Q-Clone is a Waves studio utility that captures the curve of a hardware EQ and recreates it as a preset inside a DAW session, and it is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
Q-Clone at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Studio Tools / Utility |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €37.69 (regular €110.67) |
What Q-Clone does
Q-Clone works together with Q-Capture, which samples the curve of a hardware EQ, so that the captured curve can be saved as a Q-Clone preset and inserted on as many tracks as needed while the exact shape of the curve stays visible. A preset can combine curves from several series EQs, and curves from different units can be mixed and matched. Bringing classic hardware sound into a project is the stated purpose, and a large collection of presets based on vintage hardware EQs is included.
Key features
- Hardware curve capture. Q-Capture samples the curve of a hardware EQ, and the sampled curve is saved as a Q-Clone preset.
- Multi-track insertion. A saved preset can be inserted on as many tracks as needed, so the same curve can be applied across a project.
- Curve mixing. Curves taken from different EQs can be mixed and matched, and several series EQs can be saved together as one preset.
- Curve display. The plugin displays the analog EQ curves so that the exact shape of each captured curve can be seen.
- Vintage preset collection. A large set of presets is included, built from vintage hardware EQs.
- Virtual cable cloning. Virtual cables let Q-Clone clone plugins without an audio interface.
Q-Clone compared with similar plugins
Clone from Thenatan Audio is a Studio Tools / Utility plugin available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Universal Plug from Stagecraft Software is a Studio Tools / Utility plugin available as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q-Clone | Waves | Utility | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €37.69 (regular €110.67) |
| Clone | Thenatan Audio | Utility | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €89.25 |
| Universal Plug | Stagecraft Software | Utility | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €63.46 |
| Midi Player Pro | Digital Brain Instruments | Utility | VST3, VST2, AU, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €16.36 |
| Blue Cat’s StereoScope Multi | Blue Cat Audio | Metering | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
Price and availability
Q-Clone was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €37.69, reduced from €110.67. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Q-Clone FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Q-Clone?
Serial key and keygen searches for Q-Clone are common, and the release is passed around as a cracked version and a patched build.