Scheps 73 is an EQ and preamp modeled on the classic 1073 console, released by Waves as an Effects plugin with its design credited to mix engineer Andrew Scheps.
Scheps 73 at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Compressor |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €31.74 (regular €142.80) |
What Scheps 73 does
The plugin reproduces the four bands of the 1073 EQ with exacting detail and adds an exclusive midrange band taken from the original schematics. A Mid-Side Matrix lets the mid and side signals be equalized individually, and the left and right channels can also be equalized separately. Mono, Dual Mono and Stereo modes are offered, with four monitoring options. The plugin is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, minimum Windows 10, and it is not free.
Key features
- Midrange band. An exclusive midrange band is included, taken from the original schematics.
- Mid-Side Matrix. The Mid-Side Matrix lets the mid and side signals be equalized individually.
- Left and right EQ. The left and right channels can be equalized separately as well.
- Monitoring modes. Mono, Dual Mono and Stereo modes are available, with four monitoring options.
- Crack, keygen and serial variants. Scheps 73 crack, keygen and working serial searches are paired with the name, and the activator and patched builds are the terms most often typed beside it.
Compatibility
Scheps 73 is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, minimum Windows 10.
Scheps 73 compared with similar plugins
VPRE-2C Vintage Tube Booster from Fuse Audio Labs is an effects compressor available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Scheps 73 is an EQ and preamp modeled on the 1073 console, available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, so the two differ in type and in the formats they ship in.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheps 73 | Waves | Compressor | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €31.74 (regular €142.80) |
| VPRE-2C Vintage Tube Booster | Fuse Audio Labs | Compressor | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €28.76 (regular €48.59) |
Price and availability
Scheps 73 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €31.74, reduced from €142.80. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Scheps 73 FAQ
Does Scheps 73 run on macOS?
Yes. It is available for macOS as an AU and AAX plugin, alongside the Windows build.
Which formats is Scheps 73 available in?
It is available as VST2, AU and AAX.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Scheps 73?
Serial keys and keygens are the strings most often searched next to the name, and repack and patched builds are the files that carry them.