FabFilter Total Bundle vs Waves Ultimate
FabFilter Total Bundle
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Waves Ultimate
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| Figure | FabFilter Total Bundle | Waves Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $20.83/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Audio Plugins | 8.1 (#5) | 7.3 (#27) |
| Trial | Downloads are free and fully functional for 30 days, after which a license key can unlock them. | The subscription offers a free 7-day trial. |
| Updates | A license includes free minor updates, while new major versions are not included. | Updates to plugins included in the subscription are included at no extra cost. |
Plans
Waves Ultimate
- Waves Ultimate – Monthly Subscription$24.99 a month
- Waves Ultimate – Annual Subscription$249.99 a year
In their own words
FabFilter Total Bundle
FabFilter Total Bundle is a collection of 14 audio plug-ins for music production and audio processing on macOS and Windows. Its tools cover EQ, reverb, compression, multiband dynamics, limiting, de-essing, gating, distortion, delay, filtering, and synthesis. Listed formats include VST, VST3, Audio Units, CLAP, AAX Native, and AudioSuite; Windows downloads list VST, VST3, CLAP, and AAX, while macOS downloads are described as 64-bit plug-ins in all formats. Downloads are fully functional for a 30-day trial, after which a license key can unlock them. The bundle costs $1,069, paid once. A personal license can unlock the plug-ins on up to three computers used by the licensee. It includes free minor updates, but not new major versions or additions made to the bundle after purchase. FabFilter also describes an offline installation and registration option using an installer and license key transferred to the computer.
Waves Ultimate
Waves Ultimate has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.