SoundGrid Proton Server

Waves' most affordable DSP server yet, the SoundGrid Proton 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. 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 16-channel live sound hardware consoles (via the SuperRack plugin rack), or with the 16-channel configuration of the Waves eMotion LV1 software mixer.

The half-rack 1U slick aluminum casing fits perfectly in a 1U rack shelf. It can be paired with the Axis Proton Waves-optimized computer. Combine the two with the eMotion LV1 16-stereo-channel mixer to build the ultimate compact live mixing system for a 16-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 plugin processing power in the studio or live
Affordable price and exceptional performance
Ultra-low latency: as low as 0.8 milliseconds at 48 kHz
Can be racked in a 1U rack shelf accessory
Use with non-SoundGrid audio interfaces (ASIO/Core Audio) via SoundGrid Connect: See instructions
Use with a SoundGrid audio interface for plugin processing while recording in the studio, or for live mixing
CPU: Intel^® Celeron^®
RAM 4 GB
Power: DC12V 3A
6-month warranty
1x 1GbE Ethernet ports
1x HDMI port
3x USB ports

[ { "DocumentName" : "eMotion LV1 Proton 16-Channel Live Mixing System", "SKU_MSRP" : 5499.000000000, "SKUPrice" : 5499.000000000, "SKUDepartmentID" : 9, "CouponPrice" : 0.00, "Discount" : 0, "CouponCode" : "", "Icon" : "https://img.wavescdn.com/1lib/images/products/hardware/icons/emotion-lv1-proton-16-ch-live-mixing-system.png", "DocumentUrlPath" : "/hardware/emotion-lv1-proton-16-ch-live-mixing-system", "SKUNumber" : "CMBPRTLVSTG16", "SKUID" : 813, "ReviewsTotal" : 0, "Rating" : 0, "Category" : "", "BadgeText" : "", "BadgeClass" : "", "CouponCampaignID" : 0, "SaleEndDate" : "", "GSFCategory" : "", "Note" : "", "SKUEnabled" : "True", "IsInventory" : "", "IsPreorder" : "False", "ExpectedShipping" : "", "MainOrder" : 20007, "DocumentPageDescription" : "Complete+live+mixing+system%2c+for+16-channel+setups+that+aspire+to+deliver+pristine+sound+quality.+Forget+about+heavy+mixers+and+switch+to+a+lightweight+digital+system+that+delivers+captivating+sound+at+a+cost-effective+price.", "VariantsMinimalPrice" : 0.000000000, "IsVariantsPriceSame" : "False", "IsProductOptions" : "False" }, { "DocumentName" : "Proton Server SuperRack Combo", "SKU_MSRP" : 1489.000000000, "SKUPrice" : 1489.000000000, "SKUDepartmentID" : 9, "CouponPrice" : 0.00, "Discount" : 0, "CouponCode" : "", "Icon" : "https://img.wavescdn.com/1lib/images/products/hardware/icons/proton-server-superrack-combo.png", "DocumentUrlPath" : "/hardware/proton-server-superrack-combo", "SKUNumber" : "CMBPR", "SKUID" : 861, "ReviewsTotal" : 0, "Rating" : 0, "Category" : "", "BadgeText" : "New", "BadgeClass" : "badge badge-new", "CouponCampaignID" : 0, "SaleEndDate" : "", "GSFCategory" : "", "Note" : "", "SKUEnabled" : "True", "IsInventory" : "", "IsPreorder" : "False", "ExpectedShipping" : "", "MainOrder" : 20010, "DocumentPageDescription" : "Mix+live+with+Waves+plugins%2c+network+your+audio+across+multiple+mixing+systems%2c+and+perform+virtual+soundchecks+on+your+console+with+this+affordable+and+portable+kit%2c+which+easily+fits+into+a+carry-on.", "VariantsMinimalPrice" : 0.000000000, "IsVariantsPriceSame" : "False", "IsProductOptions" : "False" }, { "DocumentName" : "Proton Server SuperRack Combo for X32 and M32 Consoles", "SKU_MSRP" : 1929.000000000, "SKUPrice" : 1929.000000000, "SKUDepartmentID" : 9, "CouponPrice" : 0.00, "Discount" : 0, "CouponCode" : "", "Icon" : "https://img.wavescdn.com/1lib/images/products/hardware/icons/proton-superrack-combo-x32-consoles.png", "DocumentUrlPath" : "/hardware/proton-superrack-combo-x32-consoles", "SKUNumber" : "CMBPRX32M32", "SKUID" : 859, "ReviewsTotal" : 0, "Rating" : 0, "Category" : "", "BadgeText" : "New", "BadgeClass" : "badge badge-new", "CouponCampaignID" : 0, "SaleEndDate" : "", "GSFCategory" : "", "Note" : "", "SKUEnabled" : "True", "IsInventory" : "", "IsPreorder" : "False", "ExpectedShipping" : "", "MainOrder" : 20011, "DocumentPageDescription" : "+The+affordable%2c+complete+system+for+mixing+live+performances+using+Waves%27+award-winning+SoundGrid+plugins+directly+on+your+X32+or+M32+mixer+in+ultra-low+latency.", "VariantsMinimalPrice" : 0.000000000, "IsVariantsPriceSame" : "False", "IsProductOptions" : "False" }, { "DocumentName" : "Proton Server SuperRack Combo for Yamaha", "SKU_MSRP" : 1999.000000000, "SKUPrice" : 1999.000000000, "SKUDepartmentID" : 9, "CouponPrice" : 0.00, "Discount" : 0, "CouponCode" : "", "Icon" : "https://img.wavescdn.com/1lib/images/products/hardware/icons/proton-server-superrack-combo-for-yamaha.png", "DocumentUrlPath" : "/hardware/proton-server-superrack-combo-for-yamaha", "SKUNumber" : "CMBPRYMH", "SKUID" : 860, "ReviewsTotal" : 0, "Rating" : 0, "Category" : "", "BadgeText" : "New", "BadgeClass" : "badge badge-new", "CouponCampaignID" : 0, "SaleEndDate" : "6/7/2021 12:28:57 PM", "GSFCategory" : "", "Note" : "", "SKUEnabled" : "True", "IsInventory" : "", "IsPreorder" : "True", "ExpectedShipping" : "Shipping November 2021", "MainOrder" : 20013, "DocumentPageDescription" : "An+affordable%2c+complete+system+for+mixing+live+performances+with+Waves%27+award-winning+SoundGrid+plugins+directly+on+your+Yamaha+console+in+ultra-low+latency.", "VariantsMinimalPrice" : 0.000000000, "IsVariantsPriceSame" : "False", "IsProductOptions" : "False" }, { "DocumentName" : "SoundGrid Connect Combo: Horizon + Proton Server", "SKU_MSRP" : 5298.000000000, "SKUPrice" : 899.000000000, "SKUDepartmentID" : 9, "CouponPrice" : 0.00, "Discount" : 83, "CouponCode" : "", "Icon" : "https://img.wavescdn.com/1lib/images/products/hardware/icons/soundgrid-connect-combo-horizon-proton.png", "DocumentUrlPath" : "/hardware/soundgrid-connect-combo-horizon-proton", "SKUNumber" : "CMBPRHZ64CH", "SKUID" : 857, "ReviewsTotal" : 0, "Rating" : 0, "Category" : "", "BadgeText" : "New", "BadgeClass" : "badge badge-new", "CouponCampaignID" : 0, "SaleEndDate" : "", "GSFCategory" : "", "Note" : "", "SKUEnabled" : "True", "IsInventory" : "", "IsPreorder" : "False", "ExpectedShipping" : "", "MainOrder" : 20004, "DocumentPageDescription" : "Supercharge+your+studio+with+more+processing+power+and+mix+with+more+plugins+using+the+audio+interface+you+already+have.+This+combo+includes+the+Horizon+bundle+(83+plugins)%2c+the+SoundGrid+Proton+DSP+server%2c+and+the+SoundGrid+Studio+64+ch.+mixer.", "VariantsMinimalPrice" : 0.000000000, "IsVariantsPriceSame" : "False", "IsProductOptions" : "False" }, { "DocumentName" : "SoundGrid Connect Combo: Platinum + Proton Server", "SKU_MSRP" : 3298.000000000, "SKUPrice" : 799.000000000, "SKUDepartmentID" : 9, "CouponPrice" : 0.00, "Discount" : 76, "CouponCode" : "", "Icon" : "https://img.wavescdn.com/1lib/images/products/hardware/icons/soundgrid-connect-combo-platinum-proton.png", "DocumentUrlPath" : "/hardware/soundgrid-connect-combo-platinum-proton", "SKUNumber" : "CMBPRPN64CH", "SKUID" : 856, "ReviewsTotal" : 0, "Rating" : 0, "Category" : "", "BadgeText" : "New", "BadgeClass" : "badge badge-new", "CouponCampaignID" : 0, "SaleEndDate" : "", "GSFCategory" : "", "Note" : "", "SKUEnabled" : "True", "IsInventory" : "", "IsPreorder" : "False", "ExpectedShipping" : "", "MainOrder" : 20004, "DocumentPageDescription" : "Supercharge+your+studio+with+more+processing+power+and+mix+with+more+plugins+using+the+audio+interface+you+already+have.+This+combo+includes+the+Platinum+bundle+(60+plugins)%2c+the+SoundGrid+Proton+DSP+server%2c+and+the+SoundGrid+Studio+64+ch.+mixer.", "VariantsMinimalPrice" : 0.000000000, "IsVariantsPriceSame" : "False", "IsProductOptions" : "False" } ]

Loading....

SuperRack Benchmarks

eMotion LV1 Benchmarks

StudioRack Benchmarks

Case Dimensions:

Width: 19.5 cm / 7.6 in
Length (front to back): 20.5 cm / 8 in
Height: 3.8 cm / 1.5 in

Rubber Feet: Height: 4 mm / 0.15 in

Weight: 1.06 Kg / 2.34 lbs.

Includes a universal power adaptor with interchangeable plugs (UK, US, EU) (100-240V / 12V DC, 3A)

SoundGrid Proton Server A&E Specs:

Waves SoundGrid Proton Server

Configuration (all stereo Racks)	Plugins	Sample Rate	SGS buffer size	Results
Configuration (all stereo Racks)	Plugins	Sample Rate	SGS buffer size	CPU Peak	CPU Average	Instances
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

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

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