SuperRack SoundGrid

Name: SuperRack SoundGrid
Brand: Waves Audio
SKU: SPRCK
Rating: 4.7 (63 reviews)

Customizable software rack for live processing with plugins

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Also available: SuperRack Performer to run Waves plugins natively from any Mac or PC.

Add the Power of Waves Plugins
to Your Live Sound Console

Built and optimized for speed, SuperRack SoundGrid is a cutting-edge plugin rack for FOH, monitor, broadcast, and AV engineers. Run up to 64 stereo multi-channel racks, through multiple instances of Waves’ plugins, with near-zero latency—and with endless customization options.

SuperRack SoundGrid handles plugin processing on an external SoundGrid DSP server to significantly increase plugin count, minimize latency, and enable the host and I/O devices to be far apart from each other, to accommodate complex setups.

SuperRack SoundGrid is a natural extension of your mixing console. Designed for quick setup time, flexible touch-friendly workspace, and unlimited workflow customization, SuperRack SoundGrid enables FOH, monitor, broadcast, and AV engineers to run any show with speed and confidence.

View and control multiple plugin instances simultaneously
Share SoundGrid I/Os in a network to build complex setups
Supports plugin resizing to accommodate monitor resolutions
Selectively recall snapshots via scope filter
Multitouch-friendly graphic interface
Comprehensive device and network monitoring
Supports up to four active and four redundant SoundGrid DSP servers
Advanced latency alignment management
Expand your workspace with up to four standard or touch monitors
Host mirroring (DiGiCo) and DSP server redundancy
Use ‘Touch & Slide’ fader for touch with small plugin parameters
Waves mRecall app quickly recalls pre-programmed audio settings
Map app and plugin controls to MIDI and computer keyboards
mRecall works over wi-fi, from phones and tablets
Switch inputs and outputs while maintaining processing chains

Ultra-Fast, Efficient, Flexible Live Plugin Processing

Run Plugins with Near-Zero Latency
Deliver award-winning sound quality with near-zero latency. Powered by Waves’ SoundGrid^® technology, SuperRack SoundGrid provides real-time processing with state-of-the-art tools trusted by Grammy-winning engineers.
Set Up Any Show Quickly and Easily
A setup wizard automatically scans for devices and configures them. Link multiple racks for simultaneous parameter editing. Switch plugin orders, copy plugins/presets among channels, insert external hardware effects, and more.
Tailor the System to Your Workflow
Set up and recall comprehensive snapshots. Use Custom Layers to combine your session’s crucial racks into one view. For quick shortcuts, control SuperRack SoundGrid with User Assignable Keys, a MIDI device, and/or a computer keyboard.
Enjoy a Touch-Optimized Workspace
Connect up to four touchscreens to unlock more workspace control and visibility than ever before. Control small parameters that are tricky to adjust with your fingertips, by using the unique ‘touch-and-slide’ fader feature.
Run Live Shows with Confidence
For added reliability, SuperRack SoundGrid can configure SoundGrid server redundancy and system mirroring. It also monitors the network and device status, with viewable event logs for both the application and the network.
Quad DSP Expands Processing Power
With the latest version, SuperRack SoundGrid can connect up to four active and four redundant servers to your Waves live system—now you can enjoy more plugin processing power in your live shows than ever before.

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Latency	SuperRack Performer is an ASIO / Core Audio host and uses your audio interface to stream audio in and out of the application. As such, latency depends on your ASIO/Core Audio buffer settings. For example, at 48kHz, a setting of 256 samples buffer size would mean 256 samples on the input path + 256 samples on the output path, totaling 512 samples, which at 48kHz means latency of ~5.3ms*. Some of the plugins introduce their own processing latency, independent of where they run. For more info on plugin latency, click here.	SuperRack SoundGrid is a SoundGrid host, using a server to process the audio, and dedicated SoundGrid interface to stream audio in and out. Latency, in this case, is determined by the server’s processing buffer, which is usually less than 1ms, and the I/O’s own latency, which is usually a few samples. In general, SoundGrid’s in-to-out latency is =<1ms. Some of the plugins introduce their own processing latency, independent of where they run. For more info on plugin latency, click here.
Processing	SuperRack Performer is similar to any DAW, doing its processing on your computer’s CPU. The faster your computer is, the more (and heavier) plugins you can run at the same time. Note that if you set your latency to a higher value, you can usually get more CPU for processing. You don’t want to overdo it on your CPU though, as running at high CPU might introduce sluggishness in your computer’s response.	SuperRack SoundGrid uses SoundGrid DSP Servers to do its processing. A server can usually run dozens if not hundreds of plugins at the same time. You can also stack up to 4 servers to get more processing and add servers for redundancy. For example, the One-C SoundGrid Server, which is a medium-range server, can run 176 instances of C6, or 512 instances of the SSL E-Channel at less than 1ms latency.
Required gear	You need your computer for processing. You’ll also need a USB cable if your console supports USB streaming in and out, or an ASIO/Core Audio interface to connect your computer or laptop to the console.	SuperRack SoundGrid requires a SoundGrid setup to do its thing. This setup usually comprises of: Your computer/laptop, to run the application. A SoundGrid DSP Server to do the processing. A SoundGrid I/O, to connect to your console. You can see the various solutions available here. A network switch to connect everything together.
Supported sample rates	44.1kHz – 96kHz	44.1kHz – 96kHz
Connectivity	To connect to your console, you’ll need either a USB cable if your console supports USB in/out streaming, or an ASIO/Core Audio audio interface that can connect to your console. For example, if your console supports MADI in and out, an RME MADiface or similar interface could do the job. If your console has analog ins and outs, then any analog interface would be the thing to use.	A SoundGrid system connects to your console via a SoundGrid interface that works with your console. Click here for a list of the supported consoles and how to connect.
Remote Control	Various functions in SuperRack Performer and its plugins can be controlled by MIDI. Snapshot recall can also be done using mRecall, an iOS/Android application.	Various functions in SuperRack SoundGrid and its plugins can be controlled by MIDI. Snapshot recall can also be done using mRecall, an iOS/Android application. If your setup includes a DiGiCo console then SuperRack can be directly controlled from the console, and integrated into the console’s workflow.

*For FOH processing, you can usually get away with up to ~10ms of latency without anyone in the audience noticing. For monitoring, try not to exceed 5ms.