# CodWaves

Professional audio software for everyone.

- Canonical URL: https://codwaves.com/
- Company: CodWaves
- Social: https://www.instagram.com/codwaves_audio/, https://www.youtube.com/@CodWavesDSP

CodWaves makes professional audio software for everyone: focused plugins for mixing and production, sold as one-time purchases with no subscription, some with an optional rent-to-own plan. Plugins ship as VST3 and AAX on Windows and VST3, AU and AAX on macOS, with free 7-day trials, account-based licensing and up to three active activations per license.

## Plugins

- [WaveBalance](https://codwaves.com/wavebalance/) ([Markdown](https://codwaves.com/wavebalance.md)): Auto gain staging plugin that keeps tracks at a consistent operating level. Automatic gain staging and track leveling. EUR 24.99.
- [BassXtend](https://codwaves.com/bassxtend/) ([Markdown](https://codwaves.com/bassxtend.md)): Psychoacoustic bass enhancer that makes low end audible on small speakers. Psychoacoustic bass enhancement and bass translation. EUR 19.99.
- [Seaquake](https://codwaves.com/seaquake/) ([Markdown](https://codwaves.com/seaquake.md)): Techno rumble generator that adds depth and power to kick drums. Techno kick rumble generation. free download.
- [EelDrive](https://codwaves.com/eeldrive/) ([Markdown](https://codwaves.com/eeldrive.md)): SD-1 style parallel overdrive for guitar and studio production. Overdrive and parallel saturation. free download.

## Guides

- [All articles](https://codwaves.com/learn/) ([Markdown](https://codwaves.com/learn.md)): index of every CodWaves mixing and production article.
- [How to Make Bass Audible on Small Speakers](https://codwaves.com/learn/bass-small-speakers/) ([Markdown](https://codwaves.com/learn/bass-small-speakers.md)): Why 808s, kicks and basslines disappear on phones and laptops, how the missing fundamental works, and when to reach for EQ, saturation, layering or bass enhancement.
- [Auto Gain Staging: Keep Your Levels Consistent Automatically](https://codwaves.com/learn/auto-gain-staging/) ([Markdown](https://codwaves.com/learn/auto-gain-staging.md)): What gain staging actually does, when doing it by hand still makes sense, and how to stage vocals, stems and a full mix before you start processing.

## Support and policies

- [Support & FAQ](https://codwaves.com/support/) ([Markdown](https://codwaves.com/support.md)): installation, activation limits, Apple Silicon compatibility, contact form.
- [Refund policy](https://codwaves.com/refund-policy/)
- [Terms of service](https://codwaves.com/terms/)
- [Privacy policy](https://codwaves.com/privacy/)

## Licensing

- Payments, downloads and plugin access are handled through a CodWaves account.
- Licenses allow up to three active activations at a time; activations can be revoked from the account panel. Offline activation via license file is available and permanently binds the license to that device.
- One-time purchase, no subscription; free updates; 14-day money-back guarantee.
- Prices are advertised in EUR; checkout displays the equivalent in the local currency.

## More

- All CodWaves resources for agents: https://codwaves.com/llms.txt
- Machine-readable catalog: https://codwaves.com/products.json
- Affiliate program (25% commission): https://codwaves.com/affiliates/