Proton SoundGrid Server

Waves' most affordable DSP server yet, the Proton SoundGrid Server takes the load off your computer and gives you more plugin processing power when mixing in the studio or live.

In the studio, use the Proton server with the audio interface and DAW you already have in order to free up your computer’s CPU and offload plugin processing to the server. Or use the Proton server with a SoundGrid audio interface to record with plugins without latency.

When mixing live, use the Proton server with a SoundGrid audio interface and any compatible mixing console to process audio using Waves plugins at ultra-low latency. The Proton server is ideal for use with 32-channel live sound hardware consoles (via the SuperRack plugin rack), or with the 32-channel configuration of the Waves eMotion LV1 software mixer.

With sleek industrial design for elegance and durability, the half-rack 1U slick aluminum casing can be easily mounted using rack ears or placed side-by-side with an additional half-rack 1U device within a rack mounting system. It can be paired with the Axis Proton Waves-optimized computer. Combine the two with the eMotion LV1 32-stereo-channel mixer to build the ultimate compact live mixing system for a 32-stereo-channel setup.

Small enough to fit in your backpack, you can easily take the Proton server with you and supercharge your mixing power anywhere you go.

Get more processing power for running Waves plugins
Affordable price and exceptional performance
NEW: Sleek industrial design
Ultra-low latency: as low as 0.8 milliseconds at 48 kHz
Intel^® Celeron^® CPU
4GB RAM
1 x 1GbE Ethernet ports
1 x HDMI port
2 x USB ports
Use with any SoundGrid interface (including DiGiGrid I/Os)
Use with non-SoundGrid I/Os (ASIO/Core Audio) via SoundGrid Connect: See complete instructions
Can be racked in a 1U rack shelf accessory
Free 6-month warranty: Extended warranties available

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SuperRack Benchmarks

Configuration (all stereo Racks)	Plugins	Sample Rate	SGS buffer size	Results
16 Racks	API 2500	48 kHz	40	85	71	62
C6	48 kHz	40	85	70	27
CLA2A	48 kHz	40	84	86	62
DBX160	48 kHz	40	81	80	12
Ren Channel	48 kHz	40	80	75	88
SSL E-Channel	48 kHz	40	85	68	151
H-Reverb	48 kHz	40	80	37	5
H-Delay	48 kHz	40	85	68	88
Ren-Verb	48 kHz	40	82	78	50
F6	48 kHz	40	78	78	47

eMotion LV1 Benchmarks

Sample Rate	SGS buffer size	LV1 Configuration (all mono)	Mode	Plugins	Plugin Instances
48 KHz	40	16 channels	Latency	eMo D5, F2, Q4 on all input aux and bus channels	38	46
DSP	40	49

StudioRack Benchmarks

Plugin
Abbey Road Reverb Plates	84% CPU / 6 instances
SSL E-Channel	85% CPU / 69 instances
CLA-76	84% CPU / 67 instances

Please note: The current model of this server (X10, shipped after June 2022) is not compatible with SoundGrid Rack for VENUE V10 software for Avid VENUE S6L consoles. Compatibility is coming soon. (Previous models of this server – X9 and below, shipped before June 2022 – are still compatible with SoundGrid Rack for VENUE V10.)

CPU: Intel^® Celeron J4125

RAM: 4 GB

Motherboard: QBI2145A

LAN Card: Intel^® I211

Dimensions

Length: 22 cm / 8.7 in
Height: 4.2 cm / 3.4 in
Depth: 27.7 cm / 10.9 in
Device Weight: 2.1 kg / 4.6 lb
Package Weight: 3.2 kg / 7 lb

Power Consumption:

110/220V 15 W

Operating Environment temperature range:

50^° to 95^°F / 10^° to 35^°C

Max Environment temperature:

104^°F / 40^°C