Originally known as The Hit Factory
Germano studios in New York City have churned out hit after hit from the 1970s to this day. Serving rock
hip hop
and R&B’s elite—from David Bowie and Stevie Wonder to Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna—the Hit Factory’s big
modern sound has earned it a place of honor in the history of recording.
Now
thanks to the accuracy of Waves Nx® immersive audio technology
you can mix in the Hit Factory’s famous control room—and achieve better
more reliable mixes on headphones. All this
plus EQ correction curves for over 270 popular headphone models
make Nx the ultimate headphone reference plugin.
Better Mixes—Anytime
Anywhere
Sometimes
headphones are your most convenient monitoring option. But mixing on headphones can be unreliable: you might easily add too much ambient reverb
or too much low end
etc. Nx Germano corrects the inherent limitations of the headphone experience
so you can create mixes that will translate perfectly to any system.
Mix in a Legendary Control Room
Giants from Stevie Wonder
the Rolling Stones
and Notorious B.I.G. to Kendrick Lamar have had their music recorded and mixed in New York City’s Hit Factory
later renamed Germano Studios. Now you have access to a three-dimensional replication of this stellar mixing space.
Accurate Acoustics and Low End Response
The Germano/Hit Factory rooms have been known for their power
punch
and club-worthy low end response. The Nx Germano plugin brings these acoustic qualities to headphones
thanks to precision acoustic measurements of the Germano control room
coupled with Waves Nx® immersive audio technology.
EQ Correction for 270 Headphone Models
Nx Germano uses the state-of-the-art Harman Headphone Target Curve method to correct EQ response for over 270 studio headphones
including models by Sony
Beyerdynamic
Sennheiser
AKG
Audio Technica
Audeze
Focal
and dozens more brands.
Choose from 3 Sets of Trusted Studio Monitors
Reference your tracks on three sets of classic stereo monitors: The must-have NS-10M nearfields
Germano Acoustics AEON 2
and the powerful Exigy custom-designed speakers from SGD and Troy Germano—their low end response is amazing.
Mix and Monitor Surround Sound—on Any Stereo Headphones
Germano Studios New York is known for its exemplary surround monitoring. This plugin includes surround monitoring as a separate component. Now
even a stereo headphone mix can reflect surround mix placements.
Track Head Motion for Extra Realism
When you move your head in a studio
it affects how you hear the sound. Your computer’s video camera
or the dedicated Nx Head Tracker
can track head motion to give a VR-like
hyper-realistic experience.
Features:
Mix with the assurance of working in a first-class mix room
Delivers three-dimensional spatial acoustics on any headphones
Models every acoustic nuance of the famed Germano Studio 1 (formerly The Hit Factory)
The bold
modern acoustics are ideal for hip hop and R&B
Perfect for remote collaboration—mix in the same acoustic space
Better reference for mix depth
panning
reverb
low-end response
EQ correction curves for over 270 popular headphone models
Choose from Germano’s 3 sets of custom reference monitors: Exigy S412G
NS10
Germano A2
Mix in stereo or 5.1 surround—on any stereo headphones
Dial in your favorite mixing ambience
from dry to reflective
Personalized head anatomy calibration
Supports head tracking for via webcam or the Nx Head Tracker (purchased separately)
Requirements:
Platform
CPU
RAM
Disk
Notes
Additional Requirement
Audio Card
Ports
Internet Required
32 Bit Support
64 Bit Support
Plugins
mac
Intel or Silicon Architecture
8
16
Minimum: 1024x768
Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
USB displays are not supported as the primary display.