X-Hum is a Waves studio tool that removes 50 Hz and 60 Hz hum, its harmonics and low-end rumble from recordings, and searches for its cracked builds are common.
X-Hum at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Studio Tools / Audio Restoration |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €37.69 (regular €142.80) |
What X-Hum does
The plugin handles both 50 Hz and 60 Hz hum problems through eight tuned notch filters that attenuate hum harmonics by up to 60 dB. A high-pass filter with a slope of 12 or 24 dB per octave reduces rumble, and its cutoff can be set to remove DC offset while leaving the bass intact. Link controls keep simultaneous parameter settings together or unlink them, and factory presets cover the most common use cases.
Searches pair the name with keygen and serial key, and a working serial is the string most often typed.
Key features
- Hum notch filters. Eight tuned notch filters target 50 Hz and 60 Hz hum and reduce its harmonics by up to 60 dB.
- High-pass rumble filter. A high-pass filter with a 12 or 24 dB per octave slope reduces low-end rumble.
- DC offset removal. The filter cutoff can be set to remove DC offset at sub-audible frequencies, which the developer notes can reduce headroom.
- Link and unlink. Link controls keep simultaneous parameter settings together, and they can be unlinked for separate adjustment.
- Factory presets. Factory presets are provided for the most common hum and rumble use cases.
- Keygen and serial crack variants. Keygen, serial key and crack variants of the release are the forms most searched alongside the plugin name.
X-Hum compared with similar plugins
Restoration Suite 2 from Acon Digital is a studio tools and audio restoration plugin with VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. DeNoizzer from W. A. Production is also listed under studio tools and audio restoration, without format or operating system details in its entry.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Hum | Waves | Audio Restoration | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €37.69 (regular €142.80) |
| Restoration Suite 2 | Acon Digital | Audio Restoration | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| DeNoizzer | W. A. Production | Audio Restoration | €29.65 |
Price and availability
X-Hum was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €37.69, reduced from €142.80. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
X-Hum FAQ
Where can I download X-Hum crack for free?
Free copies circulate as a torrent, a magnet link and a direct download link, usually packed as a .rar or .iso file.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for X-Hum?
Serial key and keygen searches are common for X-Hum, and the crack builds are the usual source of such strings.