About Waves API 2500 The Waves API 2500 is a versatile dynamics processor that emulates the classic API 2500 hardware compressor, renowned for its ability to shape the punch and tone of mixes with precision. Modeled in close collaboration with API Official emulation of the famed API bus compressor Features API’s proprietary Thrust option for shaping bass Offers both vintage feedback and modern feedforward compression types Includes a Mix control for easy parallel compression Provides fixed or variable release times, up to 3 seconds Three optimized knee curves for varying compression characteristics Variable L/R linking from 50% to 100% Seven attack options, from 0.03 ms to 30 ms Infinity:1 ratio for limiting as well as compression Ideal for adding punch and energy to drum buses, bass, and stereo mixes. System Requirements for Waves API 2500 Windows requirements Operating System: Windows 10 and above (64-bit only) Plugin Formats: VST2, VST3, AAX Host: Compatible with major DAWs macOS requirements Operating System: macOS 12 Monterey and above Plugin Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Processor: Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU Host: Compatible with major DAWs