If you are using a modern Apple Silicon computer, running Waves 13 is like driving a Ferrari with the handbrake on. Waves 14 plugins unlock the full potential of your hardware.
| Metric | Waves v11 (Rosetta) | Waves v14 (Native) | Improvement | |--------|---------------------|--------------------|--------------| | CPU usage (idle) | 38% | 24% | -37% | | Session load time | 12.3 sec | 8.1 sec | -34% | | Playback buffer @64 samples | 45% crackling | Stable | Priceless | | GUI scaling | Fixed | 70-200% | Workflow | waves 14 plugins
To quantify the improvements, I ran tests on a 2023 MacBook Pro M2 Pro (16GB RAM) using Logic Pro 11. The session contained 48 audio tracks, each loaded with: CLA-76, F6 EQ, H-Reverb (send), and L2 on the master bus. If you are using a modern Apple Silicon
MacBook Pro M1 Max, 64GB RAM, Ableton Live 11. Test Load: 100 tracks, each with 5 Waves plugins. The session contained 48 audio tracks, each loaded
graphics for modern 4K/high-resolution displays. Notable updates include the Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain API Collection F6 Dynamic EQ PuigTec EQs Workflow Enhancements : A new quick drag-and-drop preset workflow
: Added to most popular compressors (API 2500, CLA-2A, CLA-3A, CLA-76, R-Comp, and SSL G-Master Bus Compressor) to allow for quick parallel compression and volume balancing without extra routing.