Finding Your Key
Has Never Been Easier

Key Detector revolutionizes the process of identifying musical keys by employing advanced AI technology. This intuitive plugin analyzes complex audio files, including full mixes and multi-instrument samples, to accurately determine the root note and scale (major or minor), along with two likely alternatives. Its seamless integration with Waves' suite of vocal tuning and harmonizing plugins—such as Waves Tune Real-Time, Waves Tune, OVox, and Waves Harmony—allows for effortless transmission of detected key information, enhancing efficiency in music production. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Remove Frustration from Key Detection

Step 1: Insert Key Detector and Play Your Song
Play the track you want to analyze and let Key Detector’s neural networks do the heavy lifting for you.
Step 2: Let The AI Engine Analyze
In just a few seconds you will receive an initial suggestion for the song’s key, before the plugin moves forward to the verification process.


Step 3: Go and Make Music
After verification, Key Detector is now confident with an answer, even if the melody is slightly off-tune.
Bonus Feature: Transmit the Key to Waves Vocal Plugins
For a smooth vocal tuning and harmonizing workflow, you can easily transmit the detected key to Waves Tune Real-Time, Waves Tune, OVox, or Waves Harmony.
Related plugins need to be updated to the latest v14 release for this feature to work.


Bonus Feature: Alternative Scales
Key Detector will suggest alternative scales for you to choose from: simply click "Alternative Scales" and receive two additional suggestions.
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
- AI-Powered Key Detection: Utilizes Waves' Neural Networks engine to analyze complex audio files, including full mixes and multi-instrument samples, providing precise key identification. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Time-Saving and Intuitive: Streamlines the workflow by eliminating manual key detection, offering an easy-to-use interface that saves time and effort. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Accurate Even with Off-Tune Pitches: Detects and indicates the correct key even when the audio is slightly out of tune, ensuring reliability in various scenarios. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Seamless Integration with Waves Plugins: Transmits detected key information to compatible Waves plugins, including Waves Tune Real-Time, Waves Tune, OVox, and Waves Harmony (v14), enhancing the tuning and harmonizing process. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Formats :
VST2, VST3, AU & AAX
Operating System :
Mac OS 10.7 and up (including Native M1 Compatibility)
PC Windows 7 and up
DAWs :
Works with All major DAWs
including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Studio One, Bitwig, Reaper, Reason etc.
