Can’t Find Waves ReWire Plugin in Host Application

Jun 24, 2024

If you are using Waves Tune in a host application that requires the Waves ReWire plugin (REAPER or Pro Tools) and you can’t find it, please follow these steps.

Step #1 - Rescan for plugins

How to Find Your Plugins in REAPER
- 1. Quit Pro Tools.
  2. Drag the following folder to your desktop:
    - Windows: C:\Users\Public\Pro Tools\AAXPlugInCache
    - Mac: Macintosh HD > Users > Shared > Pro Tools > AAXPlugInCache
  3. Launch Pro Tools and create a new project with a supported sample rate, add a mono AUX track and check if Waves ReWire now shows under the Instruments menu.
  4. If everything then works properly, you can delete AAXPlugInCache folder from your desktop.

If the plugin is still missing, proceed to step #2 below.

Step #2 - Repair

Launch the Waves Central application:
Windows: via the desktop shortcut or Start Menu > All Programs > Waves Central.
Mac: Applications > Waves Central.
Log into Waves Central.
Click the Setting page.
Under Maintenance > Repair, click Repair and follow the on-screen instructions.

If the plugin is still missing, proceed to step #3 below.

Step #3 - Reinstall Waves Tune via Waves Central

Refer to the steps described in the Installing My Products and Demos article.

None of the above worked? Please contact Waves Tech Support.

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