Waves Clarity VX Pro

What is Waves Clarity VX Pro?

Waves Clarity VX Pro is an audio processing plugin that removes background noise from vocal recordings using machine learning algorithms, made by Waves Audio. The tool operates as a real-time or offline noise reduction processor compatible with major digital audio workstations including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Studio One, and Cubase via VST, AU, and AAX formats.

The plugin targets unwanted ambient noise—such as room hum, air conditioning, traffic, and computer fan noise—while preserving vocal clarity and intelligibility. It uses neural network-based processing to distinguish between voice and noise, applying surgical attenuation to problematic frequency ranges. Users can adjust reduction strength via a simple slider interface, with visual feedback showing the noise profile being targeted. The tool supports mono and stereo processing and includes preset configurations for common scenarios like podcast recording, dialogue cleanup, and live vocal capture. Processing can occur in real-time during recording or be applied post-production to existing audio files.

Waves Clarity VX Pro targets podcast producers, voiceover artists, livestreamers, and music producers working in untreated rooms or recording remote interviews. The plugin integrates with standard DAW workflows and does not require external software or cloud processing—all computation occurs locally on the user's machine. Pricing follows Waves' subscription model through their Waves Plugins Subscription service, which bundles access to Clarity VX Pro alongside other processing tools, or as a perpetual license purchase. The software requires internet activation but operates offline after authorization.

Comparable noise reduction tools include iZotope RX (which offers more granular spectral editing), Adobe Audition's noise reduction features (which integrate into Creative Cloud workflows), and Descript's AI-powered audio cleanup (which processes speech through cloud infrastructure). Waves Clarity VX Pro i