The .vst3 file you mentioned acts as a single container that "wraps" all your licensed Waves plugins.
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Once installed, you must ensure your DAW properly scans the WaveShell to access the actual plugins. How to Fix Waveshell Error in FL Studio (Waves Plugins) vst plugin waveshell1vst3 140x64 vst3 high quality
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