Waves makes some great plugs. But they lack customer service, they are expensive, and you don't own anything. Better to get a different brand...

One I like quite a bit is the UAD-1 card. However, you can't use it in a laptop - at least I don't think you can...

Read the many Wave bashing threads here, and other forums. Each thread suggests alternatives that wold be good substitutes for any application.

Ren Maxx good bundle for the $.
Actually, their tech support is excellent.