Using Namm to premier the V8 version of its plug-ins, Waves have given several classic processors a new look – among them are the L1 Ultramaximizer, S1 Stereo Imager, DeEsser, TrueVerb, Q10 Equalizer, C1 Compressor/Expander and AudioTrack. Version 8 also adds Waves V-Series plug-ins to selected Waves bundles, adding the modelled sounds of the vintage 1066, 1073, 1081 and 2254 hardware units.

V8 also delivers an improved preset management system with in-host integration, multi-level Undo and easier navigation. In addition, presets created by Waves Artists such as Dave Pensado, Ross Hogarth, Mike Hedges and Steve Lillywhite come pre-loaded into the plug-ins.

Other developments include shorter loading times, mouse-wheel control, improved metering in AudioSuite, Novation Automap SDK implementation and enhanced support for Avid Icon console EQ and dynamics sections. Last but not least, V8 marks the first-time users can purchase the vast majority of Waves plug-ins individually, a la carte.

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