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Work Smarter. Sound Better.
Enjoy a new and improved preset menu across most Waves plugins, plugin enhancements for the studio and live, and real-time mix rebalancing added to StudioVerse.
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New Presets Workflow
Finding the right sound should feel effortless. With V17, most Waves plugins now feature a redesigned preset workflow built to help you move faster, stay focused, and create without interruption.
The new preset experience is cleaner and quicker to navigate, making it easier than ever to browse, organize, and manage your sounds directly inside the plugin.
WHAT’S NEW?
Browse Faster:
Instantly search and find presets.
Navigate Easily:
Jump smoothly between preset categories.
Favorites:
Save your go-to presets in one centralized list.
Manage Presets:
Create and organize presets directly from the plugin GUI.
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Plugin Improvements for Live & Studio
  • FOR LIVE
    Renaissance EQ:
    Real-time frequency analyzer now available in eMotion LV1 and SuperRack, giving you visual mix feedback directly inside R-EQ during live workflows.
    eMo-Q4 EQ:
    Built-in real-time frequency analyzer added for faster, more confident live EQ decisions in eMotion LV1 and SuperRack.
    PSE (Primary Source Expander):
    New 5Hz Frequency Shift option added for even more precise gain-before-feedback control.
    FOR LIVE
  • FOR THE STUDIO
    MondoMod:
    New graphic user interface for sharper visual focus and clearer control feedback.
    CLA MixDown:
    New I/O control added for seamless automation, giving you dynamic mix bus movement and level control within the plugin.
    WLM Plus Loudness Meter:
    Now supports AudioSuite workflows, bringing fast, precise loudness analysis and rendering directly into Pro Tools offline processing.
    FOR STUDIO
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StudioVerse: Mix Unlock
Transform Finished Tracks – Without Having the Stems.
Want to turn up a vocal in a finished mix, but don’t have the multitrack? Or grab a loop and strip away the drums to make it work for you?
Introducing Mix Unlock – a new premium feature of StudioVerse , our massive online preset library. Mix Unlock works in real time, inside your DAW, so you can manipulate the audio while playing it. In seconds, a finished mix, sample, or loop can be split into vocals, drums, bass, and instruments, then reshaped, reprocessed with hundreds of StudioVerse presets.
More Macro power: StudioVerse Audio Effects now supports up to 104 assignable macros across 13 pages, giving you unprecedented control over your entire StudioVerse setup.
Mix Unlock is available for purchase, included in Waves Creative Access—or free with every update to (or new purchase of) any Waves v17 plugin.
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Waves V17 is compatible with the latest operating systems and DAWs, ensuring your creativity flows in the most up-to-date work environments.
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How to Update to V17
The V17 update includes plugins and bundles only. V17 plugins are fully supported on V16 applications such as eMotion LV1 and SuperRack.
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Don’t forget to verify that your system and DAW support V16!
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Renewing the Waves Update Plan provides you with the latest software & versions of our plugins, a 2nd license for use on different devices, and a coupon for your next Waves software purchase.
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