Waves really needs to focus on both sides of the coin. Emulation is needed as well as the newest ideas. Some hardware units just got it right.
Most ‘working’ engineers I know, are still using emulations.
Waves needs to be a ‘one stop shop’ for plugins and stop the need for users wanting for a different subscription. Cover all bases.
We really need updated 1176, LA3A , 2254
And I’ve been waiting for a Red3, 33609, distresssor for years now.
I’m worried waves are listening to people who aren’t in the trenches everyday.
If you cover all basses, you’ll win the subscription war