Waves V9 and up require activation on a computer or USB flash drive.
For both OS X and Windows compatibility, your USB flash drive must be exFAT-formatted.
The majority of USB flash drives you buy will be exFAT-formatted by default.
If you receive permissions error messages in Waves Central, or your activated USB flash drive is not working when moving between OS X and Windows, you should verify that your USB flash drive is exFAT-formatted.
Note that legacy Avid D-Show, Profile, SC48, & Mix Rack running VENUE V3–V3.1.1 require FAT-32 formatted USB flash drives.
Windows
Important:
Before you reformat your USB flash drive, make sure you back up your files elsewhere.
OS X 10.9.5-10.10.5
Important:
Before you reformat your USB flash drive, make sure you back up your files elsewhere.
If you had licenses on that USB flash drive before you reformatted it, they will be reactivated automatically.
OS X 10.11 and Up
Important:
Before you reformat your USB flash drive, make sure you back up your files elsewhere.
If you had licenses on that USB flash drive before you reformatted it, they will be reactivated automatically.