Waves Smack Attack | WAVES – Transient Shaping Power for Modern Productions

Waves Smack Attack is a cutting-edge transient shaper plugin designed to give your drums, percussion, and mix elements punch, energy, and control. Ideal for producers, mix engineers, and sound designers, Smack Attack stands apart by providing surgical precision and unparalleled flexibility for shaping attack and sustain on any instrument. If you want your drums to hit harder or your transients to leap from the mix, Smack Attack is your creative solution.

Key Features of Waves Smack Attack | WAVES

• Advanced transient shaping for detailed control over attack and sustain
• Shape drums, percussion, guitars, bass, vocals, and more with pinpoint accuracy
• Parallel processing for blending original and processed signals
• Sensitivity and Duration controls for precise tailoring of the effect
• Built-in limiter/clipper to prevent overloads even at aggressive settings
• Zero-latency performance – perfect for live sound as well as studio
• Real-time graphic display for intuitive adjustment and visualization
• MIDI control support for expressive, real-time tweaks
• Flexible enough to enhance punch or completely tame peaks

Example Use Cases of Waves Smack Attack | WAVES

• Mix Engineers: Make snare drums crack and kicks punch through any mix with definition
• Producers: Add presence to strummed acoustic guitars or tighten up bass attacks
• Live Sound Engineers: Use zero latency to sharpen or soften transients on stage, in real time
• Vocals & Percussive Sounds: Bring rap vocals forward or control hand percussion to sit better in the mix
• Sound Designers: Create creative, signature effects by exaggerating or softening attacks and sustains

Why Choose Waves Smack Attack | WAVES?

Waves Smack Attack is trusted by top pros worldwide for its ability to transform the feel of any track—quickly and musically. With unmatched flexibility and real-time performance, it's an essential tool for anyone serious about mixing or sound design.