Waves V9r2 Complete Mac [verified]
found in premium bundles like Mercury, Horizon, and Diamond. Key highlights include: Signature Series: Chris Lord-Alge (CLA), Eddie Kramer Greg Wells , and Tony Maserati collections Analog Emulations:
Waves V9r2 is a legacy version of the Waves "Complete" bundle, now largely considered obsolete for modern Mac users due to critical compatibility shifts in macOS and Apple hardware. Compatibility & Technical Status waves v9r2 complete mac
(Note: exact plugin roster varied by regional release and Waves’ bundled promotions. V9r2 refers to Waves version 9, revision 2.) found in premium bundles like Mercury, Horizon, and Diamond
: This revision improved plugin scanning, loading times, and overall processing efficiency across the suite. Mac Compatibility & System Requirements V9r2 refers to Waves version 9, revision 2
: The H-Delay and H-Comp are frequently cited as the most versatile "workhorse" plugins in the bundle. Pros and Cons Pros :
| Feature | Waves v9r2 Complete | Waves V14/15 (Current) | |--------|---------------------|--------------------------| | macOS support | 10.8 – 10.11 | 10.15+ (Ventura/Sonoma) | | Apple Silicon | ❌ | ✅ (Native) | | HiDPI scaling | ❌ | ✅ | | New plugins (e.g., Silk, Clarity) | ❌ | ✅ | | License type | iLok USB / Machine | iLok Cloud / USB / Machine | | WUP required for updates | Yes | Yes | | Resale allowed | ✅ (with transfer fee) | ✅ |
: V9 licenses can be activated by modern Waves Creative Access subscriptions, but perpetual licenses require the specific V9 installer.