Quantum is a transient shaper from Wavesfactory that splits an audio signal into attack and sustain paths and processes each one separately.
Quantum at a glance
| Developer | Wavesfactory |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Transient Shaper |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.9 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €147.76 |
What Quantum does
Quantum detects and classifies transients automatically, so no per-track threshold has to be set. The signal is separated into an attack path and a sustain path, and the developer states that the detection avoids the artefacts of other methods. The main volume knob can increase or reduce the attack and sustain parts, and the plugin includes 16 built-in high-quality effects that can be applied to each path independently.
The plugin is organized as a set of delimited sections. A 2-band Spectre enhancer, a stripped-down version of the developer’s Spectre plugin, is built in, and a global mix output volume parameter is included. The window can be resized by stretching the bottom right corner, and the interface is drawn in software without images, so it stays sharp on Retina displays. Presets come in a wide factory collection, and user presets can be created and saved.
Searches for the Quantum crack, Quantum keygen and Quantum serial key tend to pair the name with the Windows and macOS builds, and the release is commonly shared as a Quantum torrent or magnet link, often packed as a Quantum repack in .rar or .iso. The macOS build circulates as a .dmg crack, the Windows build as an x64 crack and x86 crack, and the VST3, AU and AAX builds as VST crack, AU crack and AAX crack.
Key features
- Smart transient detection. Quantum separates the signal into attack and sustain paths using automatic detection, which removes the need to set a threshold on each track.
- Attack and sustain control. The main volume knob raises or lowers the attack and sustain parts of the signal, shaping the transient balance of a source.
- 16 built-in effects. Sixteen DSP effects can be applied to the attack or the sustain path independently, for example to add reverb to drums or to EQ transients.
- 2-band Spectre enhancer. A stripped-down version of the Spectre enhancer is built in as a 2-band section.
- Mix output. A global mix output volume parameter sets the level of the processed signal.
- Preset system. A wide collection of factory presets is included, and user presets can be created and saved.
- Resizable interface. The window is resized by dragging the bottom right corner, and the drawn interface stays sharp on Retina screens.
- Crack, keygen and serial variants. Searches for a Quantum keygen, a working serial key or a cracked version tend to appear alongside the transient shaper name.
Compatibility
Quantum is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows 7 and later and macOS 10.9 and later, with native Apple Silicon support listed.
Who it is for
Mix engineers, mastering engineers and sound designers who need to reshape the attack and sustain of drums, vocals and full mixes in a DAW session.
Quantum compared with similar plugins
Quantum is a transient shaper with 16 built-in effects and a 2-band Spectre enhancer, and it is offered for Windows and macOS in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX. Transient Shaper from Softube is listed in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and RTAS for Windows and macOS. DS-10 Drum Shaper from XLN Audio is listed in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum | Wavesfactory | Transient Shaper | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| Transient Shaper | Softube | Transient Shaper | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €88.26 |
| DS-10 Drum Shaper | XLN Audio | Transient Shaper | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €58.51 |
| Imprint | W. A. Production | Transient Shaper | AAX | Windows, macOS | €43.64 |
| Helper Transients 2 | W. A. Production | Transient Shaper | AAX | Windows, macOS | €27.76 |
Price and availability
Quantum was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €147.76. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Quantum FAQ
Where can I download Quantum crack for free?
Quantum is distributed as a crack in torrent and repack form, and the Windows and macOS builds are shared as x64 crack, .dmg crack and .rar files.
Is Quantum available as a torrent or magnet link?
The plugin is shared as a torrent, magnet link or repack in .iso and .rar form, and the VST3, AU and AAX builds circulate as VST crack and AU crack.
Does Quantum run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native support for the Apple M1 chip alongside Intel processors on macOS 10.9 and later.