SuperRack Performer

Name: SuperRack Performer
Brand: Waves Audio
SKU: SPRCKNAT
Rating: 4.6 (93 reviews)

Run Waves + any VST3 plugins in your live shows, natively on Mac & PC

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Also available: SuperRack SoundGrid for advanced live mixing with the power of external DSP.

Add Waves + any VST3 plugins to live setups of
any size, any budget: All you need is a laptop.

Get the exact live sound you want: All you need are Waves or ANY VST3 plugins running on a Mac or PC connected to the mixer (Core Audio / ASIO)—no extra hardware required.

Insert your plugins of choice for the perfect vocal tuning & FX, tight and punchy drums, instant feedback elimination, even your favorite analog-modeled chain on the mix bus—and much more.

You’ll no longer be held back by problematic gear and venues. Use your Waves plugins to solve room problems, make the show sound as polished as studio recordings, and empower your performers to sound great anywhere.

Musicians: Take full control of your show – don’t compromise on your live setup, and give fans your studio sound on stage by using the exact plugin chains from your recordings.

New! ProLink Console Remote Integration Protocol now available for DiGiCo, LAWO consoles
Native Waves plugin host for live performances
Runs ANY VST3 plugin on mac & PC
Get top tier-sound at any show, of any size or budget
Musicians: get your exact studio sound on stage
Solve room problems with Waves’ specialized plugins
USB sync with digital consoles; no additional cabling
Run up to 64 stereo plugin racks
App optimized & streamlined for live show use
Stable & reliable for live shows with minimal latency
Recall snapshots remotely using the Waves mRecall app
Control multiple plugins at the same time
Compatible with Dugan Speech – automatic real-time gain control for up to 64 mics

Watch It in Action

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Get Studio Sound on Stage. Simpler than Ever.

Get True Studio Sound on Stage
Today’s music not only embraces plugins, but often relies on them for the artist’s true signature. Integrating Waves and any other VST3 plugins into your live rig gives you total freedom over the sound you can conjure for the audience. Make your music sound true to its intention.
Simple to Set Up. Efficient to Mix.
SuperRack Performer is the natural extension of any mixing console, digital or analog. It’s optimized for simple setup and connectivity no matter the venue, and streamlined for live show use with efficient loading, routing, plugin control, quick keys, MIDI-use and snapshot recall.
Create Dream Processing Chains for Each Instrument
Don’t compromise on your live sound in the slightest. Use your favorite EQ, compression, analog saturation and modulation for the vocals and each instrument—the perfect tool for every job. Your FX chains can also be fully dialed in advance or explore our extensive library of presets on the fly.
Save & Recall Snapshots for Each Song
You don’t need to rely on static plugin settings for the whole show. Create and save perfectly dialed snapshots for each song in advance, and recall them as you perform them. You can even do this remotely using the Waves mRecall app.
Solve Venue Problems Automatically
Not every show is in Radio City Music Hall. Sometimes you’ll be mixing a gig in a small club, rooftop, church or multipurpose space with problematic acoustics and sub-par speakers. Waves’ specialty live plugins such as X-FDBK, PSE, F6 and the eMo series will easily handle these issues, so you can focus on creative mixing.
Run ANY VST3 Plugin
SuperRack Performer now lets you run ANY third-party VST3 plugin, in addition to Waves plugins, on a mac or PC. Optimize your performance with your favorite Waves and VST3 plugins to get your absolute best sound in any live show, no matter where it is.
Simple Remote Control App: MixTwin
MixTwin iPad app allows you to control plugins from anywhere in the venue. It’s a zero-hassle remote application that mirrors your mixer window and is tailored for the most practical and functional mixing experience possible.
New! ProLink Integration for DiGiCo & LAWO consoles
ProLink is a completely redesigned, forward-thinking protocol for integration with external consoles. DiGiCo & LAWO users will benefit from a faster, more powerful console integration of the SuperRack system that includes session and snapshot integration, plugin control and tempo control.

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Latency	SuperRack Performer is an ASIO / Core Audio host and uses your audio interface to stream audio in and out of the application. As such, latency depends on your ASIO/Core Audio buffer settings. For example, at 48kHz, a setting of 256 samples buffer size would mean 256 samples on the input path + 256 samples on the output path, totaling 512 samples, which at 48kHz means latency of ~5.3ms*. Some of the plugins introduce their own processing latency, independent of where they run. For more info on plugin latency, click here.	SuperRack SoundGrid is a SoundGrid host, using a server to process the audio, and dedicated SoundGrid interface to stream audio in and out. Latency, in this case, is determined by the server’s processing buffer, which is usually less than 1ms, and the I/O’s own latency, which is usually a few samples. In general, SoundGrid’s in-to-out latency is =<1ms. Some of the plugins introduce their own processing latency, independent of where they run. For more info on plugin latency, click here.
Processing	SuperRack Performer is similar to any DAW, doing its processing on your computer’s CPU. The faster your computer is, the more (and heavier) plugins you can run at the same time. Note that if you set your latency to a higher value, you can usually get more CPU for processing. You don’t want to overdo it on your CPU though, as running at high CPU might introduce sluggishness in your computer’s response.	SuperRack SoundGrid uses SoundGrid DSP Servers to do its processing. A server can usually run dozens if not hundreds of plugins at the same time. You can also stack up to 4 servers to get more processing and add servers for redundancy. For example, the One-C SoundGrid Server, which is a medium-range server, can run 176 instances of C6, or 512 instances of the SSL E-Channel at less than 1ms latency.
Required gear	You need your computer for processing. You’ll also need a USB cable if your console supports USB streaming in and out, or an ASIO/Core Audio interface to connect your computer or laptop to the console.	SuperRack SoundGrid requires a SoundGrid setup to do its thing. This setup usually comprises of: Your computer/laptop, to run the application. A SoundGrid DSP Server to do the processing. A SoundGrid I/O, to connect to your console. You can see the various solutions available here. A network switch to connect everything together.
Supported sample rates	44.1kHz – 96kHz	44.1kHz – 96kHz
Connectivity	To connect to your console, you’ll need either a USB cable if your console supports USB in/out streaming, or an ASIO/Core Audio audio interface that can connect to your console. For example, if your console supports MADI in and out, an RME MADiface or similar interface could do the job. If your console has analog ins and outs, then any analog interface would be the thing to use.	A SoundGrid system connects to your console via a SoundGrid interface that works with your console. Click here for a list of the supported consoles and how to connect.
Remote Control	Various functions in SuperRack Performer and its plugins can be controlled by MIDI. Snapshot recall can also be done using mRecall, an iOS/Android application.	Various functions in SuperRack SoundGrid and its plugins can be controlled by MIDI. Snapshot recall can also be done using mRecall, an iOS/Android application. If your setup includes a DiGiCo console then SuperRack can be directly controlled from the console, and integrated into the console’s workflow.

*For FOH processing, you can usually get away with up to ~10ms of latency without anyone in the audience noticing. For monitoring, try not to exceed 5ms.