The API 2500 is a versatile dynamics processor that lets you shape the punch and tone of mixes with absolute accuracy. Its dual channel design lets the 2500 also function as two separate mono channels via a single compression setting. Using auto-makeup gain, you can adjust Threshold or Ratio while automatically maintaining a constant output level. With both “feed back” and “feed forward” compression types, the API 2500 boasts a wide range of incredibly musical parameters which have made it a favorite of engineers the world over.
Product Details:
- Modeled vintage compressor plugin
- Developed in association with API
- Switchable 3-position Thrust high-pass filter
- Variable link left and right channels
- 3 Variable link filter types
- 3 Compression modes: soft, medium and hard knee
- 6 Release settings: 5 fixed, 1 continuous
API 2500 (V9) - Supported Platforms
API 2500 (V9) - Sample Rate
All Waves plugins support 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz; most support higher sample rates.
Avid VENUE supports up to 48 kHz.
API 2500 (V9) - Channel Components
API 2500 (V9) - Latency
The table below indicates how much latency is produced by each plugin, in samples.
Not all plugins support all platforms (MultiRack, StudioRack, eMotion, Venue). Check the Supported Platforms table for more info.
System Requirements:
Mac:
CPU
- Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon
RAM
- 4 GB
Operating System
- 10.9.5 - 10.11
Screen Resolution
- Minimum: 1024x768
- Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
- USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
Windows:
CPU
- Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon
RAM
- 4 GB
Operating System
- Windows 7 with SP1 64 bit
- Windows 8.1 64 bit
- Windows 10 64 bit
Screen Resolution
- Minimum: 1024x768
- Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
*Most Audio Hosts include:
Windows:
Pro Tools 11.0.3 - 12.1 (AAX Native 64-bit, Audiosuite)
Pro Tools 10.3.8 - 10.3.10 (RTAS, Audiosuite)
Ableton Live 9.1.6 - 9.2.0 (VST)
Nuendo 6.5.35 - 6.5.40 (VST3)
Cubase 7.5.30 - 8.0.20 (VST3)
WaveLab 8.5 (VST3)
Sonar X2 (VST), X3e (VST3), Platinum (VST3)
Sound Forge 10.0e, 11 (VST)
Vegas 12 - 13 (VST)
Acid 7.0e (VST)
Audition CC2014, CC2015 (VST3)
Adobe Premiere CC2014 (VST3)
Samplitude ProX - ProX2 (VST)
Sequoia 12 - 13 (VST)
Pyramix 9.0.7 - 9.1.6 (VST)
Studio One 2.6.4 - 2.6.5 (VST3)
Media Composer 7.0.4 (RTAS), 8.1, 8.4 (AAX Native)
Mac:
Pro Tools 11.0.3 - 12.1 (AAX Native 64-bit, Audiosuite)
Pro Tools 10.3.8 - 10.3.10 (RTAS, Audiosuite)
Logic Pro X 10.0.7 - 10.1.1 (Audio Units)
Digital Performer 8.0.7 - 9.0 (Audio Units)
Ableton Live 9.1.6 - 9.2.0 (VST)
Nuendo 6.5.35 - 6.5.40 (VST3)
Cubase 7.5.30 - 8.0.20 (VST3)
WaveLab 8.0.3 (VST3)
Main Stage 3.0.4 - 3.1.1 (Audio Units)
Garage Band 10.0.3 - 10.1.0 (Audio Units)
Audition CC2014, CC2015 (VST3)
Adobe Premiere CC2014 (VST3)
Final Cut Pro X 10.1.3 - 10.2.1 (Audio Units)
Studio One 2.6.4 - 2.6.5 (VST3)
Media Composer 7.0.4 (RTAS), 8.1, 8.4 (AAX Native)
Sound Forge Pro 2.0.2 - 2.5 (Audio Units)
- Modeled vintage compressor plugin
- Developed in association with API
- Switchable 3-position Thrust high-pass filter
- Variable link left and right channels
- 3 Variable link filter types
- 3 Compression modes: soft, medium and hard knee
- 6 Release settings: 5 fixed, 1 continuous
API 2500 (V9) - Supported Platforms
API 2500 (V9) - Sample Rate
All Waves plugins support 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz; most support higher sample rates.
Avid VENUE supports up to 48 kHz.
API 2500 (V9) - Channel Components
API 2500 (V9) - Latency
The table below indicates how much latency is produced by each plugin, in samples.
Not all plugins support all platforms (MultiRack, StudioRack, eMotion, Venue). Check the Supported Platforms table for more info.
System Requirements:
Mac:
CPU
- Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon
RAM
- 4 GB
Operating System
- 10.9.5 - 10.11
Screen Resolution
- Minimum: 1024x768
- Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
- USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
Windows:
CPU
- Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon
RAM
- 4 GB
Operating System
- Windows 7 with SP1 64 bit
- Windows 8.1 64 bit
- Windows 10 64 bit
Screen Resolution
- Minimum: 1024x768
- Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
*Most Audio Hosts include:
Windows:
Pro Tools 11.0.3 - 12.1 (AAX Native 64-bit, Audiosuite)
Pro Tools 10.3.8 - 10.3.10 (RTAS, Audiosuite)
Ableton Live 9.1.6 - 9.2.0 (VST)
Nuendo 6.5.35 - 6.5.40 (VST3)
Cubase 7.5.30 - 8.0.20 (VST3)
WaveLab 8.5 (VST3)
Sonar X2 (VST), X3e (VST3), Platinum (VST3)
Sound Forge 10.0e, 11 (VST)
Vegas 12 - 13 (VST)
Acid 7.0e (VST)
Audition CC2014, CC2015 (VST3)
Adobe Premiere CC2014 (VST3)
Samplitude ProX - ProX2 (VST)
Sequoia 12 - 13 (VST)
Pyramix 9.0.7 - 9.1.6 (VST)
Studio One 2.6.4 - 2.6.5 (VST3)
Media Composer 7.0.4 (RTAS), 8.1, 8.4 (AAX Native)
Mac:
Pro Tools 11.0.3 - 12.1 (AAX Native 64-bit, Audiosuite)
Pro Tools 10.3.8 - 10.3.10 (RTAS, Audiosuite)
Logic Pro X 10.0.7 - 10.1.1 (Audio Units)
Digital Performer 8.0.7 - 9.0 (Audio Units)
Ableton Live 9.1.6 - 9.2.0 (VST)
Nuendo 6.5.35 - 6.5.40 (VST3)
Cubase 7.5.30 - 8.0.20 (VST3)
WaveLab 8.0.3 (VST3)
Main Stage 3.0.4 - 3.1.1 (Audio Units)
Garage Band 10.0.3 - 10.1.0 (Audio Units)
Audition CC2014, CC2015 (VST3)
Adobe Premiere CC2014 (VST3)
Final Cut Pro X 10.1.3 - 10.2.1 (Audio Units)
Studio One 2.6.4 - 2.6.5 (VST3)
Media Composer 7.0.4 (RTAS), 8.1, 8.4 (AAX Native)
Sound Forge Pro 2.0.2 - 2.5 (Audio Units)