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The Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter Black Friday deal from Waves takes 79% off this exciter plugin, bringing it to $29.99 until Nov 26, 2026.
It is a plugin version of the Aphex Aural Exciter, a unit that carried almost mythical status in the 70s. Back then it was available only as an expensive rental.
Waves says it developed the plugin in close association with Aphex.
The original unit restored highs lost during the recording and playback processes of its era. Its sheen and brightness came from creating controlled 2nd-harmonic distortion.
Waves says its version captures that sound, so you can brighten a track without making it trebly and without reaching for an EQ.
The maker also says it adds brightness without boosting treble or adding hiss.
The maker pitches it as a secret weapon for vocals and guitars, acoustic guitars especially. It can also add spark and sheen to final masters.
Other uses the maker lists:
There are two insert modes and a send/return mode, which gives you three sound qualities. The send/return mode suits parallel setups on a bus.
On Mac, the plugin runs in VST, AU and AAX formats on macOS Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 or Sequoia 15.
On PC, it needs Windows 10 or later and comes in VST and AAX formats.
If you want the Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter plugin for vocals, acoustic guitars or masters, this Black Friday deal covers it.
Yes. The Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter Black Friday deal takes 79% off, bringing it to $29.99 until Nov 26, 2026. It is a Waves exciter plugin made in close association with Aphex.
The original Aphex unit added sheen by creating controlled 2nd-harmonic distortion. Waves says its plugin captures that sound, so tracks get brighter without extra treble, without hiss and without an EQ boost.
On Mac it comes as VST, AU and AAX for macOS Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 and Sequoia 15. On PC it comes as VST and AAX for Windows 10 or later.
It has two insert modes and a send/return mode, which together give three sound qualities. Use the insert modes directly on a track, or run the send/return mode from a bus.
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