If the official Waves pricing doesn't work for you, many producers use high-quality free or indie alternatives: : TDR SlickEQ (Free) or FabFilter Pro-Q 3 .

: TDR Nova (Free) or the SSL 4K G for channel strip style.

: Waves currently offers a Free Plugin Pack that includes 9 pro-level tools like the Lil Tube analog saturator, V-EQ3 vintage EQ, and Flow Motion FM synth.

The update introduced several major functional improvements across their entire suite of plugins:

: V12 specifically added several high-end plugins to various bundles, including the RS124 Compressor and CLA EchoSphere .

Top 10 Free Alternatives to Waves Plugins I Use Professionally