Check out www.waves.com for the latest version 3.5. CPU optimized. Some quotes from users... The improvement is significant when used with Vegas Video.
"I work with improvisational artists, and that means you've got one shot to get it down. So that leaves plenty of ""fix it in the mix"
"situations. With WAVES I have all the tools and quality I need. And now with 3.5 I have the choice of stereo or mono FXs as well as a great PAZ meter, and with the new optimizations my plugin count has tripled and in some case quadrupled. With WAVES 3.5 I no longer have to use lower quality plugins to save CPU. Now I can have the best and still have plenty of horse power leftover....."
"Being a studio owner/engineer every client has to leave VERY happy. When it comes to EQs, Compressors, Special Effects or Mastering I use Waves! And just when you thing to your self man how can they make this any better Waves turn around and drop a sound anchor on your head with the new 3.5! The only word I can think of is mind blowing! Not only can you run more instances of your favorite plugins but with 3.5 you can do it on Mac or PC, AMD or Intel DX,VST and DAE Full automation of ALL parameters. And also available in 3.5 PAZ for PC. I use 3.5 with Pro-Tools, Vegas, Sonar, Acid, Cubase and Logic. No matter what application I use Waves 3.5 makes it sound better.Waves 3.5 stands as the King Of The Hill second to none in DSP plugins. "
"The optimizations are amazing. I can now run 13 Native C4s on my Pentium4 1.7GHz machine instead of 6, and also 11 Renaissance Reverbs instead of 4. Both get heavy use around here, so it's like getting a free processor upgrade. And of course the new software works and sounds as good as ever."
"I work with improvisational artists, and that means you've got one shot to get it down. So that leaves plenty of ""fix it in the mix"
"situations. With WAVES I have all the tools and quality I need. And now with 3.5 I have the choice of stereo or mono FXs as well as a great PAZ meter, and with the new optimizations my plugin count has tripled and in some case quadrupled. With WAVES 3.5 I no longer have to use lower quality plugins to save CPU. Now I can have the best and still have plenty of horse power leftover....."
"Being a studio owner/engineer every client has to leave VERY happy. When it comes to EQs, Compressors, Special Effects or Mastering I use Waves! And just when you thing to your self man how can they make this any better Waves turn around and drop a sound anchor on your head with the new 3.5! The only word I can think of is mind blowing! Not only can you run more instances of your favorite plugins but with 3.5 you can do it on Mac or PC, AMD or Intel DX,VST and DAE Full automation of ALL parameters. And also available in 3.5 PAZ for PC. I use 3.5 with Pro-Tools, Vegas, Sonar, Acid, Cubase and Logic. No matter what application I use Waves 3.5 makes it sound better.Waves 3.5 stands as the King Of The Hill second to none in DSP plugins. "
"The optimizations are amazing. I can now run 13 Native C4s on my Pentium4 1.7GHz machine instead of 6, and also 11 Renaissance Reverbs instead of 4. Both get heavy use around here, so it's like getting a free processor upgrade. And of course the new software works and sounds as good as ever."