Waves Kramer HLS Channel: Channel Strip Plugin

The Helios console at London’s Olympic Studios was famous for fat bass sweet saturation and high-end presence. Working in close collaboration with legendary producer Eddie Kramer (Led Zeppelin Jimi Hendrix Rolling Stones) HLS Channel models the Helios down to the last detail.

Whether used on individual tracks buses or masters HLS Channel captures the sparkling quality of the Helios’ world-class EQ and the behavior coloration and drive of its unique preamps.

Modeled from an Authentic Original So many of the original Helios channel strips have been modified over the years so we went to the source: Eddie Kramer’s extensive research led us to the console that best characterized the sound he obtained on classic rock recordings—most recently used in the legendary Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.

Enchanting Helios Equalization Helios Channel’s EQ has the uncanny ability to seemingly make anything that goes through it sound better. This wasn’t just because of the circuitry but the intelligent choices made regarding frequencies and boost/cut options. Sweet Analog Preamp Color Reproduce the authentic color and harmonic distortion of the original preamps.