, location recordings, voice-over, and broadcast workflows.

Key Features

• Intelligent broadband noise suppression

• Developed in collaboration with Cedar Audio

• Designed specifically for dialogue and voice applications

• Real-time noise reduction for production workflows

• Preserves speech intelligibility and natural vocal detail

• Adjustable noise-reduction threshold and sensitivity

• Effective against air conditioning, ventilation, room noise, and other broadband sources

• Optimized for broadcast and post-production environments

Technical Specifications

• Plugin Type: Broadband Noise Suppressor

• Processing: Native

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

• Channel Formats: Mono, Stereo

• Sample Rates: Up to 96 kHz

• Applications: Dialogue editing, broadcast, film & television, voice-over, 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

Production Dialogue • Voice-Over • Broadcast • Film & Television • Location Recordings • Interviews • Documentary • Post-Production • Noise Cleanup