😱 What's happening with Waves plugins?

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[bigacreations]

To expand, I am a waves affiliate and moving to this subscription model is NOT beneficial to me as such. I was not paid to have an opinion or share it in this video. I think subscription is an ok model for new users, but think there is an opportunity to either grandfather existing perpetual licenses, or create an option for a la carte purchases of plugins. No solution will be perfect, and im sure waves will respond to the public based on feedback. What do you think about the new subscription model from waves? lmk

[taxiwilliams]

Honestly, this is just another unnecessary monthly bill I would have to deal with. So I’m going to say no to the subscription. There’s already too many out there. It’s always better to get a perpetual license because if i had to subscribe to every company i deal with, I wouldn’t have enough money to keep the lights on…

[Azfurita]

Im not gonna say what I think because I respect you, Im just gonna say that Im replacing all waves plugins from my workflow

[reillyspitzfaden]

I’ve never bought any waves plug-ins and I wasn’t planning to, but I’m very much against subscription models, so this concerns me because it’s a barometer of how so many different places are moving toward these subscription models. I’m definitely the type to be picky about what plugins I buy, and I would much rather pay a flat rate for exactly what I want rather than continue to be beholden, even if I’m paying less at any given moment for the subscription.

[christofjork]

I bought one plugin. Could use it for a year. Then Mac updated its OS and Logic. And I could not update the plugin due to Waves stupid update plan. It‘s getting worse now. I‘m out.

[OKODGREAT]

I think they should keep the subscription but also give you the option to buy individual plugins

[MixedByBL]

New plugins companies about to take over waves, Ive spent thousands and thousands on waves. As I started engineering music 32 years ago there were no plugins. Time to abandon ship. Ive been slowly getting away from waves the past few years.

[emveeoh]

Fools. They've lost me forever after pulling this move.

[brokentwinz]

I paid $30 for 1 plugin that is very cheap now I have to pay monthly? There's no way this is cheaper. Goodbye waves! 😢

[thesaturnsound]

Logic Pro for life…pay $299 for all the plugins…love that SSL Bus compressor but one or 2 plugins shouldn’t make or break an engineer…I’m not paying $250 a year to use only 2 plugins!

[RogerioValgode]

Bye bye, waves. Thanks for being with me for almost 15 years. Not any more. Gona give my money to someone who respect my money and play fair with clients. Bye!! RIP WAVES

[clivehunte]

I like the Plugin Alliance model; choose either subscription or buy the plugin outright.

[JayfkProductions]

Software Subscriptions are awful & your perpetual liscense Doesn't Last forever it's useless for their next update cycle

[rbeattaylor]

But not all there plugins are good so it’s not worth it

[npinero]

As an affiliate do you get the plugins free?

[ShloimyZaltzman]

Owning the plugins are the smartest move...
The way life is going, 'Just $24' a month and you can have all the waves plugins. And 30 other subscriptions a month - It's a mind game. It's like paying rent, your giving empty money out! Own your house! Stop giving away money to other people! So sad how we all fall for it.

[Tyrell_Corp]

No way. No how. Subscription? I'm out. Ba bye Waves... 👋👋👋

[cjgoeson]

How about an option for $1 per month for each of the plug-ins you actually use, with a max of $15 or $20 per month.

I only use 3; only 2 regularly, and I’ve already bought them.

[AstrixMusic]

I disagree 299.98 a year is not cheap. Monthly that adds up. We have so many subscriptions now. I never need to update my bundles that often. Only when apple makes a logical change to the os. I spent 600 bucks already and with two wup up dates that’s in the thousand dollar range now. So it’s ok to play 299.98 every year??? Forever?? Not me.. no thanks.

[MrJulz]

As long as the old plug-ins would still work that would be fine.it would be best if they keep updating for those who have bought them before as that was the agreement that was entered on POS. They cannot change those rules later on. Some of these companies need to be held accountable.