Waves Audio has introduced Waves V14 , a major update that they say enables faster load time, adds new Trim & Mix knobs in Waves’ most popular compressors, and quick new preset workflows.

With V14, Waves users can now control and fine-tune dynamics faster than ever, with brand new trim and mix knobs added to Waves’ most popular compressors: the API 2500 , the CLA-2A , CLA-3A and CLA-76 Compressor/Limiters, the Renaissance Compressor and the SSL-G Master Buss Compressor. These new features allow users to balance volume and create parallel compressions in seconds, directly from the plugins.

V14 offers faster loading times for plugins, presets and sessions in your DAW and enhanced quick drag-and-drop preset workflow.

V14 also features new ultra-sharp HiDPI graphics for select Waves plugins: Abbey Road TG Mastering Chai , API Collection, the CLA-76, CLA-2A, CLA-3A Compressor/Limiters, the F6 Floating-Band Dynamic EQ, OVox Vocal ReSynthesis and PuigTec EQs.

V14 also includes a new standalone application to the CR8 Creative Sampler, letting you shape, manipulate and play samples without a DAW.

Pricing and Availability:

To update to V14, Waves plugins need to be covered by the Waves Update Plan , a support plan for Waves products. The Waves Update Plan comes free for one year with every new Waves plugin or bundle purchase and is renewable at any time afterwards. See the Waves site for details.