: This was the landmark update for V9, allowing the plugins to take full advantage of modern operating systems and DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) without the need for a "bit bridge." No iLok Required : V9 moved away from physical iLok USB dongles to the Waves License Center
: For Mac users on newer OS versions (like Big Sur or Monterey), mention the "0.0 trick." Users often need to edit the minimum-requirements.json file within the installer folder to change the "MacOS" version requirement to "0.0" to bypass compatibility blocks. waves version 9 patched