Waves All Plugins Bundle v9r21 MacOSX-R2R

In terms of final result for end user, no difference. I didn't released that one in official scene,
cause it was based on roddy20 patch and not all my work. Since I didn't released it in scene, R2R did their own release as no scene release was available until now.
Anyway, both works ok ;)

EDIT: I see now in the nfo they coded a special patcher for it this time,
that's classy ;) Yet to finish download

Still can't get why they didn't released any info about it.
WTF, that hardware its a piece of history. Chances waves one is a piece of something else, but not even mentioning

AbbeyRoad doesn't develop plugs on its own anymore.
They were pretty damn good, when iLok1 was cracked I used on each and every track
the Brilliance Control EQs, they sounded very good to enhance top end.
Sadly now the brilliance control is sold by softube (iLok2), but they discontinued TG12413 Limiter, mastering bundle and RS124. All pretty good products

Great AudioSex question. Not to be brazen or a smart ass in any way, just like different foods have different tastes, the end result is to be full or satisfied. Whatever you choose to eat is up to your liking. YOUR liking. Same applies to these plugins.

That rabbit hole is deep, so that's my "north" for you.

Agree 499. Whole different beasts.
Also, there are more than 100 plugs in Waves bundle, which one to compare? And for which use?

I prefer FabFilter on everything if you ask me, ProMB is just great, kicks in the ass all C4 C6 etc. imho. ProQ2 is best EQ (digital and proud of it, let alone more or less good emus) ever, always imho. ProL together with Elephant is at top of my limiters chart too.
The only one I don't use is ProC, just cause I'm used to other compressors and have my go-tos...

Anyway, here you have everything for free to try and choose yourself, a pretty good chance ;)

Better off asking this question in the other blog.

The short of it is Fabfilter has a short and sweet list of great tools to get you creating, tracking, mixing and mastering. Unique UI, Algorithmic based plugins that do the job and sound great. Waves is the media industry standard for Music, TV, Film, Radio, Broadcast and Live Sound. No one has had a more profound impact with their array of plugins.
Waves native plugins and their extensive line of emulations from Fairchild, Neve, APi, SSL, etc., simply put Waves in another ballpark.
You can compare, It's still subjective in the end. I say, use what you like.
I use different tools to get the job done. Yes, I have my favorites and eventually you'll have yours. A good end product, is all that matters. Fabfilter and/or Waves are couple of excellent manufactures to help you achieve it.