The most significant workflow update is the inclusion of dedicated and Output Trim knobs inside Waves’ most popular compressors. Previously, parallel processing required complex aux routing and bus management inside your DAW. Now, you can smash a signal and blend it directly inside the interface.
Leveraging the low latency of V14, here are three power-user chains using specific "Waves 14 plugins."
Includes all Waves plugins (over 230 processors). waves 14 plugins
: Added to some of Waves' most iconic compressors, including the SSL G-Master Bus Compressor
Today, Waves operates a dual model. New customers can choose a subscription (Waves Creative Access) for a low-entry cost, while professionals and existing users can still buy individual perpetual licenses or bundles. Looking ahead, Waves continues to invest heavily in live sound, with products like being a critical tool for front-of-house engineers at large-scale events. The company has also demonstrated a focus on AI and machine learning, which we saw in V14 and even more powerfully in later plugins like Clarity Vx Pro, which earned them an Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy® Award in 2023. The most significant workflow update is the inclusion
Precise gain staging is the foundation of a clean mix. Waves 14 adds output to high-use dynamics plugins. This allows you to quickly adjust the output volume immediately after compressing the signal, ensuring you maintain a consistent level across your plugin chain without distorting subsequent plugins. Faster Preset Browsing
: You can now perform parallel compression directly within the plugin using the Mix knob, rather than setting up complex bus routing. Leveraging the low latency of V14, here are
Improved performance when opening plugins, presets, and entire DAW sessions. HiDPI Graphics:
Click the "Install and Activate" button to let Waves Central download the V14 files and authorize them to your computer or a USB flash drive. Conclusion
Here’s a helpful overview of — what’s new, which ones are most useful, and how to get the most out of them.