Thanks for the tips!
I have been doing a few AB comparisons and depending on the way you tweak the notes - I’m hearing less difference each time. WT is painful to use in such a small window and with less functionality. Yes, it does add a couple bits, but still less user friendly.
As you said, in the mix, much of the subtle differences get lost anyway. Then there is the realisation that if you you are needing to tweak so badly it goes robotic - it’s probably worth considering a different solution anyway!
I might give melodyne a trial - it’s the same retail price as WT. It’d have to completely trump VA for me to consider buying it. So far, WT doesn’t seem to add US$400 of value above VA.
A few more days of trial left - so we’ll see how they compare!