Waves V8 [better] -

: Integrated support for scrolling to manipulate parameters and faders in small increments.

Shortly after V8, Waves released Version 9 in March 2012, which introduced a paradigm shift in how the software functioned: waves v8

: Supported from OS X 10.5.8 (Leopard) through 10.7.5 (Lion) . Windows : Compatible with Windows XP , Vista , and Windows 7 . : Integrated support for scrolling to manipulate parameters

Eventually, you will need to move on. Here is how to transition without losing your work. Eventually, you will need to move on

Open your legacy session. Solo the track with the Waves V8 plugin. Print the effect to a new audio track. Save the session with the printed audio and disable the original V8 plugin. The session will now open on any future system without the plugin.

When running Waves V8 on modern systems, you will encounter brick walls. Understand these limitations before spending hours troubleshooting.