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How to Enable the 80-Channel Configuration in eMotion LV1

Jul 13, 2026

To use the 80-channel configuration, eMotion LV1 must already be installed, with v16 or later required.

The eMotion LV1 80-Channel Expansion is a license-only upgrade, once eMotion LV1 v16 or v17 is installed, simply activate the license to enable support for up to 80 channels.

No additional software installation, download, or update is required.

Follow these steps:

  1. Purchase the eMotion LV1 80-Channel Expansion license
  2. Make sure you have eMotion LV1 V16 or higher installed: Launch LV1 and click the LV1 Classic or W logo at the top right corner to check your version. Launch LV1 and click the LV1 Classic or W logo
  3. If you have V16 installed or higher, skip to step 4. If not – update & Install LV1:
  4. Activate the eMotion LV1 80-channel expansion license:
    • Open Waves Central and log in.
    • Go to Licenses > Not Activated.
    • Select eMotion LV1 80-Channel Expansion, choose your target device, and click Activate.
    • Checkmark your eMotion LV1 80 channel expansion, select your target device, and click Activate.
  5. Launch eMotion LV1.
  6. Go to Mixer Settings > Mixer Configuration.
  7. Choose one of the 80-channel layouts:
    • 80 Inputs / 16 Groups / 24 Aux / 8 Matrix / Cue
    • 80 Inputs / 8 Groups / 32 Aux / 8 Matrix / Cue

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