Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor

Description

Simple—and Superb—Noise Suppression

When there’s a contest between voice and noise, NS1 gives the voice a huge advantage. NS1’s single control ties in with sophisticated, “under the hood” technology to analyze the audio, separate the voice from the noise, apply noise reduction, and deliver clean audio—all in real time.The straightforward operation speeds up workflow, and banishes problems quickly and effectively. There’s only one option that’s simpler than NS1: not having any noise in the first place.

Top Features

1. One-fader control intelligently separates voice from noise in real time

2. Requires zero setup or learning—instant results as you drag the slider

3. Visual meter displays how much noise reduction is being applied

4. Works on dialog, voiceover, broadcast, and musical performances

5. Ideal for content creators, editors, and engineers working fast

6. Maintains natural vocal tone while reducing distractions

7. Runs ultra-light on CPU—perfect for real-time applications

Additional Features

Real-time audio analysis produces instant results

Ideal for video dialog and voiceover or music tracks

Meter shows the instantaneous amount of noise reduction

Simple one-fade control saves time and speeds workflow

Why You Need Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor

The Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor was developed to provide audio professionals and content creators with an ultra-fast, effortless solution for cleaning up noisy audio. In high-pressure environments like post-production, live broadcasting, and content creation, where time and clarity are critical, traditional noise reduction tools can be too slow or complex. NS1 addresses this gap with a single-fader design that intelligently separates voice from background noise in real time, requiring no setup or technical tweaking. The product was created to prevent users from spending hours fine-tuning settings, offering an immediate, professional-grade result with minimal intervention.

Who This is For

The NS1 is designed for a wide range of users who need fast, high-quality audio cleanup without deep technical expertise. This includes video editors working on tight deadlines, podcasters and voiceover artists needing instant vocal clarity, live streamers and broadcasters who must eliminate hum and room tone on the fly, and musicians seeking a quick way to tidy up recordings. It’s also ideal for Zoom users and remote workers looking to elevate their audio quality with minimal effort. Essentially, NS1 targets professionals and creators who prioritize speed, simplicity, and clarity.

What This Package Competes With

NS1 competes with tools like iZotope RX Voice De-noise, Waves W43, and Acon Digital Extract:Dialogue. While these alternatives offer high-quality results, they often require more setup, tuning, or knowledge of audio processing. iZotope RX, for example, is powerful but complex and geared toward users who can invest time in learning and manual adjustments. Waves W43 provides nuanced control but lacks NS1’s plug-and-play ease. Extract:Dialogue offers AI-driven performance but is more CPU-intensive and less intuitive. NS1 excels by delivering real-time, adaptive noise suppression with zero learning curve, preserving vocal clarity while saving users valuable time.

Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor System Requirements

Mac

Ram: 8
Disk: 16
Version: macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
Internet_required: No
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX

Windows

Ram: 8
Disk: 16
Version: Windows 10 64 bit Windows 11
Internet_required: No
Plugins: VST-2, VST-3, AAX

Waves NS1 Noise Suppressor Demo Video