Waves Complete Plugins v13 [WIN & macOS]
What’s New In Waves V13
New: APPLE M1 COMPATIBILITY
Native M1 Compatibility with ARM Silicon computers. See full list of supported DAWs
New: WINDOWS 11 COMPATIBILITY
Compatibility for all DAWs providing Windows 11 support
New: HiDPI GRAPHICS FOR SELECT PLUGINS
Scheps Omni Channel, Abbey Road RS124 and Kaleidoscopes now with ultra-sharp HiDPI GUIs
New: ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
Ongoing improvements, bug fixes, and additional updates. See full list of updates
Release Notes
All Waves Plugins: Across-the-board software update to V13
OS and DAW Compatibility:
- New: Waves plugins are now fully supported on Mac computers with Apple M1 processors running M1-compatible DAWs: See full list of compatible DAWs
- New: Waves plugins are now fully supported on Windows 11
New Features & Improvements:
New: Hi-resolution (HiDPI) graphics for the Abbey Road RS124, Scheps Omni Channel, and Kaleidoscopes
New: Unicode support enabling use of non-English characters in:
- Track name (Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain, Scheps Omni Channel, CLA MixHub)
- Preset names
- Location of sample libraries
- New: Direct link from within each plugin to its product page via the WaveSystem bar
- Improved: HiDPI compatibility with supporting DAWs
- Improved: Smoothing algorithm added to eliminate click artifacts during parameter change in SSL G-EQ
- Improved: Plugins opened within Scheps Omni Channel now open in a separate floating window
- Improved: Added preference to select auto-launch of the Waves Head Tracker option in all Waves Nx plugins: Abbey Road Studio 3, CLA Nx, Nx Ocean
- Way Nashville and Nx Virtual Mix Room
- Waves Local Server Update v12.13.0.18 – Global update across all Waves versions 11-13
Bug Fixes in All Waves plugins (Native):
- Fixed: Mouse pointer no longer gets ‘stuck’ on a random value when adjusting enlarged GUI control scaling settings to 125-150% on Windows OS.
- Fixed: Logic no longer crashes after closing the plugin’s GUI when the focus is on the preset browser.
- Fixed: Maschine knobs no longer glitchy within Pro Tools when Waves plugins are present.
- Fixed: Port conflict between Waves Local Server and UAD console application after closing UAD LUNA
- Fixed: Preset saved into a user preset’s subfolder will not be checked with “v” when loaded
- Fixed: Continuous automation using MIDI Learn in Cakewalk is now possible
- Fixed: Preset browser > Scroll handle grab now works with touchscreen
- Fixed: Preset browser > Spacebar will not go to the host after rename
- Fixed: Save option no longer opens with file extension selected
- Fixed: Offline process in VST3 consistency
Bug Fixes have been applied to numerous plugins, including but not limited to:
- Fixed: Sync values in odd time signatures have been corrected in the following plugins: CLA EchoSphere, CLA Epic, H-Delay, J37 Tape, Kaleidoscopes,
- Manny Marroquin Delay, Reel ADT. Please note: This fix may slightly affect the sound of sessions created with previous versions
- Fixed: All Waves Virtual Instruments: Fine Tune now responds properly to Undo/Redo
- General bug fixes in Codex and Element. Please note: This update may slightly affect the sound of sessions created with previous versions
- Fixed in Abbey Road Saturator: Mono component can now properly enable automation (Mac)
Fixed in CLA MixHub:
- Swapping modules with touchscreen now works consistently
- Expanded modules no longer auto-engage when collapsed
- When Bucket view is empty, right-clicking (for assignment) no longer causes pointer to jump
- Insert slot settings can now be saved in Pyramix
- Fixed in DTS NeuralTM Mono2Stereo: Latency report is now accurate
- Fixed in Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel: Latency report at 48 kHz is now accurate
Fixed in F6 Dynamic EQ:
- Crash issue solved when loading the default Real-Time Analyzer
- Grab marker now “unselects” successfully when clicking elsewhere on the screen
- Fixed in Grand Rhapsody Piano: Key up sound now works properly in Pro Tools when playing with a keyboard
Fixed in Kaleidoscopes:
- “Use SC” is now saved successfully with session
- Drive control: Auto-engage no longer changes drive from pre to post
Fixed in Abbey Road Studio 3, CLA Nx, Nx Ocean Way Nashville and Nx Virtual Mix Room:
- Camera is now available under tracking device once IMU is connected for the first time
- Nx Waves Head Tracker no longer disconnects from windows after being idle for 10 minutes
- Fixed in MultiMod Rack: Effects no longer disappear when a slot is disabled
- Fixed in PRS SuperModels Archon: Automating the ‘lead/clean’ control no longer causes the GUI to flicker
Fixed in Scheps Omni Channel:
- Swapping modules with touch screen now works consistently
- “Undo” no longer stops working on some controls after a preset is loaded
- Insert slot settings are now successfully saved in Pyramix
- Fixed in WLM Plus Loudness Meter: Meter readings are now available after Audiosuite render
- Fixed in X-FDBK: Q behavior on high frequencies
SoundGrid Bug Fixes in All Waves Plugins:
- Fixed: Possible crashes are no longer present on actions with floating plugin windows (e.g., when changing presets in Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain or MultiMod Rack)
- Fixed: Mute no longer auto-engaged in certain presets loaded within rack presets
- Fixed: Offset no longer present in the text field when double-touching plugin parameters
- Fixed in various plugins including but not limited to Abbey Road TG Mastering, CLA Epic, CLA EchoSphere: Setup B no longer loads a non-default preset in SoundGrid hosts
SoundGrid Bug Fixes in Specific Plugins:
- Fixed in CLA EchoSphere: Rack meter no longer shows left signal only
- Fixed in IR Live: Possible short audio drop no longer present when focusing the plugin or changing non-IR parameters
- Fixed in MultiMod Rack: MIDI mapping on SuperRack
- Fixed in TRACT: Possible crash no longer present on “clear traces” using touch screen
Waves Central: New Version (V13.0.9)
Support for installing Version 13 (V13) of Waves plugins.
Ongoing improvements and optimization