Release Notes

August 1, 2022

New Plugin - Waves Harmony: Available as a single plugin or in the Mercury, Pro Show, SD7 Pro Show and Vocal Production bundles. Includes more than 450 factory and artist presets.

Waves Local Server v12.14.137.138:

• Fixed: Support for the Cosmos Sample Finder V14 on offline computers.

July 19, 2022

Waves Central: The new version v13.2.4 now features the following updates:

• Native support for Macs with Apple Silicon (M1, etc.) processors.
• Various other fixes and improvements.

July 18, 2022

• New Cloud Applications - Cloud MX, Cloud MX Plus and Cloud MX Premium cloud-based audio mixers for broadcast production environments, now available as monthly or annual licenses.

June 21, 2022

All Waves Plugins: Across-the-board software update to V14

• Please note: StudioRack, Clarity Vx and Clarity Vx Pro currently remain V13. V14 coming soon.

• New features & improvements in V14 plugins
• New Mix and Trim knobs added to API 2500, CLA-2A, CLA-3A, CLA-76, Renaissance Compressor and SSL G-Master Buss Compressor.
• Improved: Faster load times – All V14 plugins are now optimized to load faster when loading a session, individual plugins, or presets.
• New: Quick drag-and-drop presets – Preset files can now be dragged-and-dropped into any V14 plugin for a faster workflow.
• New: Selected plugins now have hi-res HiDPI graphic interfaces: Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain, API 2500, API 550, API 650, CLA-2A, CLA-3A, CLA-76, F6, OVox, PuigTec EQs.
• New in the CR8 Creative Sampler:
• CR8 is now available as a standalone application: Shape, manipulate and play your samples without the need for a DAW.
• New “Snap to Zero Crossing” feature added to CR8.
• New: Any plugins added to CLA MixHub’s Insert slot now open as regular ‘floating’ plugins.
• Improved: Live text and text boxes look sharper, with improved readability on low-DPI screens.
• Improved: Better CPU usage:
• On M1 Macs: Abbey Road Studio 3, Abbey Road Vinyl, CLA MixHub, CLA Nx, J37 Tape, Nx Ocean Way Nashville, Nx Virtual Mix Room, Reel ADT.
• On all Macs and PCs: H-Reverb.

• Bug fixes in all Waves plugins 
• Fixed: Bug causing some plugins not to update their latency after the sample rate is changed in VST hosts.
• Fixed: Bug causing sample rate changes in Ableton V11 to disable plugin automation.
• Fixed: Bug causing the Save option not to be triggered in Cubase, Logic, and Studio One when non-automatable controls are changed.
• Fixed: Inconsistent Waveshell scan in Pyramix.
• Fixed: Bug causing settings not to be recalled on all controls after sessions in Pyramix are recalled.
• Fixed: Bug causing controls to lose their relative position when they are multi-selected and controlled in precision mode.
• Fixed: Compressors reporting incorrect gain reduction to Studio One meters.
• Fixed: Bug causing ‘Undo’ to prevent preset saving on some plugins, when loading a preset and then changing parameters.
• Fixed in plugins with MIDI mapping: Bug causing files to be overwritten without warning when saving to a new file.
• Fixed: Bug preventing preset modification and saving via the Preset Browser
• Fixed in Waves standalone applications: Bug causing tempo to always load at 120 bpm without preserving changes.
• Fixed: Port conflict between the Waves Local Server and the UAD Console application after UAD Luna is closed.

• Bug fixes in individual plugins
• Fixed in Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain running in Pro Tools: Occassional freezes when parameters are adjusted with the arrow keys.
• Fixed in Abbey Road Vinyl:
  • Crashes no longer occur in Cubase/Nuendo when using direct offline processing.
  • Possible crashes no longer occur when sessions are recalled in WaveLab 10.
• Fixed in Bass Fingers and Bass Slapper:
  • Bug causing MIDI mapping not to be saved.
  • Possible crashes after articulations are tweaked and plugin instance is removed.
• Fixed in Berzerk: The plugin no longer makes loud pop sounds when the 'Character' settings are changed in Digital Performer.
• Fixed in Brauer Motion: Bug causing Re-Trigger mode sensitivity to determine Input mode sensitivity.
• Fixed in BSS DPR-402: Gain reduction meters in various DAWs have been corrected.
• Fixed in CLA-76: Bug causing meter state not to be preserved when sessions are recalled.
• Fixed in CLA Epic and CLA Echosphere:
  • “SlapDelay,” “SlapVSO” and “SlapTime” values are now linked.
  • FX Mute automation values are now in the right order (were previously reversed).
  • CLA Epic no longer makes clicking sounds when the plugin is engaged in Logic.
• Fixed in CLA MixHub:
  • Bug causing knobs to stop reacting and become irresponsive to mouse clicks, when parameters are tweaked with a touchscreen in the Bucket view and the cursor moves outside of the module’s frame.
    Bug causing the Gate to not open or close when only the Right channel is present.
  • Bug causing crashes when plugin parameters are controlled via MIDI Learn.
  • Bug preventing the arrow keys from controlling parameters when the mouse cursor moves outside the module.
• Fixed in CLA Nx:
  • The Bluetooth Nx Head Tracker is now auto-selected.
  • Removing the plugin no longer closes the Waves Head Tracker, if other plugins are using it.
• Fixed in Clavinet: Audition ability added for NKS.
• Fixed in CR8 Creative Sampler:
  • Improved: Samples’ (96 kHz) minimum length now extended to 30 seconds.
  • Fixed: In Launch Mode, the play head no longer disappears before the sample ends.
  • Fixed: Bug causing several notes (instead of just one) to be played when playing between zones in Mono mode. Only one note is now being played.
  • Various fixes in controls and automation names.
  • More UI fixes, adjustments, and minor bug fixes.
• Fixed in CODEX: Audition ability added for NKS.
• Fixed in COSMOS Sample Finder:
  • New: Login mechanism implemented.
  • Fixed: Browsing samples no longer produces clicks in the Standalone application.
  • Fixed: All supported files are now detected by scanning (previously some supported flies weren’t detected).
  • Fixed: “Changes were detected” message no longer prompts in unexpected conditions.
  • Fixed: Window no longer opens partially outside the screen under certain conditions.
  • Fixed: Preview issues when auditioning multiple samples in the COSMOS and List views no longer occur.
  • Fixed: The Vertical axis is no longer flipped on the Saturation map.
  • Fixed: Various user guide updates and additions.
  • Various UI improvements and more minor bug fixes.
• Fixed in dbx 160:
  • Crashes no longer occur in Cubase/Nuendo when using direct offline processing.
  • Possible crashes no longer occur when sessions are recalled in WaveLab 10.
• Fixed in Electric Grand 80:
  • The Limiter is now working properly.
  • Audition ability added for NKS.
• Fixed in Electric 200: Audition ability added for NKS.
• Fixed in Element:Audition ability added for NKS.
• Fixed in F6 Dynamic EQ:
  • HP filter now stays on (was previously turned off) when the HP band view is pressed.
  • Solo is now preserved when sessions are reloaded.
  • Clicking on the band selector below the graph now changes only the band view (previously, clicking the band selector also turned the band on and off).
  • Mac only: Text field in Banding selection now shows properly (previously appeared correupted).
  • Saving default presets from Setup B no longer results in corrupted EQ bands and filter graphics in the GUI.
• Fixed in Grand Rhapsody Piano: Audition ability added for NKS.
• Fixed in H-Delay:Tap Tempo no longer sets Delay Time to the largest value available.
• Fixed in IR-series plugins: Load features in the preset menu have been re-enabled.
• Fixed in L1: Input meter no longer reflect Output state in Cubase.
• Fixed in Lofi Space:
  • Mix knob can no longer be modified when Lock is active.
  • Bug causing Time value to change after deactivation and reactivation in Pro Tools.
• Fixed in Manny Marroquin Reverb: Bug causing Reverb Type not to take the effect untl the Time parameter is adjusted.
• Fixed in MultiMod Rack: ISync values in odd time signatures have been corrected. This fix may slightly affect the sound of sessions created with previous versions.
• NLS Non-LInear Summer:
  • Fixed: First preset now loads automatically when external preset files are loaded.
  • Fixed: Load features in the preset menu have been re-enabled.
• Fixed in Waves Nx Virtual Mix Room:
  • Selecting 'Reset to Default' in the Preset Browser no longer changes tracking device.
  • The Waves Head Tracker app no longer crashes when the camera is turned off and on repeatedly via the Nx Virtual Mix Room plugin.
• OVox:
  • Fixed (MIDI Out): Bug causing stuck notes when using the Note Mapper.
  • Fixed (MIDI Out): Bug causing stuck notes when playing legato with certain Note Mapper settings.
  • Fixed (MIDI Out): Note Off is no longer missing when using the Note Mapper.
  • Fixed: Bug causing triggered notes not to be displayed on the keyboard when the note source is Voice.
  • Fixed: Sync values in odd time signatures have been corrected. This fix may slightly affect the sound of sessions created with previous versions.
• Fixed in PuigTec EQs: Bug causing knobs to feel sluggish.
• Fixed in Reel ADT: Sync values in odd time signatures have been corrected. This fix may slightly affect the sound of sessions created with previous versions.
• Fixed in Renaissance Channel and Renaissance DeEsser: Bug causing wrong latency report when 'Monitor' is On.
• Fixed in Retro Fi:
  • Mix knob can no longer be modified when Lock is active.
  • Bug causing Time value to change after deactivation and reactivation in Pro Tools.
  • Bug causing Retro Fi’s Input parameter LED to be affected by the Device module.
• Fixed in Scheps Omni Channel:
  • Bug causing modules not to respond to mouse clicks after tapping on LINK with touchscreen.
  • Bug causing the COMP module to lock when tapping SC filters with touchscreen.
  • Possible crashes upon quitting, after parameters are moved with MIDI Learn.
  • Bug causing the arrow keys to stop controlling parameters when the mouse cursor moves outside a module.
• Fixed in TRACT: Bug causing saved references not to load correctly in other instances of the plugin.
• Fixed in Vocal Bender:
  • Sync values in odd time signatures have been corrected. This fix may slightly affect the sound of sessions created with previous versions.
  • Bug causing Expand/Collapse not to work with Touch.
  • Bug causing Pro Tools to freeze when moving knobs in Audiosuite Preview.
• Fixed in Waves Tune, Waves Tune LT and Waves Tune Real Time: Load features in the preset menu have been re-enabled.
• Fixed in WLM Plus: Meter readings are now available and constant after Audiosuite render.

• SoundGrid bug fixes in specific plugins:
• Fixed in Abbey Road Reverb Plates, F6 Dynamic EQ and PSE: Bug causing parameters to move independtly when some multi-touch actions are performed.
• Fixed: SuperRack no longer freeze when saving snapshots with GTR plugins.
• Fixed: SoundGrid Slot Meters for the following plug-ins: LoAir, OneKnob Driver, OneKnob Louder, REDD 17 and REDD 37.
• Fixed: Bug causing Q-Clone to continue processing when bypassed, after saved sessions are loaded.
• Fixed: Bug preventing new "Default Presets" to be saved in plugins with PA Default.

August 1, 2022

Waves Local Server v12.14.137.138:

• Fixed: Support for the Cosmos Sample Finder V14 on offline computers.

July 10, 2022

• New micro firmware v1.1.12 now available for DirectOut Exbox.SG: Extended functionality for EARS (Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching) with all MADI and SoundGrid ports for full access to routing matrix.

June 19, 2022

• New Software – Hear Back PRO SG V2 Card Driver: SoundGrid driver for Hear Technologies Waves SoundGrid Card V2, supporting 32 I/O channels

June 13, 2022

• Updated: SuperRack SoundGrid (SoundGrid and Native) v13.3.0.398
• Fixed: Bug causing selected value in Follow Program Change on channel not to be saved.
• Fixed in LAWO systems: Bug causing sessions to load without snapshots after SuperRack is restarted.
• Fixed: Bug causing host to disconnect from the network when host time/date is moved backwards.
• Fixed: Bug causing changes to a snapshot’s external ID from the snapshot menu not to be saved in the session.

• Updated: SoundGrid BR1 AVB-to-SoundGrid bridge (SoundGrid and Native) 13.1.261.180
• Fixed: Bug causing BR1 not to appear in the AVB controller after the I/O is updated to firmware v13.0.

June 12, 2022

Waves Local Server v12.14.88.89:

• General bug fixes

May 16, 2022

• New bundle – Nx Virtual Studio Collection: Includes Nx Ocean Way Nashville, CLA Nx, Nx Germano Studios New York, Nx Virtual Mix Room. Also available as a combo with the Nx Head Tracker.

May 12, 2022

Hear Technologies WSG Bridge for Dante: New firmware v1.17.36 now available.

• Fixed: Noise burst when switching clock sources.
• Fixed: Compatibility with Hear Technologies firmware version 4.5. Visit this page to learn how to use the Hear Technologies WSG Bridge for Dante with Waves SoundGrid V13 applications.

April 27, 2022

Waves Central: The new version v13.1.4 now features the following updates:

• Full accessibility for visually impaired users on both macOS and Windows.
• Fixed wrong device ID identification of some SanDisk USB flash drives on Windows.
• Improved installation reliability in certain scenarios.
• Various other fixes and improvements.

April 11, 2022

All Waves SoundGrid applications are now updated to V13:

• All Waves SoundGrid applications are now compatible with Windows 11 and with Apple M1 processors via Rosetta.
• New application: MyFOH – Tablet app for remote control of the eMotion LV1 live mixer over wi-fi.
• New application: mRecall – Mobile app for recalling snapshots/scenes on Waves live sound (eMotion LV1 & SuperRack) and Waves Commercial Audio systems.

• Updated: eMotion LV1 v13.3.0.349
• New: Support for the Waves MyFOH remote control tablet app.
• New: Support for the Waves mRecall snapshop/scene recall mobile app.
• New: Cue Mix to Matrix routing option.
• New channel select mode: Channel Select Follow SOLO/CUE.
• New: Global Tempo Recall-Safe and Scene Scope filter.
• New: Diagnostics tool shortcut from the Setup window.
• New: Shortcut link in the About box to the eMotion LV1 Online Knowledge Base.
• Improved performance with large systems.
• Improved routing view error display.
• Fixed: Session backward compatibility issues.
• Fixed: Toggle application windows in top-bar tabs causing hangs.
• Fixed: External insert bypass not recalled in scenes.

• Updated: SuperRack SoundGrid v13.3.0.349
• New: Support for up to 4 active and 4 redundant SoundGrid DSP servers.
• New: Support for the Waves mRecall snapshot/scene recall mobile app.
• New: Shortcut link in the About box to the SuperRack Online Knowledge Base.
• Improved performance with large systems.
• Fixed: Momentary level jump when changing Dugan groups via snapshots.
• Fixed in 4K Screens: The Hot Plugins panel appeared blank when a rack tab was detached in scaled mode. This no longer occurs.
• Fixed: I/O sharing bug not allowing to take ownership after recovery from crash.
• Fixed in macOS: Occasional crashes when moving detached plugins to a different rack.
• Fixed: Self-toggling when switching rapidly between tabs by user-assigned keys.
• Fixed: Multiple stability and performance fixes under the hood.

• Updated: SuperRack Native v13.3.0.349
• Fixed in macOS: CPU performance at small buffer sizes

• Updated: MyMon v13.0.0.30
• Multiple bug fixes and performance improvements.

• Updated: SoundGrid QRec v13.3.0.349
• New: MIDI to SoundGrid Driver assignment support for MIDI-enabled SoundGrid IO devices.

Important Notes

• SoundGrid Studio users: Updating to SoundGrid Studio V13 is recommended for systems with Windows 11 or MacOS 12.3 and M1.

• All SoundGrid app users: Waves SoundGrid apps V13 support Waves plugins V12 – with the exceptions listed below. To run the following plugins on V13 apps (eMotion LV1, SuperRack, SoundGrid Studio), please update these plugins to V13 as well:
• Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain
• CLA Bass
• CLA Drums
• CLA EchoSphere
• CLA Effects
• CLA Epic
• CLA Guitars
• CLA MixHub
• CLA Nx
• CLA Unplugged
• CLA Vocals
• Eddie Kramer Bass Channel
• Eddie Kramer Drum Channel
• Eddie Kramer Effect Channel
• Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel
• Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel
• GTR3 Amps
• GTR3 Tool Rack
• GTR3 Stomps
• GTR3 Tuner
• Greg Wells MixCentric
• Greg Wells PianoCentric
• Greg Wells ToneCentric
• Greg Wells VoiceCentric
• Infected Mushroom Pusher
• JJP Bass
• JJP Cymbals & Percussion
• JJP Drums
• JJP Guitars
• JJP Strings & Keys
• JJP Vocals
• L3 MultiMaximizer
• L3 UltraMaximizer
• Linear Phase MultiBand Compressor
• Morphoder
• MultiMod Rack
• Nx Ocean Way Nashville
• OneKnob Wetter
• OVox Vocal Resynthesis
• Scheps Omni Channel
• Scheps Parallel Particles
• Vocal Bender

• Updated: GTR3 (GTR3 Amp, GTR3 Stomp, GTR3 ToolRack, GTR3 Tuner) and GTR Solo v13.0.1.265
• Fixed: SuperRack and LV1 no longer hang when creating snapshots that contain a GTR plugin via touch screen

April 4, 2022

• New Plugin – Nx Germano Studios New York: Mix for stereo and 5.1 surround over headphones. Available as a single plugin or as a combo with the Nx Head Tracker.

March 27, 2022

• Updated: Waveshell AU, VST, VST3, AAX (used by Clarity Vx and Clarity Vx Pro) v13.5.125.337
• General bug fixes

• Updated: Waveshell AU, VST, VST3, AAX (used by CR8 Creative Sampler v13.4.132.332
• General bug fixes

• Updated: NLS Non-Linear Summer v13.0.1.251
• Fixed: NLS Buss Settings now saved to Snapshots in LV1 and SuperRack.

March 20, 2022

Waves Central: New Version (V13.0.15)

• Logging in to Waves Central is now done in the web browser.

March 13, 2022

• Updated: CR8 Creative Sampler v13.4.129.329
• Fixed: Reverse and Seesaw now play the entire loop when Start is located after the loop start.
• Fixed: Modulating the resonance of the peak filter no longer results in wrong behavior.
• Fixed: Duplicating a tab with ADSR 2 no longer affects the Legato state of ADSR 1.
• Fixed: Adding filter Drive in Mono mode no longer produces clicks.
• Fixed: Some factory presets no longer produce clicks on certain notes.
• Improved: Response of some controls to mouse-wheel.
• Other general bug fixes and improvements.

• Updated: COSMOS Sample Finder v13.4.323
• Fixed: Samples in subfolders are now scanned properly.
• Fixed: Updating a folder’s content now shows the right sample count.
• Fixed: Issues in previews of certain AIFF files.
• Updated: COSMOS temporarily does not require login.
• Other general bug fixes and improvements.

March 8, 2022

• Fixed: Retro Fi, Lofi Space (13.1.201.274) and SSL EV2 (13.2.131.275) can now load on non-English Windows systems with a non-English user name.
• General bug fixes:
• Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain, CLA Bass, CLA Drums, CLA EchoSphere, CLA Effects, CLA Epic, CLA Guitars, CLA MixHub, CLA Nx, CLA Unplugged, CLA Vocals, Eddie Kramer Bass Channel, Eddie Kramer Drum Channel, Eddie Kramer Effect Channel, Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel, Eddie Kramer Vocal Channel, GTR3 Amps, GTR3 Tool Rack, GTR3 Stomps, GTR3 Tuner, Greg Wells MixCentric, Greg Wells PianoCentric, Greg Wells ToneCentric, Greg Wells VoiceCentric, Infected Mushroom Pusher, JJP Bass, JJP Cymbals & Percussion, JJP Drums, JJP Guitars, JJP Strings & Keys, JJP Vocals, L3 MultiMaximizer, L3 UltraMaximizer, Linear Phase MultiBand Compressor, Morphoder, MultiMod Rack, Nx Ocean Way Nashville, OneKnob Wetter, OVox, Scheps Parallel Particles, Vocal Bender (all 13.0.1.218)
• Scheps Omni Channel (13.0.1.223)

March 7, 2022

• New Plugin – Clarity Vx: Available as a single plugin, in the Mercury bundle, or as part of Clarity Vx Pro.
• New Plugin – Clarity Vx Pro: Available as a single plugin.

February 15, 2022

• New Plugin – CR8 Creative Sampler: Includes over 800 presets, plus the built-in COSMOS AI-Powered Sample Finder with over 2500 free samples.
• New Plugin – COSMOS AI-Powered Sample Finder: Available as a standalone application (free), or as part of the CR8 Creative Sampler. Includes over 2500 free samples.

February 6, 2022

Waves Central: New Version (V13.0.12)

• Improved compatibility with macOS Catalina and above.
• Various other fixes and improvements.

January 12, 2022

• New features added to SSL EV2 Channel v13.2.1:
• External sidechain added to SSL EV2.
• New artist presets added by Stuart White, Tom Lord-Alge, Mick Gordon, Kori Anders, Graham Reznik, MarioSo DeJesus, Jo A, Jesse Ernest, Jeremy Grifith, Count, Carey Willetts.
• Fixed: Gate/expander now engages both channels in internal side chain within the stereo component.
• Enhanced optimization for Apple M1 processors.
• Fixed: Most Waves plugins could not load on non-English Windows systems with a non-English user name. This is now fixed in Waveshells + WavesLib1 v13.0.0.160.
• Fixed: Waves instruments could not load on non-English Windows systems with a non-English user name. This is now fixed in v13.0.0.153 of Bass Fingers, Bass Slapper, Clavinet, Codex, Electric Grand 80, Electric 88 Electric 200, Element, Flow Motion, Grand Rhapsody and MetaFilter.
• Waves Local Server v12.13.0.133:
• Improved: The Waves Local Server now loads on system startup for all users (Mac and Windows), for improved performance.
• Added: Waves Local Server support for MacOS 11.6 and higher on Apple AU DAWs.
• Fixed in the Waves System Toolbar: Possible sluggishness in the top bar.
• Fixed in the Waves Preset Browser: Incorrect preset order when capital letters are used.
• AU Reg Utility for Mac 13.5.0.243: General bug fixes.

December 23, 2021

• Updated: DSPro StageGrid 1000 Firmware V12.12.0.102 (1.17.42)
• Fixed: Firmware compatibility (Preamp noise) with early hardware revisions

December 13, 2021

• 50 new factory presets added to Retro Fi for beats, bass, drums, guitars, keys, vocals and stereo bus.

December 5, 2021

• 48 new artist presets added to Retro Fi by Billy Bush, Dave Darlington, Emre Ramazanoglu, Graham Reznick, Lamps, MarioSo DeJesus, Mick Gordon, Roni Size, Seige Monstracity, Surachai, Teffler, Tim Kvasnosky.

November 29, 2021

• New Plugin – Retro Fi: Available as a single plugin or in the Mercury, Pro Show, SD7 Pro Show bundles.

November 26, 2021

• New Plugin – Lofi Space: Available as a single plugin or in the Mercury, Pro Show, SD7 Pro Show bundles.

November 17, 2021

Waves Central: New Version (V13.0.10)

• Fixed: A bug where Central did not detect USB drives on some non-English Windows systems.
• "Remember me" is now unchecked by default in the login window.

November 15, 2021

• New Plugin – SSL EV2: Available as a single plugin or in the SSL 4000 Collection, Studio Classics Collection, Pro Show, SD7 Pro Show bundles.

October 11th, 2021

All Waves Plugins: Across-the-board software update to V13

• OS and DAW Compatibility:
• New: Waves plugins are now fully supported on Mac computers with Apple M1 processors running M1-compatible DAWs: See full list of compatible DAWs.
• New: Waves plugins are now fully supported on Windows 11.

• New Features & Improvements:
• New: Hi-resolution (HiDPI) graphics for the Abbey Road RS124, Scheps Omni Channel, and Kaleidoscopes.
• New: Unicode support enabling use of non-English characters in:
  • Track name (Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain, Scheps Omni Channel, CLA MixHub)
  • Preset names
  • Location of sample libraries
• New: Direct link from within each plugin to its product page via the WaveSystem bar.
• Improved: HiDPI compatibility with supporting DAWs.
• Improved: Smoothing algorithm added to eliminate click artifacts during parameter change in SSL G-EQ.
• Improved: Plugins opened within Scheps Omni Channel now open in a separate floating window.
• Improved: Added preference to select auto-launch of the Waves Head Tracker option in all Waves Nx plugins: Abbey Road Studio 3, CLA Nx, Nx Ocean Way Nashville and Nx Virtual Mix Room.
• Waves Local Server Update v12.13.0.18 - Global update across all Waves versions 11-13.

• Bug Fixes in All Waves plugins (Native):
• Fixed: Mouse pointer no longer gets 'stuck' on a random value when adjusting enlarged GUI control scaling settings to 125-150% on Windows OS.
• Fixed: Logic no longer crashes after closing the plugin's GUI when the focus is on the preset browser.
• Fixed: Maschine knobs no longer glitchy within Pro Tools when Waves plugins are present.
• Fixed: Port conflict between Waves Local Server and UAD console application after closing UAD LUNA.
• Fixed: Preset saved into a user preset's subfolder will not be checked with "v" when loaded.
• Fixed: Continuous automation using MIDI Learn in Cakewalk is now possible.
• Fixed: Preset browser > Scroll handle grab now works with touchscreen.
• Fixed: Preset browser > Spacebar will not go to the host after rename.
• Fixed: Save option no longer opens with file extension selected.
• Fixed: Offline process in VST3 consistency.

• Bug Fixes have been applied to numerous plugins, including but not limited to:
• Fixed: Sync values in odd time signatures have been corrected in the following plugins: CLA EchoSphere, CLA Epic, H-Delay, J37 Tape, Kaleidoscopes, Manny Marroquin Delay, Reel ADT. Please note: This fix may slightly affect the sound of sessions created with previous versions.
• Fixed: All Waves Virtual Instruments: Fine Tune now responds properly to Undo/Redo.
• General bug fixes in Codex and Element. Please note: This update may slightly affect the sound of sessions created with previous versions.
• Fixed in Abbey Road Saturator: Mono component can now properly enable automation (Mac).
• Fixed in CLA MixHub:
  • Swapping modules with touchscreen now works consistently.
  • Expanded modules no longer auto-engage when collapsed.
  • When Bucket view is empty, right-clicking (for assignment) no longer causes pointer to jump.
  • Insert slot settings can now be saved in Pyramix.
• Fixed in DTS Neural^TM Mono2Stereo: Latency report is now accurate.
• Fixed in Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel: Latency report at 48 kHz is now accurate.
• Fixed in F6 Dynamic EQ:
  • Crash issue solved when loading the default Real-Time Analyzer.
  • Grab marker now “unselects” successfully when clicking elsewhere on the screen.
• Fixed in Grand Rhapsody Piano: Key up sound now works properly in Pro Tools when playing with a keyboard.
• Fixed in Kaleidoscopes:
  • “Use SC” is now saved successfully with session.
  • Drive control: Auto-engage no longer changes drive from pre to post.
• Fixed in Abbey Road Studio 3, CLA Nx, Nx Ocean Way Nashville and Nx Virtual Mix Room:
  • Camera is now available under tracking device once IMU is connected for the first time.
  • Nx Waves Head Tracker no longer disconnects from windows after being idle for 10 minutes.
• Fixed in MultiMod Rack: Effects no longer disappear when a slot is disabled.
• Fixed in PRS SuperModels Archon: Automating the 'lead/clean' control no longer causes the GUI to flicker.
• Fixed in Scheps Omni Channel:
  • Swapping modules with touch screen now works consistently.
  • “Undo” no longer stops working on some controls after a preset is loaded.
  • Insert slot settings are now successfully saved in Pyramix.
• Fixed in WLM Plus Loudness Meter: Meter readings are now available after Audiosuite render.
• Fixed in X-FDBK: Q behavior on high frequencies.

• SoundGrid Bug Fixes in All Waves Plugins:
• Fixed: Possible crashes are no longer present on actions with floating plugin windows (e.g., when changing presets in Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain or MultiMod Rack).
• Fixed: Mute no longer auto-engaged in certain presets loaded within rack presets.
• Fixed: Offset no longer present in the text field when double-touching plugin parameters.
• Fixed in various plugins including but not limited to Abbey Road TG Mastering, CLA Epic, CLA EchoSphere: Setup B no longer loads a non-default preset in SoundGrid hosts.

• SoundGrid Bug Fixes in Specific Plugins:
• Fixed in CLA EchoSphere: Rack meter no longer shows left signal only.
• Fixed in IR Live: Possible short audio drop no longer present when focusing the plugin or changing non-IR parameters.
• Fixed in MultiMod Rack: MIDI mapping on SuperRack.
• Fixed in TRACT: Possible crash no longer present on “clear traces” using touch screen.

Waves Central: New Version (V13.0.9)

• Support for installing Version 13 (V13) of Waves plugins.
• Ongoing improvements and optimization

August 1, 2022

Waves Local Server v12.14.137.138:

• Fixed: Support for the Cosmos Sample Finder V14 on offline computers.

June 12, 2022

Waves Local Server v12.14.88.89:

• General bug fixes

January 12th, 2022

• The Waves Local Server v12.13.0.133 now loads on system startup for all users (Mac and Windows), for improved performance.

Oct 28th, 2021

Updated: SuperRack SoundGrid v12.11.0.97

• New: Dual DSP support for expanded plugin processing. With this new version of SuperRack, you can double the number of SoundGrid DSP servers connected to a Waves SuperRack live system. Two active servers and two redundant servers can now be connected simultaneously, for expanded plugin processing power in live shows and streams. See full technical setup instructions and software update instructions
• Fixed: DiGiCo Mirroring is now possible in mirrored setups with different configurations
• Fixed: Available SoundGrid servers are now displayed in the right order in the server menu
• Fixed: Host reconnect now restores properly
• Fixed: Hang issue upon Quit
• Fixed: Occasional crash issues upon launch and second load
• Fixed: Memory leaks in the remote module
• Fixed: Inventory was occasionally empty upon launch; this no longer occurs
• Multiple additional minor bug fixes and improvements
• Updated: SoundGrid Driver (ASIO) v12.11.0.97 (included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1, SuperRack and QRec)

October 11th, 2021

• Updated: StudioRack v12.8.0.390: Added support for Waves V13 plugins

August 2, 2021

• New: DirectOut SG.IO FW v12.9.0.332 Control Panel v12.1.0.258: Software driver and firmware for DirectOut’s SG.IO card for the Prodigy product series.
• Updated: DiGiGrid IOX, DiGiGrid IOS, DiGiGrid IOC, DiGiGrid IOS-XL, Apogee Symphony I/O Mk II SoundGrid, JoeCo BBSG24MP, and Crest Audio Tactus Stage/FOH control panel v12.1.0.298.
• Fixed: Bug preventing the control panel from opening on Windows 10.
• New: DirectOut Exbox FW v12.9.0.329 Control Panel v12.1.0.258: Software driver and firmware for DirectOut’s Exbox.

July 28th, 2021

• New Plugin – CLA Nx: Available as a single plugin or as a combo with the Nx Head Tracker.

June 27th, 2021

Updated: SuperRack SoundGrid v12.8.0.339

• Fixed: 4K GUI issues in SuperRack’s Inventory window.
• Fixed: GUI loop when using SuperRack with DiGiCo consoles in mirroring setups.
• Fixed: Rack renaming issues when using SuperRack with DiGiCo consoles in PFL functionality.
• Fixed: Session renaming issues when using SuperRack with DiGiCo consoles.

June 1st, 2021

Waves SoundGrid applications, firmware and drivers: Across-the-board software update

• Updated: StudioRack v12.8.0.320
• New: Automatic monitoring sync between StudioRack’s input/playback modes and two DAWs: REAPER v6.23.0 and Bitwig Studio v3.3. This new integration streamlines the studio workflow of REAPER and Bitwig users recording and monitoring via Waves’ StudioRack and SoundGrid Studio applications. REAPER and Bitwig users can now automatically switch SoundGrid Studio’s I/O routing and StudioRack’s input/playback modes directly from their DAW, saving time on routing and configuration: Learn more.
• Fixed: General bug fixes
• Updated: SoundGrid Studio v12.8.0.320
• New: Automatic monitoring sync between SoundGrid Studio (via StudioRack) and two DAWs: REAPER v6.23.0 and Bitwig v3.3. See more details in the StudioRack update notes above.
• New: SoundGrid Studio’s graphic user interface can now be resized.
• New: Ability to assign sidechain to plugins.
• New: SoundGrid Studio now supports the Waves MyMon personal monitor mixing app. Learn how to set up MyMon with SoundGrid Studio.
• Fixed: Custom layer not loading when SoundGrid Studio is launched in “Last State.”
• Fixed: Sample rate defaults to 48 kHz even when SoundGrid Studio is set to “Previous/Last State” and the last session had a different sample rate.
• Fixed: DiGiGrid DLS I/Os not available when the Wizard ask to choose monitor outputs.
• Fixed: No warning when exceeding latency compensation limit.
• Fixed: More general bug fixes.
• Updated: SuperRack v12.8.0.320
• New: SuperRack’s user interface can now be set to automatically resize to 90% of monitor resolution.
• New: SuperRack’s Routing view can now be detached.
• New: “Update Plugin/Rack State to Snapshot(s)” dialog window offers a “Select All” function to select all snapshots to be updated.
• New: MIDI activity indicator added to the Top Bar.
• New: Re-calibrated Routing view now shows only errors affecting audio.
• Fixed: Bug causing “SuperRack has recovered from unexpected shutdown…” error message to show even after proper shutdown.
• Fixed: Various bugs in the control and mirroring integration with DiGiCo consoles.
• Fixed: Various bugs in the Auto Config and Auto Route functions.
• Fixed: Hot Plugin Panel showing incorrect gain reduction meters with several plugins.
• Fixed: Hot Plugin Panel opening incorrectly upon session load.
• Fixed: Sidechain assignment not loading correctly.
• Fixed: Session saving bug causing session file corruption.
• Fixed: Bug causing audio connections made between an I/O and the SoundGrid Driver not to show in the Routing view.
• Improved application stability and performance.
• Updated: eMotion LV1 v12.8.0.320
• New: SoundGrid Network Routing view added to the Setup page.
• New: Display Auto-Scaling mode added for better support of high-res screens.
• Improved: Fonts have been updated across the application.
• Improved: Mute Groups and User Key layout improvements.
• Improved: Log indications updated and new prints added.
• Fixed: Bug causing the driver to reset to 32 channels after re-launch.
• Fixed: Bug causing server friendly names not to recall with session.
• Fixed: “Linked channels” indication in Send mode.
• Fixed: Link behavior with FIT.
• Fixed: Pan/Imager selection issue.
• Fixed: Session load issue leading to crashes.
• Fixed: On-screen Keyboard in Lock screen.
• Fixed: LV1 user interface disappears prematurely upon quit, leading to recovery message upon next launch.
• Fixed: More than one I/O device set to internal clock source
• Updated: MyMon v12.4404
• New: The MyMon personal monitor mixing app is now supported in SoundGrid Studio. Learn how to set up MyMon with SoundGrid Studio
• New: “Hide Unused Channel” feature added.
• Learn how to align MyMon with your version of eMotion LV1
• Updated: SoundGrid Driver (ASIO/Core Audio) v12.8.0.320 (included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1, SuperRack and QRec).
• Updated: SoundGrid server firmware v12.8.0.320 (included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1 and SuperRack).
• Updated: All SoundGrid I/O firmware and control panels v12.x
• Updated: WSG-Y16 I/O firmware v12.9.0.251 for Yamaha digital consoles
• Fixed: Bug causing sporadic clock sync issues (on V1 Cards only).
• Updated: DiGiCo SD SoundGrid I/O firmware v12.8.0.211 for DiGiCo consoles
• Fixed: Bug causing clock mismatch between the I/O and the console.
• Updated: Dugan Speech and Waveshell WPAPI v12.7.0.260
• Fixed: Bug preventing Dugan Speech from mirroring its parameters in a DiGiCo setup.

May 26th, 2021

Waves Central: New Version (V12.0.20)

• New: CMD/CTRL+F to start a search.
• Minor UI improvements.
• Fixed: Several issues related to “Complete Waves cleanup”.

May 18th, 2021

• Updated: IR-Live, IR1, IR360, IR-L v12.7.0.296
• New: Smoothing algorithm added to eliminate click artifacts during parameter changes.
• Fixed: Bug causing IR1 to show in Pro Tools' plugin list even when unlicensed.
• Updated: Waves AU Reg Utility 12
• Bug fixes, major version support.

April 29th, 2021

• New bundle – Vocal Production: Includes 15 plugins for vocal production and mixing.
• The legacy Vocal bundle is discontinued.

April 20th, 2021

Waves Central: New Version (V12.0.19)

• New: Appearance setting to enable dark mode.
• New: “Complete Waves cleanup” setting to uninstall and delete all Waves files except for the contents of the Waves Data folder.
• New: “My Offers” bottom bar to explore personal deals and offers.
• Added "Download Team Viewer for remote assistance" link to the Support section.
• The new version of Central no longer supports macOS 10.10 (Yosemite).
• Various other fixes and improvements.

March 7th, 2021

• New: Artist presets by Mr. Bill added to the Kaleidoscopes plugin.
• Fixed: Issues with several factory preset folder names and order in Bass Fingers, CLA Echosphere, CLA Epic, Flow Motion and OVox.

March 3, 2021

All Waves plugins: Across-the-board software update to V12.7

• New Features & Improvements:
• New user preset system:
  • New streamlined workflow for saving, loading and managing user-created presets.
  • Each user-created preset is now single file. User-created presets can now be placed in subfolder groups.
  • The Waves Tool Bar has been modified to accommodate the new workflow: Watch tutorial.
• New: Hi-resolution (HiDPI) graphics for five plugins:
  • SSL E-Channel
  • SSL E-EQ
  • SSL G-Channel
  • SSL G-Master Buss Compressor
  • Waves Tune Real-Time
• New: Analog Noise On/Off control added to the top bar menu of:
  • Greg Wells MixCentric
  • Greg Wells PianoCentric
  • Greg Wells ToneCentric.
• Improved: Smoothing algorithm added to eliminate click artifacts during parameter change in the following plugins:
  • Abbey Road Studio 3
  • C6 Multiband Compressor
  • L3-LL Ultramaximizer
  • Nx Ocean Way Nashville
  • SSL E-Channel
  • SSL G-Channel
  • X-FDBK
• Bug Fixes in Specific Plugins and Applications:
• Abbey Road Studio 3
• Fixed: Bug causing the tracking rate indicator to be faulty after buffer size change.
• Fixed: Occasional audio issues when two Nx Head Trackers are active at the same time and the second tracker is selected.
• Fixed: Sluggish graphics when Abbey Road Studio 3 is inserted in eMotion LV1 and SuperRack.
• Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain
• Fixed: Bug affecting the Link control – When a session is loaded with stereo mode set to Duo or MS, and Link is set to ON, Link reverts to OFF when the module is set to expanded view.
• Fixed in Pro Tools: Bug causing Link state not to be mirrored in some scenarios, when the plugin is grouped in Pro Tools.
• BSS DPR-402
• Fixed: Incorrect channel labels in M/S L/R and CH1/CH2 modes.
• CLA MixHub
• Fixed: External Side Chain not working after loading sessions saved in Ducker mode with External Side Chain on.
• Fixed: Bug affecting the Link control – When a session is loaded with stereo mode set to Duo or MS, and Link is set to ON, Link reverts to OFF when the module is set to expanded view.
• Fixed in Pro Tools: Bug causing Link state not to be mirrored in some scenarios, when the plugin is grouped in Pro Tools.
• Fixed: GUI hangs when switching to Bucket view using a touch screen.
• Fixed: Bug causing no automation to be written when a parameter is controlled by a MIDI controller.
• Fixed in Studio One: Bug causing the parameters of some plugins inserted in the CLA MixHub insert slot not to load correctly when recalled.
• Fixed: Possible audio corruption when automating multiple EQ parameters together.
• Fixed in several DAWs: Black GUI when toggling insert state on/off while Scheps Omni Channel is inserted in the CLA MixHub insert slot.
• Cobalt Saphira
• Fixed: Crash when changing presets while Harmonics Mode is automated or controlled with T&T knob on a DiGiCo console.
• eMotion LV1
• Fixed: Crash when merging captures in the TRACT plugin using a touch screen.
• Fixed: Crash on load when the main plugin folder is removed.
• Fixed: GUI corruption when undocking a plugin and changing skin settings.
• H-Delay
• Fixed: Bug causing dither noise to persist when Mains/Analog Noise is set to Off.
• Kramer Master Tape
• Fixed: NKS mapping was not installed. This is now fixed.
• MultiMod Rack
• Fixed: Offline bounce issue when Harmonic is set to 100.
• Fixed: Bug causing no change in sound when Undo is applied to previous actions in the EQ section.
• Nx Ocean Way Nashville
• Fixed: Short mute when selecting between speaker types or bypassing in Cubase and Nuendo.
• Fixed: Crash when the plugin is loaded in StudioRack (SoundGrid Processing) and when reading automations.
• Fixed: Bug when Nx Ocean Way Nashville is inserted in the Scheps Omni Channel insert slot, causing the slot position to become stuck.
• Bug when Nx Ocean Way Nashville is inserted in the CLA MixHub insert slot, causing inability to revert to the plugin’s main view.
• Bug causing the tracking rate indicator to be faulty after buffer size change.
• OVox
• Fixed: Bug causing no change in sound when Undo is applied to previous actions in the EQ section.
• PuigChild 670
• Fixed: Bug causing dither noise to persist when Mains/Analog Noise is set to Off.
• Renaissance plugins
• Fixed: Overly large parameter control zone.
• Scheps Omni Channel
• Fixed in Pro Tools: Bug causing auto-engage module not to work on the grouped plugin instance.
• Fixed: Bug affecting the Link control – When a session is loaded with stereo mode set to Duo or MS, and Link is set to ON, Link reverts to OFF when the module is set to expanded view.
• Fixed in Pro Tools: Bug causing Link state not to be mirrored in some scenarios, when the plugin is grouped in Pro Tools.
• Fixed: Bug causing no automation to be written when a parameter is controlled by a MIDI controller.
• Fixed in Studio One: Bug causing the parameters of some plugins inserted in the CLA MixHub insert slot not to load correctly when recalled.
• StudioRack
• Fixed: Schep Omni Channel, CLA MixHub and AR TG Mastering Chain, when inserted in Split Rack modules will not auto engage in some scenarios.
• Fixed: Bug occasionally causing Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain, CLA MixHub and Scheps Omni Channel not to auto-engage when inserted in StudioRack’s Split Racks.
• TRACT System Calibration
• Fixed: Offset in spectrogram graph range.
• Vocal Bender
• Fixed: Vocal Bender not responding to the Cubase preset system.
• Fixed: MIDI Learn not working in VST3 hosts.
• Fixed: ‘Flatten’ parameters not saved when Vocal Bender is inserted inside CLA MixHub or Scheps Omni Channel, in several VST3 hosts.
• Fixed: Bug causing milt-select lasso mark to get stuck on the GUI, when Vocal Bender is inserted inside CLA MixHub.
• Waves Tune
• Fixed: Bug causing mouse scroll direction to be inverted.
• WLM Plus Loudness Meter
• Fixed: Bug causing the meter in the Rack tab not to show any signal when WLM is opened in eMotion LV1 and SuperRack.
• General Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed: Preset Browser GUI corruption when plugins are opened in Cubase or Studio One with HiDPI enabled on a 4K screen, while using the up and down arrow keys.
  • Fixed: Pro Tools hang when the Preset Browser is used with CLA MixHub or MutiMod Rack.
  • Fixed: Preset Browser script error when clicking on Next/Previous Presets arrows, after Reset to Default is clicked.
  • Fixed: Various corrections in the PRS Supermodels and RS124 user guides.
  • Fixed: Bug causing Pro Tools AudioSuite handles not to be disabled for Doubler, Waves Tune, Waves Tune LT, and Waves Tune Real Time.
  • Fixed: Yamaha CC121 controller not working properly with rescaled Waves plugins.
  • Fixed: Text font corruption in OSX 10.15 and 10.14 when plugins are resized to 125% and 150%.
  • Fixed: Reaper crashes when sample folder path dialog opens during Waves plugin scan.
  • Fixed in some VST3 DAWs in Mac OS: Clicking cmd+H while a Waves V12 plugin is in the session will not hide the DAW window.

February 24th, 2020

Waves Central: New Version (V12.0.16)

• Fixed: Bug related to installing updates.

February 17th, 2021

• New Plugin – Vocal Bender: Available as a single plugin as well as in the Mercury, Pro Show, and SD7 Pro Show bundles.

January 26th, 2021

• Waves Central: New Version (V12.0.15)
• Fixed: Failure to install on certain Portuguese Windows systems.
• Fixed: Bug (Mac only) causing Central to be stuck during launch while certain USB devices are connected.
• Fixed: Issue adding icons to the Mac dock when installing SoundGrid applications.
• Fixed: Error message when activating licenses on macOS 10.10.
• New: Alert added when trying to install unsupported plugin versions on macOS 11 and 10.15.
• Improved: The ‘Updates available’ notification will no longer appear when creating an offline installer.
• Various other fixes and improvements.

January 25th, 2021

• New Plugin – Nx Ocean Way Nashville: Available as a single plugin or as a combo with the Nx Head Tracker.
• Updated: Abbey Road Studio 3 and Nx Virtual Mix Room v12.6.0.181.

January 11th, 2021

• Updated: Abbey Road RS124 v12.1.0.171
• New: HF Roll Off control added.
• New: Presets added by mastering engineer Maor Appelbaum.

January 10th, 2021

• Updated: CLA Epic
• New presets added by producers/engineers Richard Furch, Phil Greiss, Chris Tabron and Sterling Winfield.
• Updated: SuperRack 12.2.0.180
• Fixed: Bug with auto-configure, causing application hangs.
• Fixed: Bug in SuperRack Native rack routing.
• Fixed: Bug causing preference corruption after power failure.

December 31st, 2020

Updated: SoundGrid Studio v12.4.0.174

• Fixed: Bug (Windows only) causing missing patches in the control room when selectively running Auto Config / Configure.

December 29th, 2020

• Fixed: Graphic corruption of Waves plugins in LUNA v1.1.2.

December 28th, 2020

Update: WaveShell VST3 12.4.0.170 (Mac Only)

• Fixed: Bug causing some key commands within Cubase to be blocked once StudioRack is opened in a session.

December 20th, 2020

All Waves SoundGrid applications, firmware and drivers: Across-the-board software update to V12:

• New: SoundGrid QRec v12.2.0.155: A simplified SoundGrid host for connecting your Mac/PC to a SoundGrid I/O or network. QRec allows you to record live shows from a SoundGrid I/O card to a DAW, perform virtual soundcheck from a DAW, or use any SoundGrid I/O as an interface for studio recording and playback.
• Updated: StudioRack v12.4.0.161
• New: Internal sidechain – An additional routing menu is now available in plugins with sidechaining ability, making it possible to receive internal sidechain sources from within StudioRack.
• Fixed: When two instances of the same plugin were inserted into a StudioRack parallel or multiband processing rack, and automation was recorded for the same parameter in both plugin instances, a bug caused both automation lanes in the DAW to show only the first automation, making it impossible to modify the second automation lane independently. This bug is now fixed.
• StudioRack SoundGrid Processing Mode – Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed: DAW crashing when SoundGrid Processing mode is switched during play.
  • Fixed: Logic crashing when sample rate is changed while StudioRack is inserted.
• Updated: SoundGrid Studio v12.4.0.150
• New: 32 colors for customized track color coding via a preset menu.
• Fixed: Issues when a second logged-in user loads SoundGrid Studio on the same Mac as the first user.
• Fixed: Auto Config not patching DiGiGrid DLI/DLS in SGP mode.
• Fixed: Bug causing plugin location to change once GUI is re-opened.
• Fixed: Bug causing selected Control Room outputs not to be visible on the GUI.
• Fixed: Bug causing SoundGrid Studio to crash when presets are changed in MultiMod Rack.
• Fixed: Various issues related to I/O sharing and driver sharing.
• Updated: SuperRack v12.2.0.155
• New: Support for Waves v12 plugin resizing when a plugin is undocked.
• New: Support for the Waves v12 plugin preset browser feature.
• New: System-wide device sharing management persistence protocol.
• New: Support for SoundGrid driver sharing between systems.
• New: Addition of rack presets designed for Commercial Audio use cases.
• Fixed: Crashes with the following plugins: Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain, API 550A, CLA MixHub, MultiMod Rack, Scheps Omni Channel, WLM Plus Loudness Meter.
• Fixed: Buffer size settings on SoundGrid drivers and servers now work well together without stopping audio events.
• Fixed: Miscellaneous bug fixes related to the Hot Plugin panel, floating plugin windows, integration with DiGiCo consoles, and more.
• Updated: eMotion LV1 v12.3.0.155
• New: Support for Waves v12 plugin resizing when a plugin is undocked.
• New: Support for the Waves v12 plugin preset browser feature.
• New: 32 colors for customized track color coding.
• New: Presets by top FOH Engineers Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, Will Madera, Eran Ben Zur.
• New: Preamp/Local mode control in the Mixer windows, Input Mode.
• New: System-wide device sharing management persistence protocol.
• Fixed: Application freeze in I/O sharing setups, when editing the Setup > Inventory tab settings.
• Fixed: Bug in the ALL layer, causing channel selection from the mixer’s fader area not to work.
• Fixed: Firmware update loop issue.
• Fixed: Bug causing Device name not to saved or recalled properly.
• Fixed: After updating I/O firmware, users may be asked to perform another update and power cycle.
• Updated: FIT Controller Support
• New: Improved workflow for controlling Aux Fader Flip options.
• Fixed: Standalone mode bugs.
• Fixed: Spill mode assignment bug.
• Updated: SoundGrid Driver (ASIO/Core Audio) 12.2.0.130 (included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1, SuperRack,,and QRec).
• Updated: SoundGrid server firmware 12.2.0.112 (included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1, and SuperRack).
• Updated: All SoundGrid I/O firmware and control panels v12.x

December 7th, 2020

• New Plugin – Abbey Road RS124 Compressor: Available as a single plugin and in the Abbey Road Collection.

November 30th, 2020

• New Plugin – CLA Epic: Available as a single plugin as well as in the Mercury, Pro Show, and SD7 Pro Show bundles.

November 27th, 2020

• New Plugin – CLA EchoSphere: Not available separately. Included in CLA Epic as a complementary license. Also included in the Mercury, Pro Show and SD7 Pro Show bundles.

November 22nd, 2020

Waves Central: New Version (V12.0.11)

• Added: "View" drop-down menu in the Licenses page to see only specific types of licenses.
• Fixed: Possible failure to manually run the Waves AU registration utility on macOS older than 10.15.
• Additional fixes and improvements.

October 29th, 2020

• Fixed: Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain: V12 backward compatibility issue.
• Fixed: Occasional installation failure of Waves products, due to failed scans by an AU registration utility which runs in the background of Waves Central. This utility is now fixed. You do not need to actively update your Waves Central application: the next time you launch Central, you will no longer encounter this issue.

October 19th, 2020

All Waves plugins: Across-the-board software update to V12

• New Features & Improvements:
• New: Plugin interface resize support. All Waves plugins can now be resized to several sizes, with the ability to set your custom default size per plugin or across all plugins.
• New: Preset Browser system added to all Waves plugins (except GTR3, GTR Solo, IR1, IR360, IR Live, Q-Clone, X-Noise). Users can now search for presets by text for quicker browsing, and audition & compare presets quickly while playing audio.
• New: Retina-ready graphics: Improved fonts and graphs on HiDPI and retina displays.
• New artist presets added to plugins:
  • Scheps Omni Channel: New presets added by Tony Maserati, Andrew Bolooki, Kevin Churko, Caesar Edmunds, Mike Exeter, Frank Filipetti, Graham Reznick, Sky Van Hoff, Carey Willetts.
  • Abbey Road Saturator, API 550B, CLA-76, Doubler, H-Delay, H-Reverb, J37 Tape, PuigTec EQP1A, Q10, Scheps 73, SSL E-Channel, SSL G-Master Buss Compressor, StudioRack: New presets added by Nick Brophy.
• New in OVox and MultiMod Rack: New modulation indication meter added on each modulated control.
• Improved: Waves Head Tracker app: Workflow improvements and fixes in Windows 10.
• Plugins Added to Premium Bundles:
• LoAir, Smack Attack and Submarine added to the Platinum, Diamond and Horizon bundles.
• Bug Fixes in All Waves Plugins:
• Fixed in all plugins: Excessive RAM consumption on Windows when plugins are deactivated and then reactivated.
• Fixed: Occasional mouse pointer disappearing on Windows.
• Fixed: GUI corruption in Logic and GarageBand after GUI size is changed or plugins are expanded/collapsed.
• Fixed: MIDI Learn bug causing parameters to revert to minimum values after hitting “Stop.”
• Fixed: AAX Shell in MacOS10.15: Issues with the plugin folder path dialog after the Waves Preferences folder is deleted.
• Fixed in the Waves System Toolbar: Bug causing inability to save over the currently loaded preset after using the Undo function.
• Fixed: Misspelling of Ken “Pooch” Van Druten’s name in several preset names.
• Fixed in Waves instruments: Bug causing sample library location dialog on Windows to not function occasionally.
• Fixed: Various errors in Waves user manuals.
• Bug Fixes in Specific Plugins:
• Fixed: Bug causing various plugins to report gain reduction to the DAW while bypassed, when the plugins are inserted in CLA Mixhub, Scheps Omni Channel or StudioRack.
• Fixed in CLA MixHub:
  • Bug occasionally causing Setup A/B not to affect the plugin inserted in the Insert slot.
  • Bug causing the On/Off and Expand buttons to disappear from the insert slot when the insert slot location is moved.
  • When used as VST3: Bug causing the Dynamics and Insert sections’ On/Off button state not to be saved with the session.
  • When used in Reason: Bug causing some plugins not to load in the Insert slot.
  • When used in Bitwig: Bug causing Bitwig interface to momentarily freezes when presets are loaded.
  • Long instantiation time in Premiere.
• Fixed in Brauer Motion: Bug causing manual BPM value not to be saved in presets and when reverting from host BPM back to manual.
• Fixed in BSS DPR-402: Bug causing the plugin to become unresponsive in some cases when the Noise parameter is adjusted.
• Fixed in CLA Effects: Bug causing SND DLY Long not to reset to OFF with Alt+Click.
• Fixed in Codex: Bug causing MIDI assignments to be lost when loading a preset, even though the MIDI preset load checkbox is unchecked.
• Fixed in Element: Bug causing MIDI assignments to be lost when loading a preset, even though the MIDI preset load checkbox is unchecked.
• Fixed in F6 Dynamic EQ: Momentary graphic glitch when F6 is inserted in CLA MixHub or Scheps Omni Channel and gain reduction occurs.
• Fixed in Greg Wells VoiceCentric: Bug causing the plugin to become unresponsive in Cubase after saved, while bypassed in a session, loaded, and then reactivated.
• Fixed in GTR3 Pitch Stomp: Plugin not bypassing correctly.
• Fixed in GTR Stomps and GTR Tool Rack: Bug causing unrelated parameters to write automation to their minimum value, when automation is recorded for another control.
• Fixed in Kramer Master Tape: NKS folder missing.
• Fixed in MultiMod Rack:
  • Issues when loading presets from a file.
  • Bug causing MIDI mapping in some parameters not to be saved with the session.
  • Excessive RAM consumption on Mac OS 10.13, when deactivating and then reactivating the plugin.
• Fixed in NS1: Meter showing no signal when input comes only from the R (right) channel.
• Fixed in OVox:
  • Graphic corruption when presets are loaded, or when GUI is expanded/collapsed while in Edit Note Map view.
  • Issue when changing Note Mapper presets by MIDI control while GUI is closed.
  • Bug causing MIDI mapping to be lost in various controls when the plugin is reactivated.
• Fixed in Playlist Rider:
  • Wrong gain calculation with below-threshold content.
  • Output clipping in some scenarios.
  • Bug causing Tonal Character control not to be smoothed, occasionally creating clicks when activated.
• Fixed in Renaissance Channel: Occasional output meter glitch when inserted in Scheps Omni Channel, CLA Mixhub or StudioRack.
• Fixed in Renaissance DeEsser: Sound corruption in 176.4 kHz sample rate.
• Fixed in Scheps Omni Channel:
  • Bug occasionally causing Setup A/B not to affect the plugin inserted in the Insert slot.
  • Bug causing the On/Off and Expand buttons to disappear from the insert slot when the insert slot location is moved.
  • Bug causing the Insert slot to become black, with no indication of missing license, when attempting to insert a plugin with no license into the Insert slot.
  • When used in Bitwig: Bug causing Bitwig interface to momentarily freezes when presets are loaded.
  • Long instantiation time in Premiere.
• Fixed in WLM Plus: Meter label getting stuck on LEQ(M) after GUI collapse.
• Fixed in the Waves Head Tracker app: Various issues on Windows 10.
• Fixed: Renaming issues in the Nx Head Tracker firmware.

Waves Central: New Version (V12.0.8)

• Support for installing Version 12 (V12) of Waves plugins.
• Improved compatibility with macOS 10.15 Catalina.
• Improved overall installation reliability.
• Better user experience in the Notices section.
• Better error handling.
• Various other fixes and improvements.

January 12th, 2022

• The Waves Local Server v12.13.0.133 now loads on system startup for all users (Mac and Windows), for improved performance.

November 12th, 2020

Updated: SoundGrid Driver (ASIO/Core Audio) 11.3.0.9 (included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1 and SuperRack)

• General bug fixes, forward compatibility

October 28th, 2020

Updated: MyMon v11.3961

• Fixed: Critical multi-client eMotion LV1 stability bug

October 25th, 2020

• Updated: DN32-WSG and X-WSG firmware (v10.3.51.27) for Behringer consoles.
  • Fixed: Compatibility with X32 v4.03.

October 19th, 2020

• Updated: SoundGrid Studio 11.0.70.257
  • New: SoundGrid Studio quick-start tutorial is now included in the software’s About box.
  • Fixed: SoundGrid Driver channels are properly named in all DAWs (Windows).
  • Fixed: Under Auto Config/Configure: Selecting "None" under Monitor now does not patch to the Control Room.
  • Fixed: It is now possible to edit and save device-friendly names under Inventory.
  • Fixed: Bug causing shared remote drivers to show as N/A under Inventory.
  • Fixed: It is now possible to disconnect individual assignments from channel direct output, in Route view.
  • Fixed: Bug causing a 3 dB audio level change when Control Room "Mono" is enabled/disabled.
  • Fixed: Bug causing the signal to be heard in L or R only when a mono mic input is assigned as the source in Control Room or Headphones 1 to 4.
  • Fixed: When loading SoundGrid Studio presets in StudioRack and vice versa, Output Gain now loads correctly.
  • Fixed: Bug preventing external insert settings from being loaded with your session.
  • Fixed: Bug causing the StudioRack Layer to be affected by Mixer meter UI settings.
  • Fixed: Full Screen mode is now always available upon first launch in Mac.
  • Fixed: Bug causing open configuration notifications to disappear once a device is disconnected.
  • More general bug fixes.
• Updated: StudioRack 11.0.70.89
  • New: Preset Browser for searching local presets.
  • Fixed: Bug causing StudioRack’s gain reduction meter to not be reported to your DAW, from plugins inserted in Parallel Split or Multiband Split racks.
  • General bug fixes.
• SoundGrid Processing Mode – Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed: Possible clicks and pops when using StudioRack in SoundGrid Processing Mode, while Dynamic Processing is enabled in Pro Tools.
  • Fixed: When using StudioRack with SoundGrid Processing Mode, plugins with modulators (such as Reel ADT, OVox, etc.) with Sync activated are now synced when pressing Play in the DAW transport.
  • Fixed: Ability to load SoundGrid Studio session, via StudioRack, to the state last saved in your DAW.
  • Fixed: Bug causing sluggish behavior when StudioRack is in SoundGrid Processing Mode and automation is used.
  • Fixed: Wrong latency reported when StudioRack is set to load in Native processing mode within Logic.
  • Fixed: Bug causing an unnecessary notification window to appear when Offline Bounce is done in Pro Tools with StudioRack in SoundGrid Processing Mode.
• Updated: SoundGrid Driver (ASIO/Core Audio) 11.2.70.257 (included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1 and SuperRack)
  • Fixed: Random crashes of the DAW Node Service.
  • General Bug Fixes.
• Updated: SoundGrid server firmware 11.2.70.257 (included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1 and SuperRack)
  • General Bug Fixes.

October 18th, 2020

Updated: MyMon v11.3946

• New: iOS 14 support
• Fixed: Android 10/11 navigation bar
• Improved: Control Panel CPU/GPU consumption reduced dramatically
• Improved: More stable connectivity
• Improved: Various stability & functionality improvements under the hood

September 30th, 2020

• New release — Driver software is now available for the WSG-HY128 IO card (Fw v10.3.51.268 Control Panel v10.0.2.293).

September 10th, 2020

• New release — Driver software is now available for DSPRO StageGrid 1000 (Fw v10.3.51.265 Control Panel v10.0.2.288).
• Firmware update for DSPRO StageGrid 4000 (Fw v10.3.51.265 Control Panel v10.0.2.288).: Fixes recovering from 100MBit connection to 1GBit.

September 8th, 2020

• New release — Kaleidoscopes: Available as a single plugin as well as in Mercury, Pro Show, and SD7 Pro Show.

July 30th, 2020

• Updated: StudioRack 11.0.68.183
• Added: 47 new StudioRack chain presets, including presets by top producers and mix engineers Kori Anders, Chris Baseford, Billy Bush, Richard Chycki, Adair Daufembach, Jacquire King, Tom Lord-Alge, Malay and David Wrench.

• Fixed: General improvement in preset loading time.
• Fixed: General improvement in expand/collapse graphics in all hosts.
• Fixed: GUI corruption in Logic when loading a Split chain within a Split chain.
• Fixed: Incorrect macro transition between mono and stereo in the multiband split section.
• Fixed: Bug causing Pro Tools gain reduction meter not to function when the GUI is minimized.
• Fixed: Bug causing Macro assignments to remain after racks are removed.
• Fixed: Bug causing Undo/Redo not to affect the On/Off button in inserts.
• Fixed: Bug causing plugin window location to be saved outside the screen.
• Fixed: Bug causing Setup A/B to change views in certain scenarios.
• Fixed: Bug causing the sidechain indicator to flip after plugins are copied from another insert.

SoundGrid Processing Mode bug fixes:
• Fixed: Improved integration for DAW offline bounce and freeze, fixing possible hangs or unexpected behavior.
• Fixed: Possible audio corruption when using StudioRack alongside third-party plugins within Pro Tools (96 kHz sessions, Mac).
• Fixed: Bug switching all StudioRack instances to Native within Studio One, when any audio is frozen.
• Fixed: Automation lane opening randomly in Cubase when StudioRack is switched from SoundGrid to Native.
• Fixed: Constant noise when disabling, bypassing or closing a session with StudioRack while Monitor Mode is set to Input.
• Fixed: Bug causing StudioRack 'Group' setting not to be copied to a new duplicated DAW track.
• Fixed: Bug causing input automation to be jittery.

• Updated: SoundGrid Driver (ASIO/Core Audio) v11.2.65.178
• Fixed: Possible audio corruption when using StudioRack alongside third-party plugins within Pro Tools (96 kHz sessions, Mac).
• Fixed: Possible audio drops between the WSG-Y16 I/O card and the SoundGrid Driver, when no SoundGrid server is assigned or in use.

• Updated: SoundGrid server firmware v11.2.65.178 (included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1 and SuperRack)
• Fixed: Bug causing server to crash in some cases when the SoundGrid Driver channel value is changed.

• Firmware update to the Burl Audio BMB4 SoundGrid Motherboard (10.3.51.202):
• Fixed: Audio corruption and dropouts when clock source is set to digital

July 26th, 2020

• Updated: SuperRack v11.0.67.51

July 13th, 2020

• Firmware update to the DiGiCo SD SoundGrid interface (10.3.51.202):
  • Fixed: Possible differences between the I/O latency of channels 1-7 and 8-64

July 6th, 2020

• eMotion LV1 v11.0.65.162 Update:
  • Fixed: A bug causing audio not to pass from L/R if the SoundGrid server buffer size is set to 80 and the session includes I/Os in N/A status.
  • Fixed: Distorted audio with a redundant server assigned and 160/224 SoundGrid server buffer size.
  • Fixed: Possible distorted audio in matrix channels when SoundGrid server buffer size is above 160.
• DirectOut SG.MADI Converter (V9.7.99.717):
  • Fixed: A bug showing incompatibility in LV1 v11.0.65.150.
• SoundGrid Driver (ASIO/Core Audio) v11.2.65.162 Update (Windows Only - Included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1 and SuperRack):
  • Fixed: Clicks in audio when playing from WDM Driver to I/O @ 96 kHz.

June 29th, 2020

• eMotion LV1 v11.0.65.150 Update
• New: eMotion LV1 is now compatible with the Waves FIT controller
• New: The Mixer layer will stay latched to the selected mode, while toggling any factory or custom mixer layer
• New: Latch ALT/CTRL modifiers – Change ALT/CTRL operation mode from momentary action to a latch
• New: Aux Cue on Flip – The Aux mix track will be set to Cue when Flip Send Faders mode is entered for that aux
• New: Fader/Pan text value appearance has been modified for better visibility
• New: Added functions to the user-assignable keys – Clear SOLO, Alt, Ctrl, Keyboard, Toggle Mixer Layer Modes
• Fixed: Stability and performance enhancements and general bug fixes
• Fixed: A bug that occasionally caused eMotion LV1 to hang when toggling quickly between scenes that changed the layout of detached plugin windows

• SoundGrid Driver (ASIO/Core Audio) v11.2.65.150 Update

(Included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1 and SuperRack)
• SoundGrid Driver network buffering improved for better efficiency and stability

• SoundGrid server firmware v11.2.65.150 Update

(Included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1 and SuperRack)
• General bug fixes

June 24th, 2020

• Updated: StudioRack 11.0.65.145
• Added: Over 50 new StudioRack chain presets by top producers and mix engineers: Ken Andrews, Cam Blackwood, Lu Diaz, Lampadinha (Lamps), Damien Lewis, Matt Schaefer, Chris Tabron.

• Fixed: Sessions saved with V10 plugins within StudioRack loading with default preset.
• Fixed: Plugins in chain deactivated when inserting a missing V10 plugin into a split rack.
• Fixed: Macro assignments lost when moving plugins between splits and the main chain.
• Fixed: Undo/Redo’s not reflected graphically on macro controls.
• Fixed: Red frame still visible on a plugin control after macro assignment from the control.
• Fixed: Macro range not updated when copy-pasting presets.
• Fixed: Macros assigned to parameters in the inserted plugin when a disabled plugin assigned to macros is hot-swapped.
• Fixed: StudioRack Input gain automation not read in Ableton Live.
• Fixed: Corrected automation labels for Panning and Width controls.
• Fixed: Some DAWs crashing when the StudioRack GUI is opened or closed with the EDIT window open.
• Fixed: Split chain within a split chain displaying an active sidechain by default.
• Fixed: Rack identifier added to floating plugin frame.

SoundGrid Processing Mode bug fixes:
• Fixed: Low Latency Input selection reset when loading a preset.
• Fixed: New automation lanes open Cubase when switching processing mode.
• Fixed: Constant noise when turning off StudioRack while in Input mode.
• Fixed: Noise when hot-swapping StudioRack Stereo to Mono in Cubase.
• Fixed: Short noise when closing a DAW session.

SoundGrid BR1 AVB-to-SoundGrid bridge v10.3.51.167 firmware update:
• New: MOTU AVB Support.

June 11th, 2020

• Fixed: StudioRack bug causing no plugins to appear in the plugin list, when StudioRack is in SG mode and in the same session as CLA MixHub and Scheps Omni Channel running independently
• Fixed: Scheps Omni Channel meter graphics glitch when changing presets
• Fixed: Brauer Motion crash in Cubase, when a track name includes Japanese characters
• Improved: WLM “Short Max” control range increased to -7 dB

June 8th, 2020

• Updated: SoundGrid server firmware 11.2.63.130:
  • Fixed: Difficulties updating firmware on SoundGrid Server One-C models

June 4th, 2020

• Updated: SoundGrid server firmware 11.2.63.126:
  • Fixed: Difficulties updating firmware on SoundGrid Extreme Server-C models

May 28th, 2020

• Update: SoundGrid Studio v11.0.63.121:
  • Fixed: SoundGrid Studio Control Room meter functionality issue after initial installation
  • Fixed: SoundGrid Studio not auto-launching after re-installation

May 27th, 2020

• New Major Update: StudioRack v11.0.63.121:
  • New: 8 macros per chain
  • New: Mono, stereo & M/S parallel racks
  • New: Multiband split racks
  • New: Easy plugin search
  • New: Floating plugin windows for convenient plugin control
  • New: Over 170 plugin chain presets
  • New: Waves V11-compatible
• New Major Update: SoundGrid Studio v11.0.63.120:
  • New: 8, 16, 32 and 64-channel configurations now available
  • New: Updated user interface
  • New: Custom control room to toggle multiple sources & monitors
  • New: Up to 16 personalized headphone mixes
  • New: Stream audio between up to 14 audio interfaces
  • New: Stream up to 128 mono plugin channels from StudioRack
  • New: Waves V11-compatible
• Updated: SoundGrid Driver (ASIO/Core Audio) v11.2.63.120 included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1 and SuperRack
• Updated: SoundGrid server firmware 11.2.63.120 included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1 and SuperRack
• Updated: All SoundGrid Driver Control Panels v10.0.2.123 and SoundGrid Connect Driver Control Panel v10.0.2.167 included in SoundGrid Studio, eMotion LV1 and SuperRack
• Please note: MultiRack, SoundGrid Studio, StudioRack and V9 compatible SoundGrid I/O Drivers are no longer available for online installation via the Waves Central application. To install, an offline installer file must be downloaded and installed via Waves Central: Learn more.
• Various plugin updates:
  • Fixed: Bug causing MultiMod Rack to increase session file size
  • Fixed: MIDI Learn functionality issue in plugins inserted inside CLA MixHub
  • Fixed: Scheps Omni Channel module on/off state not saved in Cubase

May 12th, 2020

• Waves Central v11.0.60:
  • Improved download reliability.
  • More informative license recovery indication.
  • Several other fixes and improvements.

April 22nd, 2020

• New release – Content Creator Audio Toolkit bundle.
• New release – Playlist Rider: Available as a single plugin as well as in Mercury, Pro Show, SD7 Pro Show and the new Content Creator Audio Toolkit bundle.
• Added: New presets added to the Greg Wells VoiceCentric, NS1 and WLM Plus plugins.

March 30th, 2020

• Fixed: TRACT System Calibration – Smaart disconnection issue.
• Fixed: Brauer Motion – sync-to-BPM issue.
• Fixed: F6 Dynamic EQ – RTA on/off issue when loading presets and sessions.
• Fixed: Abbey Road Saturator – compatibility issue between stereo and mono presets.

March 24th, 2020

• Ovox 11.0.61.58 Update:
  • New: MIDI Out support.
  • New: 250 presets added.
  • New: SoundGrid support; OVox can now be used in eMotion LV1 and SuperRack.
  • New: NKS-ready for NI Komplete Kontrol and Maschine.
  • Fixed: AutoPan Stomp Initialization.
  • Fixed: Audio artifacts when using Glide while playing chords.
  • Various other fixes and improvements.

March 17th, 2020

• New release — MultiMod Rack now available as a single plugin as well as in the Mercury bundle. Also available in combos with the Berzerk and MDMX distortion plugins.
• Updated: CLA MixHub and Scheps Omni Channel now properly support the new MultiMod Rack as an insert (MultiMod Rack can be inserted as a module inside these two plugins).

March 16th, 2020

• eMotion LV1 v11.0.59.46 update:
  • Fixed: A bug causing Page 2 of the MODE selection section in the Mixer window to be unavailable.
  • Fixed: A bug causing talkback input assignment to be disconnected when scenes are loaded.
• SuperRack v11.0.59.49 update:
  • Fixed: A bug which caused a wrong Startup Session setting to be applied when integrated with DiGiCo or LAWO consoles. Now, session loading is totally controlled by the console. Moreover, loading an empty or new session while SuperRack is integrated with the console will load the session without clearing SuperRack’s Inventory.

March 4th, 2020

• Waves Central v11.0.58:
  • Fixed: Central could hang during launch in some cases when external hard drives were mounted.
  • Several other fixes and improvements.

March 1st, 2020

• Firmware update to the DiGiCo SD SoundGrid interface (9.7.99.1343) for DiGiCo consoles (MultiRack users):
  • Fixed: Noise when changing clock source.

February 26th, 2020

• SuperRack v11.0.59.34 update:
  • Fixed: Renumbering DiGiCo Snapshots resulted in SuperRack snapshot order mismatch.
  • Fixed: Ability to assign 2 LAWO consoles to SuperRack.

February 24th, 2020

• WavesHeadTracker 11.0.58.11 Update:
  • Fixed: Head tracking using camera is now supported in MacOS Catalina.

February 12th, 2020

• eMotion LV1 11.0.57.21 Update:
  • New: Detachable Plugin Windows option
  • New: Additional monitor send modes
  • New: Send fader Auto On feature
  • Fixed: Mon 9-16 load and mapping issues
  • Fixed: Various graphical issues in meters
  • Fixed: Mac text entry and mouse issues
  • Fixed: Alt/Ctrl latched (not latched now)
• Firmware update for all SoundGrid servers (11.0.57.6):
  • General bug fixes

February 5th, 2020

• Waves Central v11.0.55:
  • Added: "View" drop-down menu in the Install Products page to see only specific types of products.
  • Several other fixes and improvements.

• Firmware update to the DiGiCo SD SoundGrid interface (10.3.51.47) for DiGiCo consoles:
  • Fixed: Noise when changing clock source

January 23rd, 2020

• SuperRack 11.0.57.1 update:
  • Fixed: A crash in SuperRack (native) when selecting an audio interface on a Mac.
  • Fixed: Audio corruption in SuperRack (native) when loading a session on a Mac.
  • Fixed: When switching a rack from mono to stereo, the left and right channels latency can become misaligned.
  • Fixed: Latency group misalignment caused by auto-routing to bank B.
  • Fixed: SuperRack SoundGrid with DiGiCo integration – when there are asymmetrical racks, audio routing between SuperRack and the console can become misaligned, as well as cause the wrong plugin to open when using PFL.
  • Fixed: SuperRack SoundGrid with DiGiCo integration – the wrong plugin to open when using PFL. Additionally, indexing in the DiGiCo audio I/O page is now compatible (forward compatible) with MultiRack’s methodology.

January 16th, 2020

• New release — OVox Vocal ReSynthesis, now available as a single plugin as well as in the Inspire Virtual Instruments Collection.
• New release – SuperRack v11.0.53.36
• SuperRack SoundGrid v11.0.53.36 : Various bug fixes
• SoundGrid Driver updates:
  • SoundGrid ASIO / Core Audio Driver v11.0.53.35: Various bug fixes
• Improved: All Waves instruments are now supported in Pro Tools 2019 under macOS Catalina 10.15.
• Improved: Gain reduction report to host in MV2, MV360, Renaissance Channel, and Renaissance DeEsser.
• Fixed: TRACT capture not being saved with the session after loading Full Reset preset.
• Fixed: Waves Tune maqam scales with quarter-notes not always corrected to the expected pitch.
• Fixed: Q10 text corruption.
• Fixed: Inability to edit IR1 gain envelop.
• Fixed: Inability to edit Graphic SoundShifter time and pitch graphs.
• Fixed: Wrong latency reports in Infected Mushroom Pusher and Sibilance.
• Fixed: eMotion LV1 crashing when changing presets in the Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain inserted into CLA MixHub.
• Fixed: Inability to access the built-in mic in the GTR3, GTR Solo and PRS Supermodels standalone applications running in macOS 10.14 and 10.15.
• Fixed: Control value in Renaissance Channel not being updated when switching between the all-bands view and selected band view.

December 26th, 2019

eMotion LV1 11.0.52.35 Update:

• Mon 9-16 loading incorrect default parameters - Fixed
• Mon 9-16 not saving parameters in session – Fixed
• Mon 9-16 not saving pasted plugins in session – Fixed
• Matrix 1-8 not saving parameters in session under – Fixed
• Crash when using Tab on name field - Fixed

MyMon V11.1891 Update:

• New Lock options in the MyMon Control panel:
• Mix Lock - secures an assigned device to a designated mix.
• EQ Lock - prevents stage musicians from adjusting the mix master EQ.
• MyMon application is now always active (no sleep) when in focus.

December 22nd, 2019

• Firmware update for all SoundGrid servers (9.7.99.926): Fixes a bug which caused issues with MKL-supported plugins.

December 18th, 2019

• Fixed: Various preset related issues.
• Fixed: Graphic issues in Dorrough Surround under Pro Tools.

December 17th, 2019

Waves Central v11.0.50:

• Fixed: Wrongly removing old v9 versions (v9.3/v9.6/v9.91) in certain scenarios.
• Several other fixes and improvements.

December 16th, 2019

• Firmware update for the WSG-Y16 I/O card (v10.3.51.2 ) for Yamaha digital consoles: Fixes a bug related to use cases causing audio dropouts or clocking glitches.

December 4th, 2019

• New release – MyMon Personal Monitor Mixing App for iOS and Android mobile devices
• eMotion LV1 11.0.52.2 Update:
  • Added support for Waves MyMon
  • Added mix buses to all three LV1 configurations
  • Fixed: Stability, performance, Scenes and Load bugs
• SuperRack SoundGrid 11.0.52.2 Update: Various bug fixes
• SoundGrid server firmware & SoundGrid Driver updates:
  • SoundGrid server firmware v11.0.52.8
  • SoundGrid server firmware v10.0.57.602
  • SoundGrid server firmware v9.7.99.92
  • SoundGrid ASIO / Core Audio Driver v11.0.52.2
• Waves Central v11.0.46:
  • Improved application launch and sync times.
  • Fixed: Indication of Waves infra updates.
  • Fixed: Bug which caused Central to create empty folders on USB drives.
  • Several other fixes and improvements.

December 2nd, 2019

• New release — Abbey Road Saturator, now available as a single plugin as well as in the Abbey Road Collection.
• New release — MDMX Distortion Modules, now available as a single plugin as well as in Mercury, Pro Show and SD7 Pro Show.

November 29th, 2019

• New release — Berzerk Distortion, now available as a single plugin as well as in Mercury, Pro Show and SD7 Pro Show.

November 21st, 2019

Waves Central v11.0.43:

• Improved error handling and messaging in certain situations.
• Warning when trying to install on unsupported operating systems.
• Progress bar minor improvements.

November 14th, 2019

• Fixed: Cadac SoundGrid I/O firmware 10.3.50.1, possible audio corruption.
• Fixed: DiGiCo DMI Driver 10.0.1.1136, missing features in remote integration with SuperRack SoundGrid.

October 29th, 2019

New release — SuperRack SoundGrid v11.0.0.159

• SoundGrid ASIO/CoreAudio driver v11.0.0.159.
• SoundGrid server firmware v11.0.0.161.
• All SoundGrid I/O firmware v10.3.x.

October 28th, 2019

All Waves plugins: Across-the-board software update to version 11.

• Redesigned interfaces for all eight Renaissance plugins:
  • Users can now switch between three skins for each Renaissance plugin: Two new skins – Light and Dark – in addition to the existing Legacy skin.
  • Real-time frequency analyzer added to the Renaissance EQ and Renaissance Channel plugins.
  • Renaissance Channel interface completely revised and streamlined based on user feedback, making R-Channel more intuitive and easy to use.
  • Added: Over 700 presets by leading producers & engineers added to the Renaissance plugins.
• Plugins added to premium bundles:
  • OneKnob Pumper, MetaFilter and Greg Wells ToneCentric added to Platinum.
  • OneKnob Pumper, MetaFilter, Greg Wells ToneCentric and Cobalt Saphira added to Diamond.
  • OneKnob Pumper, MetaFilter, Greg Wells ToneCentric and WLM Plus Loudness Meter added to Horizon.
  • Infected Mushroom Pusher added to Mercury, Pro Show and SD7 Pro Show.
• Added: NKS support for over 40 additional plugins.
• Added: EQ Curve support on Pro Tools and Avid S6 for the following plugins: AudioTrack, eMo F2, eMo Q4, F6, GEQ, H-EQ, LinEQ, Q10, RenEQ, RenChannel, RS56
• Added: "Set as default preset" to all plugins.
• Added: Over 700 presets by leading producers & engineers added to multiple plugins.

• Improved: Loading time of several plugins.
• Improved: Smoother plugin controls movement with the mouse.
• Improved: Responsiveness of moving controls with the mouse wheel on Windows.
• Improved: Peak reading accuracy in Pro Tools under AudioSuite.
• Improved: Added "Skip All" to unlicensed plugin message in Logic Pro.
• Improved: Plugins with skins will open with the last used skin.

• Fixed: Cubase 10 freeze during launch when Waves plugins have no licenses.
• Fixed: Sample based instruments crash Logic Pro when changing the sample rate after freezing a track.
• Fixed: Waves instrument applications crash when trying to open them without a license.
• Fixed: Master Bypass is missing from the Pro Tools automation window.
• Fixed: Removed the bypass button for all Waves instruments in Pro Tools.
• Fixed: MIDI Program change in VST3.
• Fixed: Abbey Road Chambers may crash Logic Pro in a session with some Eventide plugins.
• Fixed: Abbey Road TG Meter Bridge input meters do not respond to input gain changes.
• Fixed: Corrupted sound processing when moving Brauer Motion between channels in Pro Tools.
• Fixed: Multi-selecting all Threshold controls in C4 and C6 is not possible.
• Fixed: Trans-X output level is not saved in the session when inserted into CLA MixHub in Cubase and Studio One.
• Fixed: CLA MixHub modules On/Off are missing in Pro Tools automation window.
• Fixed: Selected wavetable is not indicated correctly in Codex.
• Fixed: Flow Motion crash when clicking undo/redo after switching Setup A/B.
• Fixed: Right channel was delayed in Greg Wells VoiceCentric mono to stereo when bypassed.
• Fixed: H-Reverb X-Time control movement is inverted in reverse mode.
• Fixed: Nx head tracker application wrongly reopens after removing the Nx plugin.
• Fixed: Abbey Road Studio 3 Head Tracking and Head Modeling menus do not open using a touch screen.
• Fixed: OneKnob Driver wrong delay compensation.
• Fixed: OneKnob Driver stereo component flips the audio signal's phase.
• Fixed: Impossible to control PRS SuperModels with the mouse after opening menus using touch.
• Fixed: Crash when loading some Scheps Omni Channel stereo presets in Ableton Live VST3.
• Fixed: Scheps Omni Channel automation and solo functionality issues.
• Fixed: PuigChild compressor settings are not saved in sessions when inserted into Scheps Omni Channel.
• Fixed: TRACT IIR on/off controls don't work until an EQ parameter is changed.
• Fixed: TRACT IIR filter mouse movement in sub zoom mode is too fast and hard to control.
• Fixed: Waves Tune preset loading issues.
• Fixed: Waves Tune Real-Time is under the Effects instead of Pitch Shift category in Adobe Audition.
• Fixed: V-EQ4 graphic issues when inserted in Scheps Omni Channel or CLA MixHub.
• Various other fixes and improvements.

Waves Central 11.0.40: Support for installing version 11.

Oct 23rd, 2019

• SoundGrid Rack for VENUE V10: Offline Installer including SoundGrid Rack for Venue now supports VENUE 6.2.

Sept 12th, 2019

SoundGrid ASIO driver v9.7.99.1159, Windows only:

• Fixed: Possible audio drops during recording or playback with A&H V3 I/Os or other SoundGrid-compatible I/Os.

July 10th, 2019

• New release — Abbey Road Studio 3, now available as a single plugin.
• Nx Virtual Mix Room is now SoundGrid-compatible and supported in all SoundGrid hosts.

June 27th, 2019

• Fixed: SoundGrid ASIO/CoreAudio driver v9.7.99.1079, Windows Only.
  Under certain circumstances large MIDI SysEx messages were not transferred properly.

June 18th, 2019

• New release — Bass Fingers, now available as a single plugin as well as in the Inspire Virtual Instruments Collection.
• Fixed: Bug that caused several Waves plugins (e.g. Waves Tune Real-Time, X-FDBK) running in SoundGrid applications to not pass audio or cause SoundGrid server disconnection and reconnection.
• Fixed: Bug which caused long plugin scan and loading times on computers not connected to the internet, including longer session load times for MultiRack, SoundGrid Rack for Venue, and eMotion LV1.

May 28th, 2019

• Firmware update for the DiGiGrid IOS-XL (9.7.99.1065): Fixed bug preventing firmware downgrades from v10.x to v9.x via SoundGrid Studio

May 27th, 2019

Firmware and software update to the DiGiCo SD SoundGrid interface (9.7.99.1065) for DiGiCo Quantum consoles:

• Support for Sync-over-Ethernet (SOE) for Quantum engines only
• Fixed: Audio glitches on some Quantum engines

May 13th, 2019

• New release — Submarine, now available as a single plugin as well as in Mercury, Pro Show and SD7 Pro Show.
• Firmware update for the Hear Back PRO SoundGrid card (v10.0.57.169): Fixes a bug which caused identification and firmware update failure via eMotion LV1 (v10.0.57.88).

April 24th, 2019

Firmware update for DirectOut SG.MADI Converter (9.7.99.1047) (10.0.57.156)

• Added support for some optical connection LEDs
• Fixed bugs related to connection problems with Avid HD and Merging Technologies’ Horus interfaces

April 16th, 2019

• Firmware update for the WSG-Y16 I/O card (v10.2.0.61) for Yamaha digital consoles: Fixes a bug which caused identification failure by eMotion LV1 (v10.0.57.88)

March 17th, 2019

• Added: Over 250 new artist presets to CLA MixHub.
• Added: CLA MixHub Lite (Mono and Stereo) components for reduced CPU consumption (up to 30% reduction depending on processor type).
• Improved: Both CLA MixHub Channel View and Bucket View can now be opened simultaneously.
• Improved: Any individual CLA MixHub module (Input, EQ, Dynamics) can now be added as an extra insert plugin inside the CLA MixHub Insert slot.
• Fixed: Various bugs in CLA MixHub, Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain and Scheps Omni Channel - including automation in VST3, parameter changes in AU hosts, Undo/Redo and Solo button functions, and more.
• Added: DTS UpMix new latency modes and extended bass management controls.

March 3rd, 2019

• New release — Driver software is now available for DiGiGrid IOS-XL.

February 27th, 2019

eMotion LV1 V10.0.57.88 Update

• Fixed: Bugs related to scene and session management (save/load/edit.
• Fixed: Bugs related to device sharing.

February 14th, 2019

SoundGrid Rack for VENUE V10

• Added: Compatibility with Waves V10 plugins, including latest releases: Abbey Road Chambers, TRACT Sound System Calibration, PRS SuperModels, Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain, Sibilance, and CLA MixHub.
• Added: Test Redundancy feature to ensure that redundant servers can handle the session load.
• Added: Easily rescan licenses when adding/changing external license keys.
• Waves Central can be used when console is connected to the Internet.
• Fixed: Legacy sessions load with some plugins not mapped to encoders.
• Fixed: Corrupted C6 values when changing snapshots.
• Fixed: Session crash with Scheps Omni Channel.
• Fixed: InPhase causing system crashes.

January 24th, 2019

• New release — CLA MixHub, now available as a single plugin as well as in Mercury, Pro Show and SD7 Pro Show.
• Fixed: Possible LV1 crash when changing F6 RTA presets via LV1 scenes.
• Fixed: Pro Tools hang when bypassing GTR3 and deactivating/reactivating it.
• Fixed: Cubase/FL Studio/REAPER crash when changing Flow Motion Synth presets through the host's preset menu.
• Fixed: SoundShifter Graphic possible crash on Pro Tools.
• Fixed: IR1 possible crash on Pro Tools.
• Fixed: Bypassing Butch Vig Vocals at 88/96 kHz introduces latency.
• Fixed: Scheps Omni Channel missing Master Bypass in the Pro Tools automation window.
• Fixed: Loading saved presets in Scheps Omni Channel will load them to both Setup A and B instead of just to A or B.
• Fixed: Scheps Omni Channel meters do not indicate values over 0db.
• Fixed: Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain meters do not indicate values over 0db.
• Fixed: Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain crash when automating 'Change Notify'.
• Fixed: Saphira problem moving Warmth EQ band 2 via the graph.
• Various other fixes and stability improvements.

December 5th, 2018

• Firmware update for all SoundGrid servers (v9.7.99.908): Fixes a bug causing sporadic audio drops.
• Firmware update for the WSG-Y16 I/O card (v9.7.99.822): Fixes a bug causing MIDI input not to work.
• Firmware update for DSPRO StageGrid 4000 (v10.0.57.21): Fixes a bug causing full-scale noise on random channel output during power cycle while all channels are connected.
• Firmware update for DSPRO StageGrid 4000 (v9.7.99.911): Various bug fixes.

November 26th, 2018

• New release — Flow Motion FM Synth, now available as a single plugin as well as in the new Inspire Virtual Instruments Collection.

November 22nd, 2018

• New release — Sibilance, now available as a single plugin as well as in Mercury, Pro Show and SD7 Pro Show.

November 8th, 2018

eMotion LV1 v10.0.10.95
SoundGrid server firmware v10.0.10.95
SoundGrid ASIO/CoreAudio driver v10.0.10.47, protocol v10.0.10.22
Firmware update for all SoundGrid hardware device drivers v10.0.x

• Multiple bug fixes and improvements.

November 4th, 2018

• Improved: Overall GUI responsiveness of all plugins.
• Added: "Netflix 2018" preset to WLM and WLM Plus.
• Added: F6 global control mapping to Avid S3.
• Fixed: F6 RTA default setting load.
• Fixed: Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain Load/Save preset menus in MultiRack SoundGrid, StudioRack SoundGrid, and eMotion ST.
• Fixed: Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain loading in GarageBand.
• Fixed: Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain is located in the Effects category instead of Mastering in Adobe Audition.
• Fixed: MultiRack SoundGrid connected to DiGiCo consoles freezes when moving controls on Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain.
• Fixed: GTR ToolRack crash when starting/stopping playback and simultaneously changing cabinets, amp types or microphones.
• Fixed: GTR ToolRack & Stomp don't update latency when stomps are inserted.
• Fixed: MetaFlanger Alt+Click doesn't reset toggle buttons.
• Fixed: PRS SuperModels stops working in Studio One 4.
• Fixed: Some PRS SuperModels controls wrongly activated when changing some presets.
• Fixed: PRS SuperModels playback starts with a slight fade-in under Logic Pro.
• Fixed: Duplicating a mono-to-stereo track with PS22 in Cubase results in a very loud noise.
• Fixed: CPU spikes and audio glitches when automating PuigTec EQs in VST2.4 (Live, Reason, Maschine, Komplete Kontrol).
• Fixed: REQ band 1 on/off is always linked, even when L/R is unlinked.
• Fixed: eMo Q4 band 1 LRB functionality.
• Fixed: Scheps Omni Channel long initial loading time, and several other bugs.
• Fixed: Smack Attack graphic issues.
• Fixed: Various TRACT-Smaart interaction bugs.
• Fixed: Waves Tune horizontal scroll shortcut on Windows.
• Various stability improvements.

October 24th, 2018

• Firmware update for all SoundGrid servers (v9.7.99.907): Fixes a server crash caused by MKL library corruption resulting from transfer failure, common during some plugin instantiations.

October 16th, 2018

• New release — Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain, now available as a single plugin as well as in the Abbey Road Collection.

September 27th, 2018

• New release — Driver software is now available for the M-Waves SQ I/O card for Allen & Heath SQ console series.

August 7th, 2018

• Added: New presets for Abbey Road Chambers.
• Added: Abbey Road Chambers control mapping for Avid S3.

August 1st, 2018

• New release — Driver software is now available for the Waves I/O MK2 card for DiGiCo SD console series.

July 30th, 2018

• Fixed: Clicking Import in Codex oscillators doesn't work.
• Fixed: Grand Rhapsody crashes when changing mics.

July 23th, 2018

• New release — Abbey Road Chambers, now available as a single plugin as well as in the Abbey Road Collection.

July 16th, 2018

• Fixed: DTS Neural plugins missing automation parameters in Pro Tools automation window.
• Fixed: The sound in MultiRack is muted when switching Setup A/B in L3-LL or R360 while they are bypassed.
• Fixed: PRS Supermodels various bugs.
• Fixed: Issues with import IR window in all IR plugins.
• Fixed: Switching Setup A/B in Scheps Omni Channel does not save the modules order.
• Fixed: Morphoder minor bug.
• Fixed: Kramer Master Tape minor bug.

July 9th, 2018

• Fixed: Bass Slapper sound corruption issues.
• Fixed: GTR3 and Codex malfunctioning drop-down menus.
• Fixed: Torque 'Monitor' button not working.
• Fixed: TRACT various bugs.

July 8th, 2018

• Waves Central 10.0.1.3: Minor bug fixes and improvements.

June 26th, 2018

• New release — Driver software is now available for Burl Audio BMB4 SoundGrid Motherboard.

June 24th, 2018

• New release — TRACT System Calibration, now available as a single plugin and also bundled with Smaart Di v2.

June 21st, 2018

• New release — Driver software is now available for JoeCo BBSG24MP.

June 19th, 2018

MultiRack v9.80.13.568:

• Minor Bug fixes

Firmware update for DirectOut SG.MADI Converter (V9.7.99.717):

• Minor Bug fixes

June 11th, 2018

All Waves plugins: Across-the-board software update to version 10.

• Electric Grand 80 Piano added to the following bundles: Broadcast & Production, Broadcast and Surround Suite, Diamond, Gold, Horizon, Mercury, Platinum, Sound Design Suite.
• Eddie Kramer Drum Channel added to the following bundles: Broadcast & Production, Broadcast and Surround Suite, Diamond, Gold, Horizon, Platinum, Sound Design Suite.
• Improved: Waves Tune Real-Time CPU performance.
• Fixed: Plugins' 'About' boxes could not be closed under macOS 10.13.
• Fixed: Possible GUI corruption on Windows systems with Intel HD graphic cards.
• Fixed: Abbey Road Vinyl noise not completely off when set to -inf.
• Fixed: Scheps Omni Channel issues with saved parameters using Reaper and Studio One.
• Fixed: Scheps 73's Preamp and Drive knobs lose sync when automated together.
• Fixed: Wrong automation names for VU in/out in SSL Channel.
• Fixed: PRS SuperModels various bugs.

Waves Central 10.0.0.3: Support for installing version 10.