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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Support News - V5.9.7




















Support News - V5.9.7



Waves is pleased to announce the release of Version 5.9.7 plug-ins for the AU, VST, and DAE platforms. V5.9.7 is available for products covered by Waves Update Plan.


What's New:



  • Full Windows Vista* and OS-X Leopard support

  • IR360 Surround Parametric Convolution Reverb for PC

  • Updated, expanded MaxxVolume plug-in

  • Pro Tools clip indication

  • Plug-in mapping for all compatible Pro Tools control surfaces

  • Studio Classics Collection mapping and metering for Digidesign Icon consoles

  • L3 Multimaximizer Mono component for Mac and PC

  • L2 Ultramaximizer Mono component for PC


Important:

*Vista Ultimate 32-bit and Vista Business 32-bit are supported.

*V5.9.7 does not support APA.

*V5.9.7 cannot co-exist with earlier Waves versions.

*V5.9.7 known issues.


 

How to Update to V5.9.7


Download and run the V5.9.7 installer from Waves.com

Updating to V5.9.7 is easy. All you need to do is register and authorize the V5.9.7 Enabler.

In order to register the V5.9.7 Enabler, your V5 products must be authorized to your iLok and covered by the Waves Update Plan.


Please complete these steps:



  1. Verify that your V5 products are authorized to your iLok and are covered by the Waves Update Plan.

  2. Access your Waves Account. from Waves.com

  3. Click on the Register V5.9.7 Enabler banner.

  4. A V5.9.7 enabler will then be registered in your account per each eligible iLok.

  5. Run the 'Waves Enabler iLok Authorizer 5.9.7', to authorize the V5.9.7 Enabler to your iLok.


All Waves News


Waves MaxxVolume Plugin


















Waves MaxxVolume Plugin

The very first plug-in of its kind, MaxxVolume performs all essential dynamics processes in one convenient tool. Combining technologies from Waves' acclaimed L2 Ultramaximizerג„¢, C1 Parametric Compander, Renaissance Vox, and Renaissance Compressor, MaxxVolume is ideal for mixing and mastering as well as broadcast and post-production, perfect for voiceovers, vocals, and instrumental tracks.


Itג€™s a Vocal tool, with automatic level riding that keeps your vocal in focus.


Itג€™s an Instrument tool, controlling the dynamic range without the artifacts of compressors and limiters.


Itג€™s a Broadcast tool, bringing any program to a fixed destination level; ideal for radio and TV, podcasting, internet streaming, and more.


When time and fidelity is of the essence, turn to MaxxVolume, and turn it up.



MaxxVolume Now available separately.>


MaxxVolume Screen Shot

Offer good from February 1st through February 29, 2008 only!


Waves MaxxBCL Hardware







MaxxBCL












  MaxxBassֲ®

Pump up your bass with psycho-acoustic technology for a gigantic low end that doesn't tax your system.













  Renaissance Compressor

Warm up your sound with the classic compression used on countless hit records and major motion pictures.














  L2 Ultramaximizer

Crank up your volume with plenty of headroom to spare, for that in-your-face signal that rocks the house.













MaxxBCL is more than just three powerful Waves tools. It's a solid piece of hardware with:







MaxxBCL supports optical, coaxial SPDIF, AES/EBU, balanced and unbalanced line level analog signals. Built for the rigors of the road, MaxxBCL's rugged construction handles even the toughest environments. Best of all, it's easy to use. Its sleek precision controls and back-lit display let you focus on the sound, not the box










Offer good from February 1st through February 29, 2008 only!


Waves L3-16 Multimaximizer Bundle




















L3 16
 










L3-16 Multimaximizer

Now, Waves is pleased to present the newest member of our acclaimed L-Series, the 16-band

L3-16 Multimaximizer. With EQ, limiting, maximization, and a variety of sonic flavors ranging from analog warm to digital cool, all-in-one mastering has never sounded so good.


Powered by Waves patented PLMixerג„¢ Peak Limiting Mixer technology, the L3-16 delivers unparalleled loudness with unprecedented control. No matter what genre, no matter what sound, with the L3-16, L3, and L3-LL, you'll stand out from the crowd, loud and clear.




Offer good from February 1st through February 29, 2008 only!


Waves L3 Multimaximizer Bundle













Waves L3-16 Multimaximizer Bundle










Waves L3-16 Multimaximizer Bundle


When top mastering engineers sit down behind the board, they need to enhance frequency response and maximize levels while protecting the fidelity of their sources. That's where the L3 comes in. The world's first auto-summing multi-band limiter for all-in-one mastering, the L3 maximizes your sound with unprecedented transparency and more precision parameter control than any processor of its kind.





Offer good through February 29, 2008.



Offer good from February 1st through February 29, 2008 only!


Waves API Collection

















The API Collection Box

This February only, Waves is offering 20% off all new purchases of The API Collection!


The API Collection Box

Developed in association with Automated Processes Incorporated, The Waves API Collection features four precision processors based on renowned API modules:.



1. Waves API 550A 3-Band Equalizer

2. Waves API 550B 4-Band Equalizer

3. Waves API 560 Graphic Equalizer

4. Waves API 2500 Stereo Compressor.



Offer good through February 29, 2008.



The Waves API Collection is Native and TDM and requires iLok authorization.

Offer good from February 1st through February 29, 2008 only!



The Waves API Collection is Native and TDM and requires iLok authorization.

Studio Classics Collection










Studio Classics Collection
 
























 







When it comes to audio hardware modeling, Waves sets the standard to which others aspire. Our plug-ins don’t just mimic components and circuit schematics; they recreate every last nuance of actual hardware behavior.



Now, Waves has captured the most respected recording consoles in the world.



The consoles that made music history.



The big budget studio sound.



The Studio Classics Collection.













 
Plugins





















Developed Under License

from Solid State Logic


Waves SSL G-Equalizer

Waves SSL G-Master Buss Compressor

Waves SSL E-Channel



3 State-of-the-Art

Vintage Models


Waves V-EQ3 3-Band Equalizer

Waves V-EQ4 4-Band Equalizer

Waves V-Comp Compressor


Authorized by API

Waves API 550A 3-Band Equalizer

Waves API 550B 4-Band Equalizer

Waves API 560 10-Band Equalizer

Waves API 2500 Stereo Compressor




The Waves SSL 4000 Collection. Waves V-Series. The Waves API Collection. Together at last.









 








Studio Classics Collection is Native and TDM, and requires iLok authorization.



Upgrades from SSL 4000 Collection, V-Series, The API Collection, and Mercury are available.






SSL 400
V-Series
API Collection

Waves Version 5 support for Windows 32 bit Vista Business & Ultimate
















Support News - Windows Vista 32



Waves is pleased to announce that Version 5 now supports

Windows Vista Business 32 bit and Windows Vista Ultimate 32 bit.



  • Pro Tools 7.4 - All Waves products are supported.


In the applications listed below, only the following Waves products are supported:

Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Renaissance Maxx, Masters, Native Power Pack, Restoration, Transform, Q-Clone, IR-1, IR-L, Musicians 1, Musicians 2, Broadcast & Production.



  • Cubase 4.1* - VST

  • Nuendo 4.1* - VST

  • Samplitude 9 - VST

  • Sonar 7 - VST

  • Sound Forge 9 - VST

  • Vegas 8 - VST

  • WaveLab 6.1 - VST


Operation on other hosts is not certified by Waves.

APA Netshell components are not supported.

* 360° Surround Tools also supported.


Installation Instructions



  1. Download and install the latest Pace driver for Windows Vista 32.

  2. Restart your computer.

  3. Download your Waves installer.



    If you have a Waves V5 installer DVD, copy the appropriate installer

    to your desktop by completing the following steps:




    1. Insert the DVD and when prompted,

      choose Open folder to View files using Windows Explorer

    2. Open the FSCommand folder

    3. Drag the appropriate installer to your desktop.



  4. Right-click the installer > Choose Properties > Choose Compatibility (tab).

  5. Select Run this program in compatibility mode for,

    and choose Windows XP (Service Pack 2) from the drop-down menu.



    Windows XP (Service Pack 2)

  6. Click Apply and OK.

  7. Run the Waves installer.


Friday, February 22, 2008

Waves Native Power Pack Sale January 2008


























 
Native Power Pack










Native Power Pack




Until the end of January, Waves is pleased to offer 20% off ALL purchases of Waves Native Power Pack!

With reverb, delay, equalization, compression, limiting, level maximization, and more, Native Power Pack is a tremendous value, including:




 

Offer good through January 31, 2008 only!



Waves Native Power Pack requires iLok authorization.


 

Waves Gold Bundle Sale January 2008





































Gold
 
Gold











Gold







In 2008, start the new year right by turning your tracks into solid Gold!



With over 20 state-of-the-art plug-ins, Waves Gold includes our most essential tools for tracking, mixing, mastering, and more. Featuring dynamics processors, equalizers, convolution reverb, and more,

the Waves Gold Bundle is a powerful introduction to the world of Waves.


 
Plug ins
 

Offer good through January 31st, 2008 only!




Waves Gold Bundle is Native and TDM, and requires iLok authorization.