Waves Version 5.9 Is Here

08/17/06
(August 18, 2006) — Waves is pleased to announce that our entire software line is now compatible with the new Intel-based Apple Macintosh computers. The new v5.9 has been optimized for Macs equipped with the new Intel CPU, resulting in exceptionally efficient processors.

Version 5.9 is available to all users with current Waves Update Plan coverage. This release is for Intel-based Mac OS X users only.

All Waves plug-ins are Pro Tools 7 Compatible.


Buy GTR Get Musicians 1 Bundle Free in August!


Through the end of August, when you buy Waves GTR you’ll receive Musicians 1 absolutely free. It's the ultimate combo for recording guitarists! First record your guitar parts with GTR, the award-winning virtual guitar amp and effects system developed in association with Paul Reed Smith and PRS Guitars. Then fire up the five essential sound processors in Musicians bundle to take your other tracks to the next level. Put the power of GTR and Musicians 1 together to create YOUR next hit. When you register GTR, Musicians 1 will be automatically registered to your Waves account. You must register before the end of August to receive your complimentary Musicians 1 bundle.

Both GTR and Musicians 1 are PT 7 Compatible.

Contact your Waves dealer or visit our online store at http://register.waves.com/WavesStore/StoreMain.aspx.


20% Off SoundShifter in August!


Until the end of August, Waves is offering 20% off all purchases of SoundShifter. SoundShifter is the ultimate pitch-shifting and time-shifting processor. Change keys, change tempos, change durations, and manipulate the time-pitch continuum with unmatched accuracy and clarity. For tonal transformation and transposition, SoundShifter is simply all you’ll ever need. Offer only good through August 31, 2006. Contact your Waves dealer or visit our online store for details today.

SoundShifter is PT 7 Compatible.


SSL 4000 Collection Now Featuring Chris Lord-Alge Presets


Nobody knows the SSL board like Chris Lord-Alge, legendary Grammy® Award-winning, multi-platinum mixer of Green Day, Sheryl Crow, All American Rejects, and others. In Chris’s words, “I'm proud to share my secret presets with SSL 4000 users. Waves SSL models are the best I’ve ever heard.”
Chris has made his personal SSL settings available exclusively to Waves SSL 4000 users. These are the exact same settings for vocals, guitar, bass, drums, strings, and brass that he has used on hit after hit. It's a rare glimpse into the workflow of a top mixer.

Developed under license from Solid State Logic, the Waves SSL 4000 Collection is Pro Tools 7-compatible, and available for both Native and TDM systems.