Abbey Road Vinyl from Waves is a plug-in that emulates the entire vinyl production process, from the mastering desk at Abbey Road studios, to the processing rack and vinyl lathe, to the press factory that creates the sound of the final printed generation. Playback options include two turntable setups: the high-end turntable that is part of the Abbey Road lathe, or a commonly-used DJ turntable. Three popular cartridges are available.

Other controls allow moving the location of the tone arm across the record, which in the real world changes the frequency response and distortion. Add varying amounts of vinyl noise and crackle, apply a gradual slow-down/stop turntable effect, and add wow and flutter effects.