Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, producer Guy Britain isn't just slapping a limiter on his mix bus and calling it a day. He’s building a deliberate stereo bus chain that breathes new life into a disco-pop track, using tools you probably already own and use for mastering your music. It’s not about hitting one magic button to make a mix sound bigger; it’s about how subtle moves with saturation, compression and EQ stack up to transform a flat mix into something that feels more vibrant.
0:00 - Introduction & Track Overview
0:46 - Adding Saturation with NLS Channel
1:55 - Controlling Harshness with F6 Dynamic EQ
2:36 - Bus Compression with SSL Comp
3:39 - Enhancing Transients with Trans-X
4:48 - Width & Focus with Scheps 73
5:54 - Tightening Lows with C6 Multiband Compressor
6:54 - Final Polish with PuigTec EQP-1A
8:40 - A/B Comparison & Conclusion
Watch as Guy deploys six essential Waves plugins, from the NLS Channel for analog warmth to the SSL Comp for that classic "glue." If you are looking to tighten your low end or add professional polish, this walkthrough proves exactly how the right mix bus plugins in the right place can make your track sound bigger, bolder and more pro sounding.
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In this video, producer Guy Britain isn't just slapping a limiter on his mix bus and calling it a day. He’s building a deliberate stereo bus chain that breathes new life into a disco-pop track, using tools you probably already own and use for mastering your music. It’s not about hitting one magic button to make a mix sound bigger; it’s about how subtle moves with saturation, compression and EQ stack up to transform a flat mix into something that feels more vibrant.
0:00 - Introduction & Track Overview
0:46 - Adding Saturation with NLS Channel
1:55 - Controlling Harshness with F6 Dynamic EQ
2:36 - Bus Compression with SSL Comp
3:39 - Enhancing Transients with Trans-X
4:48 - Width & Focus with Scheps 73
5:54 - Tightening Lows with C6 Multiband Compressor
6:54 - Final Polish with PuigTec EQP-1A
8:40 - A/B Comparison & Conclusion
Watch as Guy deploys six essential Waves plugins, from the NLS Channel for analog warmth to the SSL Comp for that classic "glue." If you are looking to tighten your low end or add professional polish, this walkthrough proves exactly how the right mix bus plugins in the right place can make your track sound bigger, bolder and more pro sounding.
Check out Waves Creative Access Ultimate to get instant access to all the plugins featured in this video along with every plugin Waves has to offer (Free trial for 7 days): waves.com/subscriptions
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: rebrand.ly/wavessubyt
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: rebrand.ly/wavesig
Facebook: rebrand.ly/wavesfb
Twitter: rebrand.ly/wavestw
Linkedin: rebrand.ly/waveslnkd
Telegram: rebrand.ly/wavestl
Visit our website: rebrand.ly/wavesaudio
