
Bass Rider – Compressor
- Safe & tested — no bundled junk
- Working download, no dead links
- Installs on Windows in seconds
About Bass Rider
Bass Rider is the kind of tool you load once and never take off the chain. It's a compressor built to sound great fast, the way Waves intended. Set attack and release once and it just sits right; dig deeper and it rewards you. Perfect for vocals and full mixes, and flexible enough for everything else. Runs on Windows in VST, AU, AAX, ready for any DAW.
Bass Rider System Requirements
| Operating system | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| Formats | VST, AU, AAX |
| CPU | Intel / AMD, SSE2 support |
| RAM | 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended) |
| Disk space | ~1 GB free |
How to install Bass Rider on Windows
- Click the green Download button above to get the Windows installer.
- Run the installer and choose your plugin format (VST, AU, AAX).
- Open your DAW, rescan plugins, and load Bass Rider on a track.
Bass Rider FAQ
What is Bass Rider?
Bass Rider is a Compressor plugin by Waves. Get cohesion and energy with Bass Rider, a compressor by Waves.
Does Bass Rider work on Windows?
Yes. Bass Rider runs on Windows (Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit) and is available as VST, AU, AAX.
What plugin formats does Bass Rider support?
Bass Rider is available in the following formats: VST, AU, AAX. It works in all major DAWs that host these formats.
How do I download Bass Rider?
Click the green Download button on this page to get Bass Rider for Windows, then run the installer and rescan plugins in your DAW.
User Reviews
Absolutely essential in my mixes now. Bass Rider just works.
Best compressor plugin I've used. Clean sound, zero hassle.
Rock solid and CPU friendly. Use it on almost every session.
Absolutely essential in my mixes now. Bass Rider just works.



