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Waves Live solutions bring superior sound to live shows and streams—from the world’s largest tours, to theaters, clubs, festivals, churches, and live events everywhere.
- Mix Pristine Live Sound with Waves eMotion LV1
Bring studio-quality sound to any show, with the pristine audio and full plugin integration of Waves’ own mixer.
- Run Waves Plugins on Any Live Mixing Console
Add Waves’ powerful plugin processing to any live console via the Waves SuperRack live plugin rack.
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Step Up to the Waves eMotion LV1 Mixer
With its Double Precision audio engine and seamless integration with Waves’ catalog of studio-grade plugins, eMotion LV1 provides unbeatable sound, unmatched dynamic headroom and clarity, and high-precision creative control of your live mixes.
Add Waves to Any Console via SuperRack
Enhance any major live console with the power of Waves plugins, via the Waves SuperRack live plugin rack. Run up to 64 stereo racks packed with Waves’ studio-quality processors, at near-zero latency, with endless workflow customization.
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