Waves Gold Bundle

??? C4 Multiband Parametric Processor
Multi-band compressor plug-in that provides four-band up and down expansion, limiting, compression, plus dynamic and standard EQ. It is now possible to compress the bass, expand the mids, De-Ess the highs, EQ the air, all with complete control

??? Renaissance Reverb
Features rich reverb tails, plus a second generation early reflection system, providing density and texture. Designed to be musical rather than technical, Renaissance processors have clean and simple interfaces that are ultra functional with minimal clutter

??? Renaissance Compressor
Compressor with Opto and Electro modes, plus ARC auto-release, and L1 style limiter on output

??? Renaissance Equalizer
Vintage EQ for rich, clear equalization. 88.2/96kHz-ready

??? L1 Ultramaximizer
Combines look-ahead peak limiting with advanced requantization. This gives maximum level and highest resolution for all audio applications, from CD mastering to multimedia

??? MaxxBass
Increases the level of bass information without boosting EQ. By adding a series of harmonics to the original signal, the perception of bass is increased, especially from small speakers

??? Q10 Paragraphic EQ
Works in mono/stereo, and with from 1 to 10 bands of equalization. 200+ audio effects and processes in the setup library, from SuperNotches to precision mastering, allows the Q10 to provide precision control of equalization, from subtle adjustments to extreme complex filters. 88.2/96kHz-ready for many native platforms

??? S1 Stereo Imager
Set of tools for remastering stereo mixes by enhancing and altering the stereo effect. L/R balances can be repaired, or the center information made louder or softer

??? C1 Parametric Compander
Frequency-selective dynamic processor allowing two simultaneous dynamic processes. It is an expert tool for any application requiring compression, expansion or gating. Select any frequency range, then apply a dynamic process to that range, or use as a traditional wideband device. C1 comp and C1 gate now offer 88.2/96kHz support

??? PS22 Pseudostereo
A 3rd-generation stereo-from-mono tool. Ideal for restoration, SFX, guitar leads, and more. Creates a rich and spacious stereo image from mono sources, and also enhances the spread of stereo sources. It can be used on single tracks of a mix, such as lead instruments or backing vocals, or for stereo enhancement of full mixes or old recordings

??? Enigma
Ideal for creation of creative filtering, it combines a complex notch filter system, short delay feedback loops, and modulation. Absolutely distinctive

??? Supertap
Six taps with up to six seconds of mono or true stereo delay. Each tap includes independent Q10-style filtering, rotation (stereo panning), gain, and precision time control. Global LFO modulation and 2 feedback modes greatly expand the possibilities. Delays can be set using standard note values or milliseconds

??? MondoMod
A unique combination of linked modulators: AM, FM, and Rotation (stereo panning), for gentle wandering guitar solo panning or bizarre destructive effects

??? Doppler
Creates real-time doppler effects, both realistic and unnatural. Provides auto and manual triggering modes, plus full control of air damping, panning, pitch, path curve, gain, start/stop points, and reverb tail

??? UltraPitch
Formant-corrected pitch shifter with six-voices. All pitch shifting is done with optional formant-correction to avoid the "chipmunk" effect, or for gender-bending. Each voice has independent stereo panning and delay, plus a little Animator delay-randomizer

??? MetaFlanger
Produces vintage tape-flanging, phaser-emulation, and special effects. The wet signal includes filters so the user can flange or phase just part of the signal. Contains extensive factory presets of vintage emulations - Mutron, MXR and more>

??? TrueVerb Room Emulator
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They are extremely difficult to use. First, the authorization is HARD to follow. It takes a few days to get it figured out WHEN the company, based in Isreal time decides to help you.

Then, you have to purchase and have an iLok working.

If the iLok gets stolen or destroyed, you lose all your money. All $1200 down the drain unless you purchase an insurance plan from iLok.

IF you port to a new computer, or have a problem with your plug-ins, and your year is up, support will NOT help you unless you pony up HUNDREDS more for "help".

On top of that, the plug-in manuals aren't much help. Dozens of magazines have whole articles dedicated to figuring out how to use them. No doubt, if you're an expert at say, Compression, you'll be able to fool around. But for anyone less than an expert, if you don't have PRESETS, the plugins are largely useless.

The IR is excellent. And the C1 is excellent. When it comes to compression or reverb or EQ, they are the industry standard.

BUT, there is a problem. They are the industry standard because they were in the door first in the 90's.

NOW? They are average, mediocre, and you can find better plugins, even FREE ones that rival these old plugins.

UAD is heads and tails better and even Reaper's Free Plugins rival Waves plugins.

The only reason people like Waves is because Pro Tools users have used them for almost 2 decades. But they are dinosaurs in today's digital market.

The extremely high cost.

The very unfriendly customer support.

The problems keeping your plugins working (one wonders if it's build in so you HAVE to buy their 300+ dollar support scheme)

This company delivers average plugins, at a bloated price, for a gotcha scheme in terms of support which is highly lacking and unapologetic.

Their security model is a nightmare and doesn't always work. For exmaple, my iLok says "Authorized", my Waves website says "Authorized" both for "ever", but my DAW's say they are unauthorized, and I'd have to pay another years "Support" which went from 120 to 300 in one year's hike.

It's highway robbery from a company more bent on fleecing you of money than supporting their products.

I'm a bit ashamed to have defended them against other forum dwellers who warned me that dropping $1200 would be a sorry deal, and it was.

Waves Plugin's? Never Again!