Waves Key Detector

Find the key of any sample, track or full mix with AI precision. 

Key Detector is a time-saving tool for all music makers. Replace manual work with AI-powered key detection, for any sample, track or full mix.

Using Waves’ Neural Networks engine, Key Detector will provide you with a root note, a scale (major or minor), and two likely alternatives.

Key Detector is also the perfect companion to Waves’ vocal tuning and harmonizing plugins: Waves Tune Real-Time, Waves Tune, Waves Harmony, and OVox. Just click the “Transmit” button, and the detected key will be sent to all active instances of these plugins. Related plugins need to be updated to the latest v14 release for this feature to work.

FEATURES

• Can analyze complex audio files: full mixes, multi-instrument samples
• Saves time and manual work: intuitive and easy
• Detects and indicates key even when the pitch is off-tune
• Transmits the key to Waves Tune Real-Time, Waves Tune, OVox, Waves Harmony (v14)
• Precise key detection powered by Waves Neural Networks

Compatibility

 MAC OSX    WINDOW

 Windows Requirements

• Host application compatible with:
  
  • AAX Native plugins
  • VST3 plugins

• CPU
  Intel Core i5, i7, i9 (all Gen 6 and above)
  AMD Ryzen 9
  AVX Support required
  
  Memory
  Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
  16 GB free disk space on the system drive
  
  Operating System
  Windows 10 64 bit (20H1)
  Windows 11 (21H2)
  
  Screen Resolution
  Minimum: 1024x768
  Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
  

 Mac Requirements

• Host application compatible with:
  
  • AAX Native plugins
  • Audio-Unit plugins
  • VST3 plugins

• CPU
  Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon W 2013 and up / Apple M1 (via Rosetta 2)
  See notes regarding Apple M1 (ARM-based) processors
  
  Memory
  Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
  16 GB free disk space on the system drive
  
  Operating System
  10.15.7, 11.6.2, 12.5
  
  Screen Resolution
  Minimum: 1024x768
  Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
  USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
  
  V14 plugins require a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’.