Waves 14 Plugins
Includes 60+ plugins optimized for low latency, plus the eMotion LV1 mixer software.
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Waves has used v14 to modernize the underlying code of their plugin shells.
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Waves 14 (V14) plugins represent a significant evolution in the audio processing suite, focusing on enhancing creative speed and ensuring technical future-proofing. Released in June 2022, this update introduced critical workflow tools and graphical improvements designed to streamline professional mixing and production environments. Key Features of Waves V14
The V14 update brought several high-demand features to the Waves ecosystem, primarily aimed at reducing technical friction during the mixing process:
New Mix and Trim Knobs: Perhaps the most practical addition, dedicated parallel Mix and output Trim knobs were added to the most popular Waves compressors, including the API 2500, CLA-2A, CLA-3A, CLA-76, Renaissance Compressor, and the SSL G-Master Buss Compressor. This allows users to perform parallel compression directly within the plugin without complex routing. Includes 60+ plugins optimized for low latency, plus
Faster Load Times: Waves V14 significantly reduced the time required to load plugins, presets, and full sessions within a DAW.
Quick Drag-and-Drop Presets: A new workflow improvement enables users to work with presets faster by dragging and dropping them into the session.
HiDPI Graphics: Several legendary plugins received "ultra-sharp" HiDPI treatment, including the Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain, F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ, OVox Vocal ReSynthesis, and the PuigTec EQs, along with all API and CLA compressors. Waves has used v14 to modernize the underlying
Standalone CR8 Creative Sampler: The CR8 Creative Sampler was expanded to include a standalone application, allowing producers to manipulate samples without needing to open a DAW. Technical Specifications & Compatibility
Maintaining a modern system is essential for running Waves V14 effectively. While newer versions like V15 and V16 have since been released, V14 remains a standard for many stable production rigs. System Requirements | Support - Waves Audio
As of late 2024 / early 2025, Waves is actively working on:
For now, Waves 14 represents a mature, stable, high-performance platform. If you haven't upgraded since before 2022, you are missing out on a radically better user experience.
