As we edge ever closer to Christmas, we're seeing some fantastic last minute Black Friday-beating deals rear their heads. Never ones to shy away from a sale, Waves has just dropped the price of all their plugins to $29.99 and better yet, if you buy two, you'll bag another two completely free! So, whether you're just getting into home recording or you need a little dusting of magic to get your mix radio-ready for 2023, now's the time to check out what's on offer.
Waves are one of the biggest names in audio production, with their state-of-the-art plugins helping shape everything from the sound of hit records to Oscar-winning film scores, so you are guaranteed to find a plugin here that will take your tracks to the next level. A few of our favourites (including in our guide to the best Waves plugins) include classic emulations such as the J37 Tape plugin and SSL G-Master Buss Compressor, as well as the insanely powerful - and intuitive - Waves Tune which will ensure you have perfect vocals every time.
But wait, there's more on offer! Waves have also dropped the price of their beloved bundle packages. These collections deliver a vast array of music production tools, and you can now bag up to 92% off the likes of the ever-popular Horizon, Studio Classics Collection and Chris Lord-Alge Signature Series.
The free plugins can be chosen from this list of 100.
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