SoundGrid Studio & StudioRack

SoundGrid Studio and StudioRack - Support Notes

This page presents existing issues, some with workarounds, that we are working to solve in SoundGrid Studio and StudioRack. We will update this page on an ongoing basis as more issues are solved.

StudioRack Supported Hosts

Reference this page for the complete list of officially supported DAWs compatible with Waves StudioRack, in current and legacy versions.

How to Install SoundGrid Applications

Follow the steps below to install Waves SoundGrid applications and activate their licenses to your computer in one go, using Waves Central’s “Install Products” page.

How to Update Waves Applications to the Latest Version

Learn how to update your eMotion LV1, SuperRack, SoundGrid Studio and StudioRack licenses and software to the latest version.

SG Connect: How to Offload Plugins to a Server Without a SoundGrid Audio Interface

Learn how to set up ‘SG Connect’ to offload plugin processing to a dedicated SoundGrid server, using a non-SoundGrid audio interface, SoundGrid Studio application and the StudioRack plugin. This setup is intended for mixing purposes only.

How to Identify the Correct SoundGrid Network Port

All SoundGrid applications and driver require selecting a SoundGrid network port. Some systems will display a list of available network ports; follow these steps to identify the correct port.

How to set up SoundGrid Apps and Driver on M1 Macs

Follow these important steps to install SoundGrid applications such as eMotion LV1, SuperRack, SoundGrid Studio, SoundGrid QRec and the SoundGrid Driver on M1 (ARM based) Mac computers.

SoundGrid Studio: How to Stream Audio between Your DAW and a SoundGrid Interface

Learn how to use the SoundGrid Studio application to stream multi-channel audio between your DAW and a SoundGrid audio interface.

How to Use SoundGrid Studio for Real-Time Monitoring & Plugin Offload

Learn how to set up SoundGrid Studio application and StudioRack plugin to offload plugin processing, record using real-time monitoring and stream multi-channel audio to and from your DAW using a SoundGrid Server, SoundGrid Interface, Switch & Driver.

How to Set Up Your DAW to Toggle StudioRack Input and Playback Modes

Learn how to seamlessly switch StudioRack between input and playback monitor modes. In Reaper and Bitwig Studio, this is done with a simple auto-sync setting. In DAWs such as Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase and Studio One, this is done by setting up HUI.

How to Solve Blank GUI Issues on Older Macs

Are you seeing blank GUIs of Waves plugins or applications (V12 and up) after installing the latest version on your Mac? Follow these steps to roll back to an earlier version that does not require ‘Metal’ support and will display properly.

How to set up Reaper for SoundGrid Playback and Recording

Learn how to set up Reaper with Waves SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio Driver and route audio to record or playback multiple tracks from or to your SoundGrid system. Session templates are included for download.

Running Waves SoundGrid on PC: Optimization Guidelines

This page will guide you through setting up your Windows for hosting SoundGrid applications, driver and networks.

How to Calibrate Touch Screens on Windows

Learn how to calibrate touch screens on Windows computers for use with Soundgrid applications such as eMotion LV1, SuperRack and SoundGrid Studio.

Best Practices for Powering SoundGrid Setups On and Off

Here are basic ground rules for powering your SoundGrid Setup on and off in a controlled manner.

How to Find Your Plugins in a Waves Host Application

If you cannot find Waves plugins in eMotion LV1, SuperRack, MultiRack, SoundGrid Studio or StudioRack, follow these instructions to make them available.

SoundGrid Server Appears as N/A in Inventory

If you are trying to use your SoundGrid server in a Waves host but the server appears as N/A in the inventory, follow these steps.

SoundGrid Server Not Showing in Host Inventory

If you are trying to use your SoundGrid server in a Waves host application but the server does not appear in the inventory, follow these steps.

Incompatible Device in SoundGrid Inventory

All SoundGrid Interface drivers are now pre-installed with each SoundGrid application. If you see this message, reinstall your SoundGrid application or the specific device driver via Waves Central's 'All Products' tab.

Application Failed to Initialize Message in a Waves Host Application

If you encounter an “Application failed to initialize” message in a Waves host application, follow the instructions described in this article.

How to Switch a SoundGrid System between versions

Waves SoundGrid platform currently has three available versions: V9, V10 and V11. Use this guide to set up the correct driver version for your application, SuperRack in V11, eMotion LV1 Live Mixer in V10 and MultiRack and SoundGrid Studio in V9.

How to Roll Back from Waves V12.7 to V12.0

If your system or host application does not support Waves V12.7 software and you have inadvertently updated, follow these steps to roll back to V12.0.

How to install Waves V12.0

If your system or host application does not support Waves V12.7 and you wish to install the earlier software version 12.0, follow these steps.

How to Update or Downgrade SoundGrid Server Firmware

Learn how to update or downgrade SoundGrid Server Firmware. This may be required when transferring a SoundGrid server from one setup to another, or when updating or downgrading your SoundGrid to match firmware and software versions.