Waves Center is designed for final mixing and mastering, enabling precise control over the phantom center of a stereo track. This processor isolates the center content from the side (left and right) components, making it possible to adjust vocals or other key elements independently without affecting the rest of the mix. It is especially useful in post-production and DJ settings where repositioning or isolating specific parts of a track is essential.

The plugin utilizes a dynamic engine that analyzes amplitude, frequency, and time envelopes of stereo sources to reshape spatial balance effectively. Users can enhance or reduce detail with separate controls for punch, high frequencies, and low frequencies, offering a tailored approach to adjusting the stereo image. This allows for radical rebalancing of audio elements to achieve clarity and presence where needed.

Center provides intuitive controls to manage the balance between center and side signals, including gain adjustments for both as well as overall stereo output. Additional meters give visual feedback on output levels and center content, ensuring precise monitoring during processing. These features make it an essential tool for refining mixes by emphasizing or minimizing specific components within the stereo field.