The headline feature of this bundle is its native support for Windows 64-bit operating systems (Windows 7, 8, and 10, with some compatibility for Windows 11 via legacy mode).
Here is why that matters:
While V9 R15 is powerful, it lacks modern advances found in V10-V14: Waves All Plugins Bundle V9 R15 Windows 64 Bit
| Feature | V9 R15 (Legacy) | V14/ V15 (Current) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Price | Low (second-hand) | High / Subscription | | CPU Usage | Very Low | Moderate to High | | GUI Size | Fixed, small on 4K | Scalable / Resizable | | Apple Silicon | No | Yes (Native) | | New Plugins | No (up to 2015) | Yes (CLA, Silk, etc.) | | WUP Required | No | Yes (Annual fee) | | Stability on Win 10/11 | Good (Win 10 only) | Excellent | The headline feature of this bundle is its
For Windows users, this is the headline feature. Unlike 32-bit plugins that run out of memory quickly (capped at 4GB RAM usage), the 64-bit version of V9 R15 can utilize all the RAM your system has. This allows for massive sessions with hundreds of plugin instances without crashing. This allows for massive sessions with hundreds of
This is a massive selling point for the V9 ecosystem. Modern Waves plugins require "Waves Central" – an online manager that phones home constantly. V9 R15 often uses the legacy "Waves License Center." For users with studio computers that never connect to the internet, this offers unparalleled stability.
The bundle boasts over 180 individual plugins. Some highlights include: