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the monthly subscription version is whats up
For a long time I had the platinum bundle I purchased many years ago back when the renaissance plugins were new and there were less of them, but I jumped over to the mercury subscription a while ago to have access to every damn thing waves makes. Now this is a mixed bag. All their plugins are good but some are really not very sueful and there are even a few I've enver even tried, hence 3 stars. I am docking 2 points for value, my credit card takes a pretty big hit every month and I really only use a smattering of these effects.... maybe I should invest in one of ther satellite processors to take the hit off my CPU so I will sue more of these bad boys on every mix. To me the standouts are a bunch of emulations (especially the waves exclusive ones) and some classics from their original batch of plugins and from the good old ren pack:
Non-linear Summer... I am ntos ure what kidna math its doing but it changes the way thigns sit together when mixing in the box. Its not like summing analog but its not the way your DAW normally sums. I try this all the time in the early mixing pahses. It might come off the master and go some critical sub groups or come out entirely but I try it. Its doing something mystical and Pythagorean.
Renaissance Channel
Renaissance compressor, although I am really coming around to H-Comp and both these comps need their own review
R-verb
tru-verb
S1 stereo imager
Maxx Bass
Sub Align
Smack Attack
Linear Phase Multiband Compressor and C4 multiband
CLA-2A
CLA-3A
CLA-76
DBX160
BSS 402
Kramer HLS channel, PIE comp & Master Tape (for the slapback echo, love it at simulated 7.5 IPS, crunchy)
the Aphex Exciter
API 2500
Puig-child
Puig-tech
Butch Vig Vocals
Mondo Mod
super tap
Metafilter
Metaflanger
Ultra pitch
W43, WNS noise suppressor, X plugins, Z noise
In-phase is super handy and I use it constantly, but I do a lot of layering of DI synths, mixing of miced amps and DI as well as non-stereo multimic recording of mono sources, so this is very helpful if I didn't get the phase sympathetic in tracking like using the little labs phase correction box when mixing analog
all 3 ultramaximizers, but L2 and the L3 multi are my favorites... I actually don't love these on the stereo bus, I use them other ways usually... ask me and I might tell you my secrets

The best
the best tools for your mix downs and for mastering projects. So many wonderful tools

edited almost 7 years ago
The ultimate bundle of virtual processors.
Advanced Tools when you need precise control over what you are doing.
One of the most precise tools available for FX chaining, recording, restoring and mastering. =)

Needed...
Within this pack contains all you should ever need!
Always my go to pack for dynamic processing, particular favorite: Renaissance compressor.


So many great plugins. I mostly use them for unique EQ's, compression and reverb.
Worth it.
So much versatility. One of the best bundle packs money can buy.
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With over 130 stellar plugins and over 400 components, Mercury features more Waves in one package than ever before!
From equalizers, reverbs, compressors and limiters to noise reduction, surround processors, modeled analog console modules, Signature Series collections and beyond, there has never been such a comprehensive collection as this. The Mercury Collection offers more effects, more channel components and more mixdown tools than ever before in one place.
Over 130 stellar audio plugins. One massive collection. Upgrades available from all bundles.
Waves
Waves plugins are tried and true! I love all the Chris Lord-Alge stuff, the digital remodeling of classic compressors like the 1176, LA-2A, and the Fairchild. I love the L2, the Kramer Master Tape, the SSL stuff, the PAZ Analyzer, Center, everything really!