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Vocalpoint Studios · Post by **Vocalpoint Studios** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:14 am

This is what I see from 10 seconds ago....

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Still cannot sign into my account tho...

And now I see this...

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And this...

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VP

opcode · Post by **opcode** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:16 am

Vocalpoint Studios, I apologise for being too skeptical.
So now let's see what this means for buying updates (formerly WUP) going forward...

Vocalpoint Studios · Post by **Vocalpoint Studios** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:18 am

opcode wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:16 amVocalpoint Studios, I apologise for being too skeptical. So now let's see what this means for buying updates (formerly WUP) going forward...

Opcode

No problem bro. Clearly this is a huge change and will trigger all sorts of emotions.

Rock on.

VP

opcode · Post by **opcode** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:22 am

All Waves plugins are now subscription-only.

This is what you get to read in your user area if you try to buy updates:
"As of March 26, 2023, the Waves Update Plan can no longer be extended for Waves plugins which are now available as subscriptions only. Waves subscriptions include all software updates plus VIP technical support for the included plugins."

I own about 50 Waves plugins. But if they stick to this, they will have lost me as a customer forever.

Vocalpoint Studios · Post by **Vocalpoint Studios** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:23 am

New website appears to be up now and we can log back into our accounts. Let's see what's going on in here....

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Vocalpoint Studios · Post by **Vocalpoint Studios** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:25 am

opcode wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:22 amI own about 50 Waves plugins. But if they stick to this, they will have lost me as a customer forever.

Concur. I have about 15 and I am good to stay on the current single license for the forseeable future.

VP

seangm · Post by **seangm** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:29 am

seangm · Post by **seangm** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:30 am

waltercruz wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:11 am A screenshot from Waves Central right now.

I think I threw up in my mouth a little

MillerSam · Post by **MillerSam** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:30 am

I wrote an article about it
https://synthanatomy.com/2023/03/waves- ... ccess.html

$14,99/month or $149,99/year for 110 plugins
$24,99/month or $249,99/year for 220+ plugins
+ updates...

beely · Post by **beely** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:31 am

Is Waves Creative Access the only way to get Waves plugins now?

Yes, as of March 26, 2023, Waves Creative Access subscriptions are the only way to get Waves plugins.

No more perpetual licenses, and no more (perpetual) sales.

Vocalpoint Studios · Post by **Vocalpoint Studios** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:37 am

Looks like we have a huge overhaul to Waves Central as well v14.0.6 just came down with all new graphics, the inclusion of the new Creative Access AND a huge set of updates for existing plugins. Which just failed for me after grinding away for a few minutes.

EDIT: Updates complete. My Existing plugins look normal and function properly.

VP

kylie · Post by **kylie** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:37 am

beely wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:31 am
Is Waves Creative Access the only way to get Waves plugins now?

Yes, as of March 26, 2023, Waves Creative Access subscriptions are the only way to get Waves plugins.
No more perpetual licenses, and no more (perpetual) sales.

...and since you can't WUP them anymore I doubt you can even sell your plugins (unless they are still covered)...

opcode · Post by **opcode** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:38 am

Thankfully, I am on Windows and therefore do not usually need to buy any updates to keep using my plugins.
Mac users won't be so "lucky".

DrGonzo · Post by **DrGonzo** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:38 am

I just migrated from an old 2018 Mac Mini to the new M2 UltraTurboWhatever and have waited to install all my Waves stuff until now as I was waiting for the yearly WUP Spring sale.

So now I have to pay 25 bucks _every_ month to use the plugins I've already paid for?

Nice!

seangm · Post by **seangm** » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:41 am

opcode wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:38 am Thankfully, I am on Windows and therefore do not usually need to buy any updates to keep using my plugins.
Mac users won't be so "lucky".

Yeah I'm glad I'm on Windows now also, kind of BS to treat the Mac users like that.

Waves abandon perpetual licenses and WUP