I got the Waves bundle too. I primarily use them on Vocals. I'm going to go through my mix again and try some of the presets on my instruments.
Maserati DRM setting Nathans Snare is my go to also, check out API "Layne Mastering Glue" in your master mix. Its piff. Turn off all of your channel plug ins just to see how it immediately makes a track pop. API 550 "Oldies" puts some nice heat on a track too.