Waves has just released a new modular mastering chain plug-in modeled after the EMI TG12410 Transfer Console used in all Abbey Road's mastering studios since the early '70s to date. Create custom processing chains with a flexible flow and the TG magic on master tracks, individual tracks or sub groups in your mixing sessions.
Here’s what Waves say about Abbey Road TG Mastering:
The distinct solid-state transistor-based sound of the TG12410 has proven itself time and again over many decades. Whether it's used for mastering as a complete console, or for mixing with only select modules, the TG brings nothing less than magic — the same magic heard on albums like Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon, Nirvana's In Utero, Radiohead's OK Computer and Ed Sheeran's "+". Thanks to this Waves/Abbey Road collaboration, the TG12410 is available outside of Abbey Road Studios and you can now bring the very same magic to your own productions.
Just like the original console, the TG Mastering Chain plugin is made out of modules (or cassettes):
TG12411 Input Module
TG12412 Tone Module (EQ)
TG12413 Compressor/Limiter Module
TG12414 Filter Module
TG12416 V.A.L (Spread) Module (stereo component only) incorporated into the Output Module.
Main Features - Stated On Waves Website
Integral part of the Abbey Road sound since the early 1970s to the present day:
5 modules that can be used independently
Use in mastering or in mixing sessions
48 dB/Oct linear-phase sidechain filters
Meter Bridge component provides a new approach to metering
More than just the original sound (with a new compressor design, SC filters and the meter bridge)
Stereo/Duo/MS processing modes
Stereo/Mono/L/R/M/S monitoring modes
Live component
Hear How Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain Sounds
Waves are currently offering Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain for an introductory price of $39 (Regular $199) - Hurry, this is a time limited offer.
Visit the Waves website for more information.
In the coming weeks we’ll publish a video showing you how to use Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain in a mix.