Waves Audio Ltd. and Solid State Logic (SSL)

[Numero Uno]

When you buy a Waves SSL plug-in does some of the money go to Solid State Logic (SSL)?

 

[Scorpio]

Waves Audio doesn't own the SSL trademark/brand neither does Waves Audio own API (Automated Processes Incorporated) trademark/brand so I am pretty sure you are smart enough to figure out the rest, aren't you?

 

[Black Panther]

Oan bruh... not to be rude but this should be common sense.

 

[Numero Uno]

Oan bruh... not to be rude but this should be common sense. ?

If it really was I wouldn't be asking.

 

[Scorpio]

If it really was I wouldn't be asking.

The fact that Waves Audio Ltd has bundled VST emulations endorsed by multiple pro audio brands such as:

• SSL Collection
• API Collection
• Abbey Road Collection
• etc.

It is a clear sign they had to obtain a license(s) from those particular companies and the rest of dem other sound engineers e.g. Chris Lord-Alge, Manny Marroquin, Tony Maserati, etc.

You can not randomly use another person's name, trademark, or service mark to sell your product in business.

For example, you can't make a Drake VST/AU plug-in without his permission and approval from other parties involved. You will get sued by Brrrrrrrr! and Universal Music Group into oblivion.

So I'd imagine perhaps it's either Waves Audio Ltd pays a lump sum in licensing fees every year or they might have an agreement where the licensor gets paid a certain percentage for every sale—just like music royalties.

 

[Numero Uno]

The fact that Waves Audio Ltd has bundled VST emulations endorsed by multiple pro audio brands such as:

• SSL Collection
• API Collection
• Abbey Road Collection
• etc.

It is a clear sign they rightfully to obtain a license(s) from those particular companies and the rest of dem other sound engineers e.g. Chris Lord-Alge, Manny Marroquin, Tony Maserati, etc.

You can not randomly use another person's name, trademark, or service mark to sell your product in business.

For example, you can't make a Drake VST/AU plug-in without his permission and approval from other parties involved. You will get sued by Brrrrrrrr! and Universal Music Group into oblivion.

So I'd imagine perhaps it's either Waves Audio Ltd pays a lump sum in licensing fees every year or they might have an agreement where the licensor gets paid a certain percentage for every sale—just like music royalties.

Oan, who on earth is Brrrrrrrr!

 

[Bla Jedza]

Oan, who on earth is Brrrrrrrr!

He is talking about Birdman (Bryan Christopher Williams).

 

[Scorpio]

He is talking about Birdman (Bryan Christopher Williams).

Next oan is slow, LOL.

 

[Bla Jedza]

Next oan is slow, LOL. ?

Not really because most people wouldn't pick that up though, unless they are hip-hop heads.