Instead of dropping hundreds at once, Waves now offers subscriptions starting at around $15/month. This gives you the latest, fully supported, and stable versions of every plugin.

As a helpful peer, I have to lead with the most important bit of advice:

Modern macOS security (Gatekeeper and SIP) is designed to block unsigned code. To get a torrented plugin to work, you usually have to disable these protections, leaving your entire system open to identity theft and ransomware. The "Version 9" Problem

You don't need to risk your Mac's health to get a professional mix. If the price tag of a full Waves bundle is the issue, consider these legitimate paths:

While it might be tempting to bypass the cost of high-end plugins, the "cracked" software scene—especially for macOS—is currently a primary delivery method for malware. Here is everything you need to know about why this specific search often leads to trouble and how you can actually get those pro sounds without the risk. The Hidden Dangers of Plugin Torrents

Waves moved to a subscription and "Waves Update Plan" (WUP) model years ago. Using old, cracked versions prevents you from ever properly migrating your sessions to a new machine. Better, Safer Alternatives

Even if you find a "working" torrent, Waves V9 is extremely outdated. It often struggles with Retina displays (tiny interfaces) and is completely incompatible with newer Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) chips.

Waves plugins require a specific "Central" license manager. Cracked versions often break this communication, leading to constant DAW crashes, "AUI" errors, or plugins simply failing to load in the middle of a session.