Waves Ultimate:
All 240+ Waves plugins.
Create with complete freedom, everything at your fingertips
Let nothing stand between the sound you hear in your head and what comes out of your speakers.
Waves Ultimate is the largest plugin package on rutracker.org
, giving you everything you need.
Over 240 plugins.
The industry’s largest collection of professional plugins.
All popular Waves vocal plugins. All analog models, from Abbey Road to SSL.
All Waves mastering plugins. All compressors, all equalizers, all effects, instruments,
saturation plugins, artist signature plugins, channel strips, AI-powered noise reduction.
Waves Ultimate offers the most comprehensive set of professional audio plugins anywhere.
New version of Waves plugins.
Work more efficiently. Sound better.
Enjoy a new and improved preset menu for most Waves plugins, improved plugins for studio
and live work, and real-time mix rebalancing added to StudioVerse.
New workflow with presets
Finding the perfect sound shouldn’t be difficult. In version 17, most Waves plugins feature a revamped preset workflow
that will help you work faster, stay focused, and create without interruption.
The new preset interface is more user-friendly and quick to navigate, making it easier to find, organize, and manage sounds right within the plugin.
- Faster browsing
Instantly search and select presets. - Convenient navigation
Smooth transition between preset categories. - Favorites
Save your favorite presets in one centralized list. - Preset Management
Create and organize presets directly in the plugin’s graphical interface.
Improvements to Live and Studio plugins
FOR LIVE
- Renaissance EQ
Real-time frequency analyzer is now available in eMotion LV1 and SuperRack, allowing you to get visual
mix feedback directly in R-EQ during live broadcasts. - eMo-Q4 EQ
Adds a built-in real-time frequency analyzer for faster and more confident EQ decisions
in eMotion LV1 and SuperRack. - PSE (Primary Source Expander)
Added a new 5Hz frequency shift option for even more precise gain control before feedback.
FOR THE STUDIO
- MondoMod
New graphical user interface for clearer visuals and control feedback. - CLA MixDown
Added new I/O controls for seamless automation, allowing you to dynamically move the mixing console
and adjust its level within the plugin. - WLM Plus Loudness Meter
Now supports AudioSuite workflows, providing fast, accurate loudness analysis and display directly
within Pro Tools standalone mode.
StudioVerse: Mix Unlock
Transform finished tracks without using samples.
Want to enhance the vocals in a finished mix but don’t have a multitrack recording? Or take a loop and remove the drums to make it more suited to your needs?
Introducing Mix Unlock, a new premium feature of StudioVerse, our extensive online preset library.
Mix Unlock works in real time within your DAW, so you can manipulate the sound while it’s playing.
In seconds, a finished mix, sample, or loop can be split into vocals, drums, bass, and instruments, then reshaped
and processed using hundreds of StudioVerse presets.
More macro capabilities: StudioVerse audio effects now support up to 104 assignable macros across 13 pages,
giving you unprecedented control over your entire StudioVerse system.
June 23, 2026
All Waves plugins: Complete software update to version 17.
New features and improvements in Waves V17
- New: An improved preset menu system that replaces both the legacy pop-up menu and preset browser,
combining the capabilities of both pop-up and hidden modes, text search, and easy navigation. Added to all Waves plugins
with a few exceptions (Q-Clone, Curves Equator, Curves Resolve, IR1 Series, IRLive, GTR Series, Tune Real-Time, X-Noise, and Z-Noise). - New features: COSMOS Sample Finder, Curves AQ, InTrigger Drum Replacer, Key Detector, StudioVerse, and Sync Vx are now fully built on Apple Silicon
and do not rely on the Rosetta 2 background process. - New in MondoMod: Redesigned GUI.
- New in PSE: Added 5Hz frequency shift to increase gain headroom before feedback in open mics.
- New in PSE: Gain reduction range expanded to -60dB for improved dynamic control.
- New in CLA MixDown: Added Link In/Out control, allowing you to simultaneously adjust the input and output level with a single action.
- New in WLM/WLM Plus: WLM is now available as an AudioSuite plug-in, allowing you to fully analyze your program loudness
in standalone mode without the need for real-time playback. - New in EMO-Q4: Added a real-time spectrum analyzer with an offset knob for visually adjusting coordinates,
available in the SoundGrid environment and in the native environment. - New in REQ: Real-time spectrum analyzer is now available in the SoundGrid environment.
- New in Q10 and F6: Tap gesture for Q control is now available in touchscreen workflows.
- New in Sync Vx: Samplitude and Sequoia are now supported in both VST3 and ARA formats.
- New in StudioVerse Audio FX: Macro control pages expanded to 13 pages with 8 macros each.
Fixes in Waves V17
Bug fixes in all Waves plugins:
- Sidechain switching now works correctly in Luna
on Windows (VST3). • SyncroArts RePitch 2 no longer crashes when installed
in Pro Tools. • Fixed in All Instrument plug-ins: Loaded presets are now correctly preserved when dragging MIDI clips in Cubase/Nuendo. - Fixed in Waves applications: Application windows on macOS are now correctly restored after being minimized to the Dock.
- Fixed in Curves Series plug-ins (AQ, Equator, Resolve): SyncroArts RePitch 2 no longer crashes when installed in Pro Tools.
- Fixed in CLA MixHub plug-in: Pro Tools continues to function fully even if the plug-in GUI is closed
and the text input field is active. - Fixed in COSMOS plug-in: Analysis .asd files in Ableton Live no longer cause duplicate “Changes detected” notifications.
- Fixed in Curves AQ plugin: SC Listen control is grayed out if sidechain is not connected.
- Fixed in Doubler plugin: Low Gain EQ knob switches on and off without audio glitches.
- Fixed in GTR Tool Rack / Solo Tool Rack plugins: Using the “Nudge Left” function on an amp in the Stomp section
no longer causes GUI corruption and crashes. - Fixed in IDX Intelligent Dynamics plugin: Plugin bypass control is now fully synchronized with the host bypass system
in all supported DAWs. - Fixed in Immersive Wrapper plugin: 7.1 and 7.1.2 components now route correctly in Logic Pro.
- Fixed in L4 plugin: VU meter setting (short/long scale) is correctly saved and restored on session restart.
- Fixed in Magma BB Tubes plugin: Tone Pre and Tone Post knobs now respond correctly to taps and slides in LV1.
- Fixed in MultiMod Rack plugin: Mod FX bypass and hamburger menu now respond correctly.
- Fixed in ReelADT plugin: Mute, Phase, Sync, LFO On/Off, and Monitor buttons now map correctly to controller toggle buttons
in live applications. - Fixed in Waves Harmony plugin: Scale settings are correctly saved between scenes in LV1 and SuperRack.
- Fixed in WLM Plus plugin:The CSV log saves and exports all expected data on macOS.
- Fixed in H-EQ: Stereo Link function now applies to the phase invert button, inverting the phase on both channels – left
and right – simultaneously. - Fixed in Curves AQ: Nodes opened in the learning area now respond correctly to actions and remain interactive.
- Fixed in RChannel: The filter type dropdown now displays correctly in the legacy interface.
- Fixed in CR8:
- Global output is now saved correctly with presets.
- Poly Aftertouch modulator now works correctly on all supported hosts.
- Fixed in OVox:
- Mod FX bypass mode and hamburger menu now respond correctly to actions.
- Poly Aftertouch modulator now works correctly on all supported hosts.
- Fixed in Scheps Omni Channel:
- Full Reset and PA Default presets are now shown at the top of the preset menu.
- The high-pass filter frequency is now correctly adjusted using Touch & Turn in LV1/SuperRack.
- Pro Tools continues to respond correctly even if the plug-in GUI is closed and the text entry field is active.
- Fixed in StudioVerse:
- Loading presets on hosts no longer causes freezes.
- Gain reduction is now correctly displayed in Pro Tools when the SyncroArts RePitch 2 plug-in is installed in the AAX folder.
- Clicking on values in the Macro Edit window no longer causes the mouse cursor to jump.
- Module controls in Chainer plug-ins (CLA MixHub, Scheps Omni Channel, AR TG Mastering, MultiMod Rack) can now be assigned to macros.
- Fixed in Sync Vx:
- Dynamic Split function now works correctly in REAPER on both Mac and Windows.
- Progress bar now displays correctly on Windows systems where svml_dispmd.dll is installed in C:\Windows\System32.
- Fixed in TG12345:
- M/S mode now displays correctly after session restart.
- Automation bands now display correct suffixes for all controls (dB and kHz).
- New StudioVerse Premium feature:
Mix Unlock – split your sounds in real time right in your DAW. Split any stereo track into two stacks: “Vocals + Instruments”
or “Vocals, Drums, Bass, and Instruments,” so you can fix mixes, create mashups, balance elements
, and modify finished tracks even without the original multitrack recording.
Installation
Uninstalling/Cleaning
If you are installing Waves for the first time, skip this step.
- Run the attached file “R2R_Kill_Waves_Background_Process.cmd”.
- Make sure that the processes COSMOS.exe, WavesLocalServer.exe, WavesPluginServer.exe are not running.
- Uninstall the previous version.
- Uninstall Waves Central.
Clean paths:
directory with your VST2, VST3, AAX plugins
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Waves\
- %PROGRAMFILES%\Waves Central\
- %PROGRAMDATA%\Waves Audio\
- %APPDATA%\COSMOS\
- %APPDATA%\Waves Audio\
- %LOCALAPPDATA%\Waves Audio\
- %PUBLIC%\Waves Audio\
If you feel you don’t have enough experience, search for “WaveShell*” on your C drive and then delete all the files found.
We often encounter users having issues with old shells that need to be removed.
Clean the registry:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Waves\
Installing Runtimes
Microsoft Visual C++ 2026 x64
Redistributable • Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime(used by recent web plugins)
Installing Waves
- Unzip our installer, run it and install.
- Scan or rescan the plugins in your DAW. If you have updated your plugins, a full rescan is recommended.
- If you are using sample-based instruments, find the path to the instruments in the application launcher or GUI.
Sample libraries (most of them can be downloaded from the official Waves website):
- Waves.Bass.Fingers.Library.HD.v1.0-R2R
- Waves.Bass.Fingers.Library.SD.v1.0-R2R
- Waves.Bass.Slapper.Library.HAPPY.NEW.YEAR-R2R
- Waves.Clavinet.Library-R2R
- Waves.Electric.88.Library-R2R
- Waves.Electric.200.Library-R2R
- Waves.Electric.G80.Library-R2R
- Waves.Grand.Rhapsody.Library.HD.v1.0-R2R
- Waves.Grand.Rhapsody.Library.SD.v1.0-R2R
- Waves.Sample.Libraries.Factory.Pack.v1.0.3.5-R2R (CR8 Sampler asks for this)
Restarting Waves background servers
This is useful if background processes are not working correctly.
Incorrect background servers can cause various problems (with licensing, scanning, presets, etc.).
- Run the attached file “R2R_Kill_Waves_Background_Process.cmd”.
- Delete the cache files in the “%APPDATA%\Waves Audio\” and “%LOCALAPPDATA%\Waves Audio\” folders.
- Run these EXE files manually.
“%PROGRAMDATA%\Waves Audio\WavesLocalServer\WavesLocalServer.bundle\Contents\Win64\WavesLocalServer.exe”
“%PROGRAMDATA%\Waves Audio\WavesPluginServer\WavesPluginServerV17.1.bundle\Contents\Win64\WavesPluginServer.exe”
- After this, rescan your plugins.
