How to Update eMotion LV1 Classic Console

Nov 20, 2025

Learn how to download and install software and firmware updates on an eMotion LV1 Classic console:

When eMotion LV1 mixer software and firmware updates for the eMotion LV1 Classic console become available, you can download them using the Waves Central application.

Please note: Perform these procedures only during downtime, not in a time-sensitive setting.

To install the latest available version, follow these steps:

  1. Connect your eMotion LV1 Classic console to the internet. Refer to this article for instructions.
  2. In eMotion LV1’s Setup tab, press ‘Admin’.
  3. In the Kiosk window, launch Waves Central and login to the Waves account that owns the LV1 Classic license (the account to which the LV1 Classic is registered).
  4. Go to the Install Products section, select eMotion LV1 Classic Mixing Console, and install it for a clean, complete upgrade.
      Notes:
    • All eMotion LV1 Classic licenses eligible to be automatically updated to V16. When you open Waves Central, log in, and connect to the internet, your eMotion LV1 Classic licenses will automatically update to v16. Simply proceed to install as described above.
    • Major updates such as V15 to V16 cannot be applied from and do not appear in the ‘Updates Available’ menu. Follow the steps above to install it from the Install Products section.
    • To enable eMotion LV1 80-channel expansion license, follow the instructions in this article to activate the license on the console.
  5. When ready, click ‘Update’.
  6. Once the installation is complete, Waves Central will ask to restart the console computer. You can also restart the console computer via the ‘Restart’ button.

Firmware Updates

Sever BIOS

  1. If a new server BIOS version is available, you’ll see this message when powering your console on:
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  2. Click ‘Ok’.
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    Do NOT touch the console or power it off during the BIOS update process.
    The update may take up to 10 minutes.
  3. Once the update is done, the following message will appear:
    Sever BIOS
  4. Click ‘Ok’.

Fader Bank

  1. If a new Fader Bank firmware is available, you’ll see this message when powering your console on. Click OK to proceed.
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  2. The Fader Bank firmware update process will begin.
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  3. Once done, click OK to shut down the console.
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  4. Power the console back on.
  5. The Fader Bank will now begin a short calibration process.
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    Do NOT touch the console during the calibration process.
    If the calibration process fails, you will be prompted to retry or cancel. Select Calibrate to attempt the process again.

  6. Once done, click OK to shut down the console.
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  7. Power the console back on.

Classic DSP, Classic IO, and other SoundGrid Servers or IOs

Some updates may include new firmware versions for the Classic DSP server, Classic IO, and for other SoundGrid Servers or IOs connected to the network

To install firmware updates for your SoundGrid server/s or IO/s, follow these steps:

  1. In eMotion LV1’s Setup tab, access the Inventory page.
  2. If the FW button in the I/O or Server slot is blue (non-mandatory) or red (mandatory), an update is available. Click the FW button and update the hardware.

    Note that updating firmware requires power-cycling the updated device. Please follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Create an Offline Installer

    1. Launch Waves Central on your computer.
    2. Log in to your Waves account
    3. In the left hand side, select ‘Offline Installer’
    4. Select ‘Create Installer’
    5. Go to ‘My Products’ and add eMotion LV1 Live Mixing Console. You can also find it in ‘All Products’ in case the console is not registered to your account.
    6. In the summary column (right hand side), address any pending notices.
    7. Select your desired location for the offline installer.
    8. Once done, go to the offline installer location and copy it onto a USB storage device.

    Install update on Console via Offline Installer

    1. Connect the USB storage device to your eMotion LV1 Classic console any free USB port.
    2. In eMotion LV1’s Setup tab, press ‘Admin’.
    3. In the Kiosk window, launch Waves Central.
    4. In the left panel, select ‘Offline Installer’.
    5. Select ‘Open Installer’.
    6. Browse to the offline installer location and click ‘Select Folder’.
    7. Checkmark eMotion LV1 Live Mixing Console.
    8. Click ‘Install’
    9. Once done, power cycle the console: Exit Central and select ‘Restart’ at the bottom of the kiosk
    10. After eMotion LV1 relaunches, refer to the ‘Firmware Update’ section above to address any pending firmware updates.

    Return to eMotion LV1 Knowledge Base

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