Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Clarity Vx / Pro and Clarity Vx DeReverb / Pro:
Mac: Intel Xeon-E processors are not supported Windows:
Intel Xeon processors are not supported
Supported on Intel processors Gen 6 and above
AMD processors lower than Ryzen 9 are not supported
COSMOS Sample Finder, StudioVerse Audio Effects & Instruments, Key Detector: Intel processors must be Gen 5 or above and support AVX.
Waves Instruments: Additional disk-space may be required for sample libraries. Specific information available on each instrument’s page.
RAM: Grand Rhapsody’s & Bass Finger’s minimal RAM required is 16 GB (and not 8GB, as generally described for all plugins). [Mac & Windows].
Mac models without ‘Metal’ support are not supported with V14. Learn more.
Windows: AMD Ryzen 7 is not supported.
Windows 10 64 bit (Pre-21H2) is not supported with software version 14.
Current version licenses will activate older version software (V9 and above), if the product/s in question exists in this software version.
Multiple versions of Waves plugins (for example v13 and v14) should be able to work on the same system (as long the system supports each of those versions)—but please note that we no longer test or officially support this scenario.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Clarity Vx / Pro and Clarity Vx DeReverb / Pro:
Mac: Intel Xeon-E processors are not supported Windows:
Intel Xeon processors are not supported
Supported on Intel processors Gen 6 and above
AMD processors lower than Ryzen 9 are not supported
COSMOS Sample Finder & StudioRack: Intel processors must be Gen 5 or above and support AVX.
StudioRack:
StudioRack V14 can load non-Waves VST3 plugins if supported on local OS and the plugins’ VST3 component is installed (not SoundGrid-compatible, no SoundGrid offload capabilities). Learn how to scan VST3 plugins here.
Non-Waves VST3 plugins without Apple Silicon support will open in DAWs that use the Rosetta 2 only.
Waves Instruments: Additional disk-space may be required for sample libraries. Specific information available on each instrument’s page.
RAM: Grand Rhapsody’s & Bass Finger’s minimal RAM required is 16 GB (and not 8GB, as generally described for all plugins). [Mac & Windows].
Windows 10 64 bit (Pre-2004) is not supported with software version 13.0.
Mac models without ‘Metal’ support are not supported with V13. Learn more.
Currently, having a Windows user account name that includes non-English characters may prompt a Waveshell error message while scanning V13 plugins in your DAW. We are working on a fix for this issue. Workaround: Create a new Admin user account with English characters only, then install and run the plugins on the new user account.
Current version licenses will activate older version software (V9 and above), if the product/s in question exists in this software version.
Multiple versions of Waves plugins (for example v13 and v14) should be able to work on the same system (as long the system supports each of those versions)—but please note that we no longer test or officially support this scenario.
Software versions earlier than 9.92 cannot co-exist with software versions above V10. To run V9 side by side with a newer version, please install version 9.92.
For this reason, installing a newer version alongside V9 may cause temporary loss of access to V9 plugins on systems that support both versions. We are aware of this issue, which can be resolved by reinstalling V9.92 plugins or contacting Tech Support.
Waves plugins are officially supported on up to two screens in third-party DAWs and host applications.
Windows: Supported CPUs are Intel Core i5, i7, i9, (all Gen 6 and above) AMD Ryzen 9 Xeon processors are not supported
Waves Instruments: Additional disk-space may be required for sample libraries. Specific information available on each instrument’s page.
RAM: Grand Rhapsody’s & Bass Finger’s minimal RAM required is 16 GB (and not 8GB, as generally described for all plugins). [Mac & Windows].
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
macOS 11.0.1 is officially supported with software version 12.0, not 12.7.
Windows 10 64 bit (Pre-2004) is officially supported with software version 12.0, not 12.7.
Mac models without ‘Metal’ support are not supported with V12. Learn more.
MacPro models from 2012 and earlier are not supported with V12.
Current version licenses will activate older version software (V9 and above), if the product/s in question exists in this software version.
Multiple versions of Waves plugins (for example v13 and v14) should be able to work on the same system (as long the system supports each of those versions)—but please note that we no longer test or officially support this scenario.
Software versions earlier than 9.92 cannot co-exist with software versions above V10. To run V9 side by side with a newer version, please install version 9.92.
For this reason, installing a newer version alongside V9 may cause temporary loss of access to V9 plugins on systems that support both versions. We are aware of this issue, which can be resolved by reinstalling V9.92 plugins or contacting Tech Support.
Waves plugins are officially supported on up to two screens in third-party DAWs and host applications.
Waves Instruments: Additional disk-space may be required for sample libraries. Specific information available on each instrument’s page.
RAM: Grand Rhapsody’s & Bass Finger’s minimal RAM required is 16 GB (and not 8GB, as generally described for all plugins). [Mac & Windows].
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Version 11
Mac
CPU Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon
Memory 8 GB RAM 8 GB free disk space on the system drive
Operating System 10.12.6 - 10.15
Screen Resolution Minimum: 1024x768 Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024 USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
Temporarily, parameter mapping and preset browsing via KOMPLETE KONTROL and MASCHINE are not possible on macOS 10.15 systems that never had Waves installed on them, as necessary NKS components cannot be installed at this time. We are working to fix this as soon as possible.
Current version licenses will activate older version software (V9 and above), if the product/s in question exists in this software version.
Multiple versions of Waves plugins (for example v13 and v14) should be able to work on the same system (as long the system supports each of those versions)—but please note that we no longer test or officially support this scenario.
To check if a plugin exists in V11, scroll to the bottom of the V11 download page.
Software versions earlier than 9.92 cannot co-exist with software versions above V10. To run V9 side by side with a newer version, please install version 9.92.
For this reason, installing a newer version alongside V9 may cause temporary loss of access to V9 plugins on systems that support both versions. We are aware of this issue, which can be resolved by reinstalling V9.92 plugins or contacting Tech Support.
Waves plugins are officially supported on up to two screens in third-party DAWs / host applications.
Waves Instruments:Additional disk-space may be required for sample libraries. Specific information available on each instrument’s page.
Memory:Grand Rhapsody’s & Bass Finger’s minimal Memory (Ram) required is 16 GB (and not 8GB, as generally described for all plugins). [Mac & Windows].
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Version 10
Mac
CPU Intel Core i5 / i7 / Xeon
Memory 8 GB RAM 8 GB free disk space on the system drive
Operating System 10.11.6 - 10.14.5
Screen Resolution Minimum: 1024x768 Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024 USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
Support for Visually Impaired Users Mac OS Sierra 10.12.4 VoiceOver Utility enabled Pro Tools 12.7 Logic 10.3.1 Please note: Waves Central and preset management via the WaveSystem Toolbar are currently not supported.
Current version licenses will activate older version software (V9 and above), if the product/s in question exists in this software version.
Multiple versions of Waves plugins (for example v13 and v14) should be able to work on the same system (as long the system supports each of those versions)—but please note that we no longer test or officially support this scenario.
To check if a plugin exists in V10, scroll to the bottom of the V10 download page.
Software versions earlier than 9.92 cannot co-exist with software versions above V10. To run V9 side by side with a newer version, please install version 9.92.
For this reason, installing a newer version alongside V9 may cause temporary loss of access to V9 plugins on systems that support both versions. We are aware of this issue, which can be resolved by reinstalling V9.92 plugins or contacting Tech Support.
Mac OS El Capitan and later:When multiple GUI actions are performed on MultiRack, memory may gradually become full and the computer might freeze. We advise to restart the computer occasionally to clear the memory cache, or to restart it prior to the show.
Waves Instruments:Additional disk-space may be required for sample libraries. Specific information available on each instrument’s page.
Memory:Grand Rhapsody’s & Bass Finger’s minimal Memory (Ram) required is 16 GB (and not 8GB, as generally described for all plugins). [Mac & Windows].
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Version 9.92
Mac
CPU Intel Core i5 / i7 / Xeon
Memory 8 GB RAM 8 GB free disk space on the system drive
Operating System 10.10.5 - 10.13.3
Screen Resolution Minimum: 1024x768 Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024 USB displays are not supported as the primary display.
Support for Visually Impaired Users Mac OS Sierra 10.12.4 VoiceOver Utility enabled Pro Tools 12.7 Logic 10.3.1 Please note: Waves Central and preset management via the WaveSystem Toolbar are currently not supported.
Current version licenses will activate older version software (V9 and above), if the product/s in question exists in this software version.
Multiple versions of Waves plugins (for example v13 and v14) should be able to work on the same system (as long the system supports each of those versions)—but please note that we no longer test or officially support this scenario.
To check if a plugin exists in V9.92, scroll to the bottom of the V9.92 download page.
Software versions earlier than 9.92 cannot co-exist with software versions above V10. To run V9 side by side with a newer version, please install version 9.92.
For this reason, installing a newer version alongside V9 may cause temporary loss of access to V9 plugins on systems that support both versions. We are aware of this issue, which can be resolved by reinstalling V9.92 plugins or contacting Tech Support.
MultiRack on Mac OS:When running MultiRack for long periods of time on Mac OS Sierra/El Capitan, occasionally restart the computer to clear the memory cache.
Waves Instruments:Additional disk-space may be required for sample libraries. Specific information available on each instrument’s page.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Version 9.6
Mac
CPU Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon
Memory 4 GB RAM 4 GB free disk space on the system drive
Current version licenses will activate older version software (V9 and above), if the product/s in question exists in this software version.
Multiple versions of Waves plugins (for example v13 and v14) should be able to work on the same system (as long the system supports each of those versions)—but please note that we no longer test or officially support this scenario.
To check if a plugin exists in V9.6, scroll to the bottom of the V9.6 download page.
Software versions earlier than 9.92 cannot co-exist with software versions above V10. To run V9 side by side with a newer version, please install version 9.92.
For this reason, installing a newer version alongside V9 may cause temporary loss of access to V9 plugins on systems that support both versions. We are aware of this issue, which can be resolved by reinstalling V9.92 plugins or contacting Tech Support.
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz / AMD Athlon 64 or equivalent
RAM 1 GB on XP 2 GB on Vista / Windows 7
Operating System WinXP 32-bit SP2 & SP3 Vista Business 32-bit SP1 Vista Ultimate 32-bit SP1 Windows 7 32-bit Windows 7 64-bit (using 32 bit host applications)
Screen Resolution 1024x768 32-bit
Version 7
Intel-based Mac
CPU Core Duo 1.83Ghz
RAM 2 GB
Operating System 10.5.8 - 10.6.4
Screen Resolution 1024x768
Windows
CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz / AMD Athlon 64 or equivalent
RAM 1 GB on XP 2 GB on Vista / Windows 7
Operating System WinXP 32-bit SP2 & SP3 Vista Business 32-bit SP1 Vista Ultimate 32-bit SP1 Windows 7 32-bit
Screen Resolution 1024x768 32-bit
Mac PPC
CPU G5 Dual 2Ghz
RAM 1 GB
Operating System 10.4.11 - 10.5.x
Screen Resolution 1024x768
Version 6
Intel-based Mac
CPU Core Duo 1.83Ghz
RAM 1 GB
Operating System 10.4.11 - 10.5.6
Screen Resolution 1024x768
Windows
CPU Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz / AMD Athlon 64 or equivalent
RAM 1 GB on XP 2 GB on Vista
Operating System WinXP 32-bit SP3 Vista Business 32-bit Vista Ultimate 32-bit
Screen Resolution 1024x768 32-bit
Mac PPC
CPU G5 Dual 2Ghz
RAM 1 GB
Operating System 10.4.11 - 10.5.6
Screen Resolution 1024x768
eMotion LV1 Live Mixer
Version 14
Mac
Model/CPU Intel or Silicon Architecture Intel MacBook Air is not supported
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
Screen Resolution 720p to 4k Auto scaling is enabled by default. Recommended resolution with scaling disabled: 1280x768 / 1360x768
eMotion LV1 V12 and above requires a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’. Learn more.
Windows
CPU Intel i3 or higher
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows 10 64-bit Windows 11
Screen Resolution 720p to 4k Auto scaling is enabled by default. Recommended resolution with scaling disabled: 1280x768 / 1360x768
Starting with Mac OS Ventura, network timing & priority infrastructure introduced some changes, affecting SoundGrid driver performance. As a result, using Apple computers for recording or playback with the SoundGrid driver may exhibit intermittent audio dropouts. Apple and Waves are working in collaboration towards fixing this issue, however until resolved, we recommend using Windows computers for recording and playback with the SoundGrid driver. Still, there are many systems that record/playback with Apple computers flawlessly, so we strongly suggest to review the SoundGrid Recording/Playback Tips for Apple Computers article.
Using Apple Macs to run SoundGrid host applications, such as SuperRack SoundGrid or eMotion LV1, is fully supported.
eMotion LV1 V14 supports V15 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14.
eMotion LV1 V14 supports V14 and V13 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 11.6.5, 12.6 and 13.4.
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
SoundGrid host applications must be aligned to the same version for Device Sharing.
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, consult this page for up-to-date information on Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapters for SoundGrid networking on Mac computers.
Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Windows Users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid ASIO Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with an Asix AX88179A chipset. We've specifically tested the following adapter: Pluggable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000.
For some systems it is advisable to use a secondary computer for recording/playback. This provides optimal CPU and disk performance on the primary computer that is running eMotion LV1.
Please note: When using the SoundGrid Connect feature, the only local devices supported in eMotion LV1 v11 and up are the built-in output of macOS X Core Audio and built-in Windows drivers (with ASIO4ALL).
Supported SoundGrid Servers
All SoundGrid servers are supported, except DiGiGrid DGS-XL (not sold by Waves), which is neither certified nor supported for use with eMotion LV1.
When used as the primary server, SoundGrid Impact (discontinued), Mobile and Proton servers support the eMotion LV1 16-channel configuration at sample rates of up to 48 kHz only.
The legacy DiGiGrid IOS is supported by the eMotion LV1 16-channel configuration at sample rates of up to 48 kHz only.
For detailed CPU consumption benchmarks, see our Compare Servers page.
Supported Cables
Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7 S/FTP cables are supported. Tested and approved cable length: 100 meters from SoundGrid I/O to switch, 10 meters from SoundGrid Server to switch and up to 4 hops/switches. Consult this page for further info.
Supported Network Switches
Consult this page for up-to-date information on network switches that can be used in a SoundGrid audio networking and processing system. Take special note of the specific model and version of the switch – some versions work well, others don’t. To ensure compatibility, we recommend that you obtain the switches through Waves.
Supported Plugins
eMotion LV1 V14 supports V14 and V13 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 11.6.5, 12.6 and 13.4.
eMotion LV1 does not currently support third-party plugins. SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers may be supported in the future, pending the manufacturers schedule.
Model/CPU MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Apple Silicon (with macOS 12 and up), via Rosetta How to install MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Intel i5 CPU or higher MacBook Air laptops are not supported
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System 10.15.7, 11.6.5, 12.6, 13.0.1
Screen Resolution 720p to 4k Auto scaling is enabled by default. Recommended resolution with scaling disabled: 1280x768 / 1360x768
eMotion LV1 V12 and above requires a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’. Learn more.
Windows
CPU Intel i3 or higher
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows 10 64-bit Windows 11
Screen Resolution 720p to 4k Auto scaling is enabled by default. Recommended resolution with scaling disabled: 1280x768 / 1360x768
Mac models without ‘Metal’ support are not supported with the current version. Learn more.
MacPro models from 2012 and earlier are not supported with the current version.
eMotion LV1 V13 supports V14 and V13 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7, 11.6.1 and 12.3.
eMotion LV1 V13 supports V12 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7 and 11.6.1 (Intel Only).
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
LV1 V13 requires updating all SoundGrid hardware to v13-compatible firmware.
SoundGrid host applications must be aligned to the same version for Device Sharing.
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, consult this page for up-to-date information on Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapters for SoundGrid networking on Mac computers. Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Windows Users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid ASIO Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with an Asix AX88179A chipset. We've specifically tested the following adapter: Pluggable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000.
If the outputs of a DiGiGrid D / Q / M interface are patched to a Soundgrid Driver, audio will not pass if the Driver Network Buffer is set to 1024 samples in the Soundgrid host application. Workaround: change the driver’s network buffer to 512 or lower.
For some systems it is advisable to use a secondary computer for recording/playback. This provides optimal CPU and disk performance on the primary computer that is running eMotion LV1.
Please note: When using the SoundGrid Connect feature, the only local devices supported in eMotion LV1 v11 and up are the built-in output of macOS X Core Audio and built-in Windows drivers (with ASIO4ALL).
Supported SoundGrid Servers
All SoundGrid servers are supported, except DiGiGrid DGS-XL (not sold by Waves), which is neither certified nor supported for use with eMotion LV1.
SoundGrid Impact (discontinued), Mobile and and Proton servers purchased before April 2022, support the eMotion LV1 16-channel configuration at sample rates of up to 48 kHz only.
Proton servers purchased after April 2022, support the eMotion LV1 32-channel configuration at sample rates of up to 48 kHz only.
The legacy DiGiGrid IOS is supported by the eMotion LV1 16-channel configuration at sample rates of up to 48 kHz only.
For detailed CPU consumption benchmarks, see our Compare Servers page.
Supported Cables
Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7 S/FTP cables are supported. Tested and approved cable length: 100 meters from SoundGrid I/O to switch, 10 meters from SoundGrid Server to switch and up to 4 hops/switches. Consult this page for further info.
Supported Network Switches
Consult this page for up-to-date information on network switches that can be used in a SoundGrid audio networking and processing system. Take special note of the specific model and version of the switch – some versions work well, others don’t. To ensure compatibility, we recommend that you obtain the switches through Waves.
Supported Plugins
eMotion LV1 V13 supports V14 and V13 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7, 11.6.1 and 12.3.
eMotion LV1 V13 supports V12 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7 and 11.6.1 (Intel Only)
eMotion LV1 v13, v12, v11 and v10 support 64-bit plugins only, and therefore does not currently support third-party plugins. SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers will be supported in the future, pending the manufacturers’ schedule.
Model/CPU MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Intel i5 CPU or higher MacBook Air laptops are not supported Apple M1 (ARM-based) processors are not yet supported.
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System 10.14.6, 10.15.7, 11.0.1 (Intel only)
Screen Resolution 720p to 4k Auto scaling is enabled by default. Recommended resolution with scaling disabled: 1280x768 / 1360x768
eMotion V12 requires a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’. Learn more.
Windows
CPU Intel i3 or higher
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows 10 64-bit
Screen Resolution 720p to 4k Auto scaling is enabled by default. Recommended resolution with scaling disabled: 1280x768 / 1360x768
Tablets Windows 10 64-bit with Intel i5 and up CPU
Mac models without ‘Metal’ support are not supported with the current version. Learn more.
MacPro models from 2012 and earlier are not supported with the current version.
eMotion LV1 v12 supports V12 and V11 plugins, on the following operating systems only: Windows 10, macOS 10.14.6, 10.15.7 and 11.0.1 (Intel only).
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can the affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
We have found a compatibility issue where our SoundGrid applications (eMotion LV1, SuperRack, SoundGrid Studio) may not pass audio after updating to macOS 11.3 on systems running an application named ‘Cisco FireAMP’ (part of an enterprise IT management tool). If you do not have ‘Cisco FireAMP’ installed, you may update to macOS 11.3 safely, without concern. If you do have this application and experience this issue in your SoundGrid application after updating to macOS 11.3, disabling the AMP network extension feature will resolve the issue.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, Apple computers should use one of the following adapters:
Sonnet Solo 10GB Thunderbolt 3-to-Ethernet Adapter (Type C connector)
OWC Thunderbolt 3 10GB Ethernet Adapter (Type C connector)
Apple Thunderbolt 2 to 1GB Ethernet Adapter (MDP connector)
Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Windows Users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid ASIO Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with an Asix AX88179A chipset. We've specifically tested the following adapter: Pluggable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000.
If the outputs of a DiGiGrid D / Q / M interface are patched to a Soundgrid Driver, audio will not pass if the Driver Network Buffer is set to 1024 samples in the Soundgrid host application. Workaround: change the driver’s network buffer to 512 or lower.
For some systems it is advisable to use a secondary computer for recording/playback. This provides optimal CPU and disk performance on the primary computer that is running eMotion LV1.
Please note: When using the SoundGrid Connect feature, the only local devices supported in eMotion LV1 v11 and up are the built-in output of macOS X Core Audio and built-in Windows drivers (with ASIO4ALL).
Supported SoundGrid Servers
All SoundGrid servers are supported, except DiGiGrid DGS-XL (not sold by Waves), which is neither certified nor supported for use with eMotion LV1.
SoundGrid Impact, Mobile and Proton servers support the eMotion LV1 16-channel configuration at sample rates of up to 48 kHz only.
The legacy DiGiGrid IOS is supported by the eMotion LV1 16-channel configuration at sample rates of up to 48 kHz only.
For detailed CPU consumption benchmarks, see our Compare Servers page.
SoundGrid v11 firmware required
Supported Cables
Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7 cables are supported. Tested and approved cable length: 100 meters from I/O box to switch; up to 4 hops/switches. Consult this page for further info.
eMotion LV1 v12, v11 and v10 support 64-bit plugins only, and therefore does not currently support third-party plugins. SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers will be supported in the future, pending the manufacturers’ schedule.
eMotion LV1 v11 supports v10 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 10, macOS 10.13.6 and macOS 10.14.6.
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can the affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
We highly recommend using these computers, customized specifically to run eMotion LV1:
Waves Axis One – recommended for all LV1 configurations
Waves Axis Proton – recommended only for 16-ch. and 32-ch. LV1 configurations
We can also recommend the following qualified systems:
Mac mini 2014 and up, i7, 8 GB RAM, minimum 256 GB SSD (not Fusion), Windows 10 via Bootcamp.
HP EliteDesk 800 G3, Customized with i5-7600 CPU @ 3.5Ghz, 16 GB RAM, 128/256 SSD, Intel HD Graphics 630, 3 display ports, Ethernet port (Intel I219-LM), Windows 10.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, Apple computers should use one of the following adapters:
Sonnet Solo 10GB Thunderbolt 3-to-Ethernet Adapter (Type C connector)
OWC Thunderbolt 3 10GB Ethernet Adapter (Type C connector)
Apple Thunderbolt 2 to 1GB Ethernet Adapter (MDP connector)
Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Windows Users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use the following qualified adapter:
Plugable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000
For some systems it is advisable to use a secondary computer for recording/playback. This provides optimal CPU and disk performance on the primary computer that is running eMotion LV1.
Compatible firmware required: SoundGrid I/O firmware v10.3 is currently compatible with eMotion LV1 v11.
Please note: When using the SoundGrid Connect feature, the only local devices supported in eMotion LV1 v11 are the built-in output of macOS X Core Audio and built-in Windows drivers (with ASIO4ALL).
Supported SoundGrid Servers
All SoundGrid servers are supported, except DiGiGrid DGS-XL (not sold by Waves), which is neither certified nor supported for use with eMotion LV1.
SoundGrid Impact, Mobile and Proton servers support the eMotion LV1 16-channel configuration at sample rates of up to 48 kHz only.
The legacy DiGiGrid IOS is supported by the eMotion LV1 16-channel configuration at sample rates of up to 48 kHz only.
For detailed CPU consumption benchmarks, see our Compare Servers page.
SoundGrid v11 firmware required
Supported Cables
Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7 cables are supported. Tested and approved cable length: 100 meters from I/O box to switch; up to 4 hops/switches. Consult this page for further info.
eMotion LV1 v11 and v10 support 64-bit plugins only, and therefore does not currently support third-party plugins. 32-bit SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers will be supported in the future, pending the manufacturers’ schedule.
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
Bucket View in the CLA MixHub plugin is currently not supported in eMotion LV1.
When mapping CLA MixHub to the Channel overview window, graphic errors may show in the overview display.
Installing eMotion LV1 v10 will update all SoundGrid firmware (interfaces and servers) and drivers to v10, which is not compatible with SoundGrid v9 software. To also use MultiRack SoundGrid or SoundGrid Studio, you will need to switch between v10 and v9 SoundGrid firmware and drivers.
We highly recommend using the following qualified systems:
Mac mini 2014 and up, i7, 8 GB RAM, minimum 256 GB SSD (not Fusion), Windows 10 via Bootcamp.
HP EliteDesk 800 G3, Customized with i5-7600 CPU @ 3.5Ghz, 16 GB RAM, 128/256 SSD, Intel HD Graphics 630, 3 display ports, Ethernet port (Intel I219-LM), Windows 10.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, new Apple computers featuring Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C connectivity should use one of the following adapters:
Sonnet Solo 10G Thunderbolt 3-to-Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter
Windows Users: Connecting to a SoundGrid network via Thunderbolt 3 is currently not supported.
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can the affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
Tactus Control is only supported with eMotion LV1 v9.14.0.423, it is not supported with eMotion LV1 v10.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
For some systems it is advisable to use a secondary computer for recording/playback. This provides optimal CPU and disk performance on the primary computer that is running eMotion LV1.
SoundGrid v10 firmware required
Supported SoundGrid Servers
All SoundGrid servers are supported, except DiGiGrid DGS-XL (not sold by Waves), which is neither certified nor supported for use with eMotion LV1.
Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7 cables are supported. Tested and approved cable length: 100 meters from I/O box to switch; up to 4 hops/switches. Consult this page for further info.
eMotion LV1 v10 supports 64-bit plugins only, and therefore does not currently support third-party plugins. SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers will be supported in the future, pending the manufacturers’ schedule.
Starting with Mac OS Ventura, network timing & priority infrastructure introduced some changes, affecting SoundGrid driver performance. As a result, using Apple computers for recording or playback with the SoundGrid driver may exhibit intermittent audio dropouts. Apple and Waves are working in collaboration towards fixing this issue, however until resolved, we recommend using Windows computers for recording and playback with the SoundGrid driver. Still, there are many systems that record/playback with Apple computers flawlessly, so we strongly suggest to review the SoundGrid Recording/Playback Tips for Apple Computers article.
Using Apple Macs to run SoundGrid host applications, such as SuperRack SoundGrid or eMotion LV1, is fully supported.
SuperRack V14 supports V15 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14.
SuperRack V14 supports V14 and V13 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 11.6.5, 12.6, 13.4.
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
SoundGrid host applications must be aligned to the same version for Device Sharing.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, consult this page for up-to-date information on Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapters for SoundGrid networking on Mac computers. Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Windows Users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid ASIO Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with an Asix AX88179A chipset. We've specifically tested the following adapter: Pluggable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000.
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
For some systems it is advisable to use a secondary computer for recording/playback. This provides optimal CPU and disk performance on the primary computer that is running SuperRack.
Supported SoundGrid Servers
All SoundGrid servers are supported, except DiGiGrid DGS-XL (not sold by Waves), which is neither certified nor supported for use with SuperRack.
For detailed SoundGrid server benchmarks, please see the Tech Specs tab in each of the servers product pages, or our comprehensive Compare Servers page.
SoundGrid Impact (discontinued), Mobile and Proton servers support SuperRack SoundGrid up to 32-rack configuration at sample rates of up to 48 kHz only. Actual performance will also depend on the plugin load per given session.
Supported Cables
Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7 S/FTP cables are supported. Tested and approved cable length: 100 meters from SoundGrid I/O to switch, 10 meters from the SoundGrid Server to switch. Consult this page for further info.
Supported Network Switches
Consult this page for up-to-date information on network switches that can be used in a SoundGrid audio networking and processing system. Take special note of the specific model and version of the switch – some versions work well, others don’t. To ensure compatibility, we recommend that you obtain the switches through Waves.
Third-party plugins: SuperRack supports 64-bit plugins only, and therefore does not currently support third-party plugins. SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers may be supported in the future, pending the manufacturers’ schedule.
Model/CPU MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Apple Silicon (with macOS 12 and up), via Rosetta How to install MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Intel i5 CPU or higher MacBook Air laptops are not supported
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System 10.15.7, 11.6.5, 12.6, 13.0.1
Screen Resolution Recommended resolution: 1920x1080 GUI scaling is disabled by default. 720p to 4k with GUI scaling enabled.
SuperRack V12 and above requires a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’. Learn more.
Windows
Model/CPU Intel i5 or higher
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows 10 64-bit Windows 11
Screen Resolution Recommended resolution: 1920x1080 GUI scaling is disabled by default. 720p to 4k with GUI scaling enabled.
Using Apple Silicon computers for recording or playback with the SoundGrid driver may result in intermittent audio dropouts. We are working towards fixing this issue, but until resolved, we recommend using Intel based Mac or Windows computers for recording and playback with the SoundGrid driver. Still, there are many systems that record/playback with Apple Silicon computers flawlessly, so we strongly suggest to review the Recording/Playback Tips for Apple Silicon Macs article.
Using Apple Silicon Macs to run SoundGrid host applications, such as SuperRack SoundGrid or eMotion LV1, is fully supported.
Mac models without ‘Metal’ support are not supported with the current version. Learn more.
MacPro models from 2012 and earlier are not supported with the current version.
SuperRack V13 supports V14 and V13 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7, 11.6.1 and 12.3.
SuperRack V13 supports V12 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7 and 11.6.1 (Intel Only).
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
SoundGrid host applications must be aligned to the same version for Device Sharing.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, consult this page for up-to-date information on Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapters for SoundGrid networking on Mac computers. Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Graphic performance of SuperRack running on macOS Ventura may be slower compared to older versions of macOS. Workaround: Use and external display, or downgrade to macOS Monterey/Big Sur.
Windows Users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid ASIO Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with an Asix AX88179A chipset. We've specifically tested the following adapter: Pluggable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000.
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
If the outputs of a DiGiGrid D / Q / M interface are patched to a Soundgrid Driver, audio will not pass if the Driver Network Buffer is set to 1024 samples in the Soundgrid host application. Workaround: change the driver’s network buffer to 512 or lower.
For some systems it is advisable to use a secondary computer for recording/playback. This provides optimal CPU and disk performance on the primary computer that is running SuperRack.
Supported SoundGrid Servers
All SoundGrid servers are supported, except DiGiGrid DGS-XL (not sold by Waves), which is neither certified nor supported for use with SuperRack.
For detailed SoundGrid server benchmarks, please see the Tech Specs tab in each of the servers product pages, or our comprehensive Compare Servers page.
SoundGrid Impact (discontinued), Mobile and Proton servers support SuperRack SoundGrid up to 32-rack configuration at sample rates of up to 48 kHz only. Actual performance will also depend on the plugin load per given session.
Supported Cables
Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7 S/FTP cables are supported. Tested and approved cable length: 100 meters from SoundGrid I/O to switch, 10 meters from the SoundGrid Server to switch. Consult this page for further info.
Supported Network Switches
Consult this page for up-to-date information on network switches that can be used in a SoundGrid audio networking and processing system. Take special note of the specific model and version of the switch – some versions work well, others don’t. To ensure compatibility, we recommend that you obtain the switches through Waves.
Third-party plugins: SuperRack v12 supports 64-bit plugins only, and therefore does not currently support third-party plugins. SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers will be supported in the future, pending the manufacturers’ schedule.
Model/CPU MacBook Pro / Mac Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Intel i5 CPU or higher MacBook Air laptops are not supported Apple M1 (ARM-based) processors are not yet supported.
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System 10.14.6, 10.15.7, 11.6.1 (Intel only)
Screen Resolution Recommended resolution: 1920x1080 GUI scaling is disabled by default. 720p to 4k with GUI scaling enabled.
SuperRack V12 requires a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’. Learn more.
Windows
Model/CPU Intel i5 or higher
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows 10 64-bit
Screen Resolution Recommended resolution: 1920x1080 GUI scaling is disabled by default. 720p to 4k with GUI scaling enabled.
Tablets Windows 10 64-bit with Intel i5 and up CPU
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
Installing SuperRack v12 will update all SoundGrid firmware (interfaces and servers) and drivers to v12, which is not compatible with SoundGrid v9 software. To also use MultiRack SoundGrid or SoundGrid Studio, you will need to switch between v12 and v9 SoundGrid firmware and drivers.
SoundGrid host applications must be aligned to the same version for Device Sharing.
OS X users: When launching SuperRack, you might experience a brief flicker. This occurs when SuperRack adjusts the computer’s screen resolution and color scheme to its requirements. Upon quitting SuperRack, the screen will revert to the previous resolution and color scheme.
For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, Apple computers should use one of the following adapters:
Sonnet Solo 10GB Thunderbolt 3-to-Ethernet Adapter (Type C connector)
OWC Thunderbolt 3 10GB Ethernet Adapter (Type C connector)
Apple Thunderbolt 2 to 1GB Ethernet Adapter (MDP connector)
Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Windows Users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid ASIO Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with an Asix AX88179A chipset. We've specifically tested the following adapter: Pluggable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000.
DiGiCo Users: DiGiCo V1143 software is required to establish SuperRack remote control.
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
MIDI feedback is not available in SuperRack.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
We have found a compatibility issue where our SoundGrid applications (eMotion LV1, SuperRack, SoundGrid Studio) may not pass audio after updating to macOS 11.3 on systems running an application named ‘Cisco FireAMP’ (part of an enterprise IT management tool). If you do not have ‘Cisco FireAMP’ installed, you may update to macOS 11.3 safely, without concern. If you do have this application and experience this issue in your SoundGrid application after updating to macOS 11.3, disabling the AMP network extension feature will resolve the issue.
If the outputs of a DiGiGrid D / Q / M interface are patched to a Soundgrid Driver, audio will not pass if the Driver Network Buffer is set to 1024 samples in the Soundgrid host application. Workaround: change the driver’s network buffer to 512 or lower.
For some systems it is advisable to use a secondary computer for recording/playback. This provides optimal CPU and disk performance on the primary computer that is running SuperRack.
Supported SoundGrid Servers
All SoundGrid servers are supported, except DiGiGrid DGS-XL (not sold by Waves), which is neither certified nor supported for use with SuperRack.
For detailed SoundGrid server benchmarks, please see the Tech Specs tab in each of the servers product pages.
Supported Cables
Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7 cables are supported. Tested and approved cable length: 100 meters from I/O box to switch; up to 4 hops/switches. Consult this page for further info.
Third-party plugins: SuperRack v12 supports 64-bit plugins only, and therefore does not currently support third-party plugins. SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers will be supported in the future, pending the manufacturers’ schedule.
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
Installing SuperRack v11 will update all SoundGrid firmware (interfaces and servers) and drivers to v11, which is not compatible with SoundGrid v9 software. To also use MultiRack SoundGrid or SoundGrid Studio, you will need to switch between v11 and v9 SoundGrid firmware and drivers.
OS X users: When launching SuperRack, you might experience a brief flicker. This occurs when SuperRack adjusts the computer’s screen resolution and color scheme to its requirements. Upon quitting SuperRack, the screen will revert to the previous resolution and color scheme.
For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, Apple computers should use one of the following adapters:
Sonnet Solo 10GB Thunderbolt 3-to-Ethernet Adapter (Type C connector)
OWC Thunderbolt 3 10GB Ethernet Adapter (Type C connector)
Apple Thunderbolt 2 to 1GB Ethernet Adapter (MDP connector)
Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Windows Users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use the following qualified adapter:
Plugable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000
DiGiCo Users: DiGiCo V1143 software is required to establish SuperRack remote control.
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
MIDI feedback is not available in SuperRack.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
For some systems it is advisable to use a secondary computer for recording/playback. This provides optimal CPU and disk performance on the primary computer that is running SuperRack.
Supported SoundGrid Servers
All SoundGrid servers are supported, except DiGiGrid DGS-XL (not sold by Waves), which is neither certified nor supported for use with SuperRack.
For detailed SoundGrid server benchmarks, please see the Tech Specs tab in each of the servers product pages.
Supported Cables
Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7 cables are supported. Tested and approved cable length: 100 meters from I/O box to switch; up to 4 hops/switches. Consult this page for further info.
Third-party plugins: SuperRack v11 supports 64-bit plugins only, and therefore does not currently support third-party plugins. SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers will be supported in the future, pending the manufacturers’ schedule.
SuperRack Performer supports any Core Audio (Mac) or ASIO (PC) audio device.
Important Notes:
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Known Issues
For a list of all known issues, please click here.
Control Surfaces
Touch and Multi-Touch Screens
Supports up to four screens (requires 4-port graphic adapter).
Multi-touch support for Windows 10 and 11 only, with touchscreens supporting 10-point touch.
VST3: SuperRack Performer can load non-Waves VST3 plugins if supported on local OS and the plugin’s VST3 component is installed. Learn how to scan VST3 plugins here.
On Apple Silicon systems, non-Waves VST3 plugins must be ARM compatible.
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
Bucket View in the CLA MixHub plugin is currently not supported in MultiRack.
Compact servers are supported under MultiRack SoundGrid up to version 9.5 only.
We highly recommend using the following qualified systems:
Mac mini 2014 and up, i7, 8 GB RAM, minimum 256 GB SSD, Windows 10 via Bootcamp.
HP EliteDesk 800 G3, Customized with i5-7600 CPU @ 3.5Ghz, 16 GB RAM, 128/256 SSD, Intel HD Graphics 630, 3 display ports, Ethernet port (Intel I219-LM), Windows 10.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, new Apple computers featuring Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C connectivity should use one of the following adapters:
Sonnet Solo 10G Thunderbolt 3-to-Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter
Mac OS El Capitan and later: When multiple GUI actions are performed on MultiRack, memory may gradually become full and the computer might freeze. We advise to restart the computer occasionally to clear the memory cache, or to restart it prior to the show.
Touch and Multi-Touch Screens:
Multi-touch support for Windows 8.1 and up, with touchscreens supporting 10-point touch.
Single-touch support for Mac (using compatible drivers).
Windows Users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use the following qualified adapter:
Plugable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can the affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Model/CPU MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Apple Silicon (with macOS 12 and up), via Rosetta How to install MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Intel i5 CPU or higher MacBook Air laptops are not supported
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
Windows
Model/CPU Intel i5 or higher
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows 10 64-bit Windows 11
Screen Resolution Full HD
More helpful information about the SoundGrid Driver:
Starting with Mac OS Ventura, network timing & priority infrastructure introduced some changes, affecting SoundGrid driver performance. As a result, using Apple computers for recording or playback with the SoundGrid driver may exhibit intermittent audio dropouts. Apple and Waves are working in collaboration towards fixing this issue, however until resolved, we recommend using Windows computers for recording and playback with the SoundGrid driver. Still, there are many systems that record/playback with Apple computers flawlessly, so we strongly suggest to review the SoundGrid Recording/Playback Tips for Apple Computers article.
Using Apple Macs to run SoundGrid host applications, such as SuperRack SoundGrid or eMotion LV1, is fully supported.
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
SoundGrid configuration and patching requires a SoundGrid V13 or V12 application, such as SuperRack to be installed.
If the outputs of a DiGiGrid D / Q / M interface are patched to a Soundgrid Driver, audio will not pass if the Driver Network Buffer is set to 1024 samples in the Soundgrid host application. Workaround: change the driver’s network buffer to 512 or lower.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Windows
For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid ASIO Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with an Asix AX88179A chipset. We've specifically tested the following adapter: Pluggable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000.
Using Apple Silicon computers for recording or playback with the SoundGrid driver may result in intermittent audio dropouts. We are working towards fixing this issue, but until resolved, we recommend using Intel based Mac or Windows computers for recording and playback with the SoundGrid driver. Using Apple Silicon Macs to run SoundGrid host applications, such as SuperRack SoundGrid or eMotion LV1, is fully supported. For more info refer to the How to Set up SoundGrid Apps and Driver on Apple Silicon Macs article.
Some Intel MacBook Pro computers use two graphic adapters, to avoid possible SoundGrid Driver Audio drops during GPU switching, we recommend to disable the Automatic graphic switching option on these computers, as detailed in this Apple support article.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, consult this page for up-to-date information on Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapters for SoundGrid networking on Mac computers.
Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Sample Rate Support
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver and SoundGrid Connect support 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz.
Latency
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver uses a network buffer when connecting to the SoundGrid network in addition to the ASIO/Core Audio buffer. The network buffer can be set to 104–1024 samples. A round trip through a non-SoundGrid ASIO/Core driver used with SoundGrid Connect (adds processing power to mixes) and SoundGrid processing then back will exhibit additional latency. The total latency for the round trip will commonly be more than 6 ms. See the manual for more information.
Connections
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver supports up to 128 input and 128 output channels.
All connections and configurations require a SoundGrid host Application.
Model/CPU MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Apple Silicon (with macOS 12 and up), via Rosetta How to install MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Intel i5 CPU or higher MacBook Air laptops are not supported
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System 10.15.7, 11.6.5, 12.6, 13.0.1
Windows
Model/CPU Intel i5 or higher
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows 10 64-bit Windows 11
Screen Resolution Full HD
More helpful information about the SoundGrid Driver:
Using Apple Silicon computers for recording or playback with the SoundGrid driver may result in intermittent audio dropouts. We are working towards fixing this issue, but until resolved, we recommend using Intel based Mac or Windows computers for recording and playback with the SoundGrid driver. Still, there are many systems that record/playback with Apple Silicon computers flawlessly, so we strongly suggest to review the Recording/Playback Tips for Apple Silicon Macs article.
Using Apple Silicon Macs to run SoundGrid host applications, such as SuperRack SoundGrid or eMotion LV1, is fully supported.
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
SoundGrid configuration and patching requires a SoundGrid V13 or V12 application, such as SuperRack to be installed.
If the outputs of a DiGiGrid D / Q / M interface are patched to a Soundgrid Driver, audio will not pass if the Driver Network Buffer is set to 1024 samples in the Soundgrid host application. Workaround: change the driver’s network buffer to 512 or lower.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Windows
For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid ASIO Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with an Asix AX88179A chipset. We've specifically tested the following adapter: Pluggable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000.
Mac
Some Intel MacBook Pro computers use two graphic adapters, to avoid possible SoundGrid Driver Audio drops during GPU switching, we recommend to disable the Automatic graphic switching option on these computers, as detailed in this Apple support article.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, consult this page for up-to-date information on Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapters for SoundGrid networking on Mac computers.
Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Sample Rate Support
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver and SoundGrid Connect support 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz.
Latency
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver uses a network buffer when connecting to the SoundGrid network in addition to the ASIO/Core Audio buffer. The network buffer can be set to 104–1024 samples.
A round trip through a non-SoundGrid ASIO/Core driver used with SoundGrid Connect (adds processing power to mixes) and SoundGrid processing then back will exhibit additional latency. The total latency for the round trip will commonly be more than 6 ms. See the manual for more information.
Connections
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver supports up to 128 input and 128 output channels.
All connections and configurations require a SoundGrid host Application.
Version 12
Mac
Model/CPU MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Intel i5 CPU or higher MacBook Air laptops are not supported Apple M1 (ARM-based) processors are not yet supported.
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System 10.14.6, 10.15.7, 11.6.1 (Intel only)
Screen Resolution Full HD
Windows
Model/CPU Intel i5 or higher
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows 10 64-bit
Screen Resolution Full HD
Tablets Windows 10 64-bit with Intel i5 and up CPU
More helpful information about the SoundGrid Driver:
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
SoundGrid configuration and patching requires a SoundGrid V11 or V12 application, such as SuperRack to be installed.
If the outputs of a DiGiGrid D / Q / M interface are patched to a Soundgrid Driver, audio will not pass if the Driver Network Buffer is set to 1024 samples in the Soundgrid host application. Workaround: change the driver’s network buffer to 512 or lower.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Windows
For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid ASIO Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with an Asix AX88179A chipset. We've specifically tested the following adapter: Pluggable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000.
Mac
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, Apple computers should use one of the following adapters:
Sonnet Solo 10GB Thunderbolt 3-to-Ethernet Adapter (Type C connector)
OWC Thunderbolt 3 10GB Ethernet Adapter (Type C connector)
Apple Thunderbolt 2 to 1GB Ethernet Adapter (MDP connector)
Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Sample Rate Support
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver and SoundGrid Connect support 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz
Latency
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver uses a network buffer when connecting to the SoundGrid network in addition to the ASIO/Core Audio buffer. The network buffer can be set to 104–1024 samples.
A round trip through a non-SoundGrid ASIO/Core driver used with SoundGrid Connect and SoundGrid processing then back will exhibit additional latency. The total latency for the round trip will commonly be more than 6 ms. See the manual for more information.
Connections
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver supports up to 128 input and 128 output channels.
All connections and configurations require the SoundGrid Studio Application.
Operating System 10.13.6, 10.14.6, 10.15.7, 11.0.1 (Intel only)
Screen Resolution Full HD
Windows
Model/CPU Intel i5 or higher
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows 10 64-bit
Screen Resolution Full HD
Tablets Windows 10 64-bit with Intel i5 and up CPU
Important Notes:
General
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
SoundGrid configuration and patching requires a SoundGrid V11 application, such as SuperRack to be installed.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Windows
For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid ASIO Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use the following qualified adapter:
Plugable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000
Mac
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, Apple computers should use one of the following adapters:
Sonnet Solo 10GB Thunderbolt 3-to-Ethernet Adapter (Type C connector)
OWC Thunderbolt 3 10GB Ethernet Adapter (Type C connector)
Apple Thunderbolt 2 to 1GB Ethernet Adapter (MDP connector)
Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Sample Rate Support
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver and SoundGrid Connect support 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz
Latency
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver uses a network buffer when connecting to the SoundGrid network in addition to the ASIO/Core Audio buffer. The network buffer can be set to 104–1024 samples.
A round trip through a non-SoundGrid ASIO/Core driver used with SoundGrid Connect and SoundGrid processing then back will exhibit additional latency. The total latency for the round trip will commonly be more than 6 ms. See the manual for more information.
Connections
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver supports up to 128 input and 128 output channels.
All connections and configurations require the SoundGrid Studio Application.
Version 10
Mac
CPU Mac Pro (4,1) or higher MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Intel i5 CPU or higher MacBook Air laptops are not supported
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System 10.12.6 - 10.14.5
Screen Resolution 1280x768 32-bit
Windows
CPU Intel i3 or higher
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows 10
Screen Resolution 1280x768 32-bit
Tablets Windows 10 with Intel i3 and up CPU
Important Notes:
General
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
SoundGrid configuration and patching requires SoundGrid V10 application, such as eMotion Lv1 to be installed..
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Windows
Connecting to a SoundGrid network via Thunderbolt 3 is currently not supported.
Mac
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, new Apple computers featuring Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C connectivity should use one of the following adapters:
Sonnet Solo 10G Thunderbolt 3-to-Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter
SoundGrid Connect Supported Drivers
ASIO/Core Audio drivers supporting multi-client operation and 44.1–96 kHz. Only the built-in output of macOS X Core Audio and Windows drivers (with ASIO4ALL) are supported in eMotion LV1 V10.
Sample Rate Support
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver and SoundGrid Connect support 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz
Latency
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver uses a network buffer when connecting to the SoundGrid network in addition to the ASIO/Core Audio buffer. The network buffer can be set to 104–1024 samples.
A round trip through a non-SoundGrid ASIO/Core driver used with SoundGrid Connect and SoundGrid processing then back will exhibit additional latency. The total latency for the round trip will commonly be more than 6 ms. See the manual for more information.
Connections
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver supports up to 128 input and 128 output channels.
All connections and configurations require the SoundGrid Studio Application.
Version 9
Mac
CPU Mac Pro 4,1 or higher MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Intel i5 CPU or higher MacBook Air laptops are not supported
Memory 6 GB RAM
Operating System 10.11.6 - 10.14.5 * SoundGrid Driver V9 will not be supported under Mac OS X 10.15
Screen Resolution 1024x768 32-bit
Windows
CPU Intel i5 / i7
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows 10 64 bit
Screen Resolution 1024x768 32-bit
Important Notes:
General
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
SoundGrid configuration and patching requires SoundGrid Studio, MultiRack SoundGrid, or eMotion LV1 installation.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Windows
Connecting to a SoundGrid network via Thunderbolt 3 is currently not supported.
Mac
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, new Apple computers featuring Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C connectivity should use one of the following adapters:
Sonnet Solo 10G Thunderbolt 3-to-Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter
SoundGrid Connect Supported Drivers
ASIO/Core Audio drivers supporting multi-client operation and 44.1–96 kHz
We have tested the following devices/drivers:
Apogee Ensemble/Quartet(Mac only)
Behringer UMC 204 HD
Focusrite Saffire/Scarlett
Mackie Onyx(Mac only)
M-Audio M-Track/FastTrack
Mac built-in
MOTU 828 (control panel must be closed)
MOTU UltraLight AVB
PC built-in(using ASIO4ALL)
Presonus AudioBox
Prism Sound Lyra
RME FireFace
UAD Apollo(USB/FireWire)
Please note:
Buffer sizes above 2048 are not supported. Some buffer sizes that are not in common intervals are not supported.
Using multiple ASIO/Core Audio devices thru SoundGrid Connect and SoundGrid I/O devices requires external WC connection between devices
When using the built-in Mac driver with SoundGrid Connect for StudioRack SoundGrid processing, the Mac driver must be selected as the playback engine in your DAW. Patching to the built-in Mac driver from the SoundGrid network is currently not supported.
PC users – WDM drivers are supported only if your system includes at least one SoundGrid audio interface; they are not supported if you are only using a non-SoundGrid interface via SoundGrid Connect.
MultiRack and eMotion LV1 are currently not supported. We are working on making them compatible with SoundGrid Connect in the near future.
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver and SoundGrid Connect support 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz
Latency
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver uses a network buffer when connecting to the SoundGrid network in addition to the ASIO/Core Audio buffer. The network buffer can be set to 108–2048 samples.
A round trip through a non-SoundGrid ASIO/Core driver used with SoundGrid Connect and SoundGrid processing then back will exhibit additional latency. The total latency for the round trip will commonly be more than 6 ms. See the manual for more information.
Connections
SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver supports up to 128 input and 128 output channels.
SoundGrid Connect can bridge up to 128 input and 128 output channels (depending on the number of StudioRack voices and SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio channels being used).
All connections and configurations require the SoundGrid Studio Application.
SoundGrid Rack for VENUE
Version 14
System Requirements:
Avid S6L running VENUE 7.1.0.53 and above, with 8GB RAM.
Running Waves on VENUE 7 requires your S6L to have 8GB of RAM. Older S6L control surfaces from 2019 and earlier use a now-discontinued motherboard with only 4GB of RAM. For more information, please contact Avid Support.
Please note: SoundGrid Rack for VENUE V10 is not compatible with Waves SoundGrid Servers shipped after June 2022 (X10 models). It is compatible with earlier server models (X9 and below) shipped before June 2022.
General
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
Running Waves on VENUE 7.0 requires your S6L to have 8GB of RAM. Older S6L control surfaces from 2019 and earlier use a now-discontinued motherboard with only 4GB of RAM. For more information please contact Avid Support.
After installing SoundGrid Rack for VENUE and restarting the console, the SoundGrid inventory may display an ‘incompatible devices’ message. Restarting the console again will solve the issue.
After updating the WSG HD via the SG inventory, all SoundGrid Racks for VENUE might become muted. Updating the firmware again will solve this issue.
The ‘Voices’ Meter in the SoundGrid Inventory for VENUE will display correct values only when the inventory is in focus.
When copy/pasting plugins within the SoundGrid Rack, if pasting a plugin to an insert slot already containing a plugin, “undo” in the SoundGrid Rack toolbar may not recover the previously inserted plugin
In plugins in which two parameters have a “link” control, if adjusting one of the parameters with encoders, changes in the linked value may not be reflected
If switching presets in Manny Marroquin Reverb with the Waves toolbar, preset loading may be slow
If opening SoundGrid Inventory directly from the SoundGrid Rack, there’s a chance the Inventory window will be hidden behind the SoundGrid rack window, depending on its last on-screen position. Simply click to a different tab in VENUE to reveal SoundGrid Inventory
Switching snapshot while loading session will cause corruption in SoundGrid Rack
In plugins such as GTR ToolRack, GTR Stomp and Scheps Omni Channel, switching internally-loaded plugins with snapshots will not work. Stationary internally-loaded plugin settings are supported and will load between snapshots
Gain reduction meters are not mapped to VENUE
It is recommended to temporarily disconnect all Stage Racks and IO Sharing when updating Waves component firmware
SoundGrid-compatible third-party plugins are not supported at this time
Using SoundGrid Rack for VENUE with Soundgrid Server One V2 requires a server buffer setting of 96 or higher
DiGiGrid IOS and DLS Servers have not been tested and do not support this system.
Waves Central can be used when console is connected to the Internet.
Legacy sessions load with some plugins not mapped to encoders.
Corrupted C6 values when changing snapshots.
Session crash with Scheps Omni Channel.
InPhase causing system crashes.
General
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
When copy/pasting plugins within the SoundGrid Rack, if pasting a plugin to an insert slot already containing a plugin, “undo” in the SoundGrid Rack toolbar may not recover the previously inserted plugin
In plugins in which two parameters have a “link” control, if adjusting one of the parameters with encoders, changes in the linked value may not be reflected
If switching presets in Manny Marroquin Reverb with the Waves toolbar, preset loading may be slow
If opening SoundGrid Inventory directly from the SoundGrid Rack, there’s a chance the Inventory window will be hidden behind the SoundGrid rack window, depending on its last on-screen position. Simply click to a different tab in VENUE to reveal SoundGrid Inventory
Switching snapshot while loading session will cause corruption in SoundGrid Rack
In plugins such as GTR ToolRack, GTR Stomp and Scheps Omni Channel, switching internally-loaded plugins with snapshots will not work. Stationary internally-loaded plugin settings are supported and will load between snapshots
Gain reduction meters are not mapped to VENUE
It is recommended to temporarily disconnect all Stage Racks and IO Sharing when updating Waves component firmware
SoundGrid-compatible third-party plugins are not supported at this time
Using SoundGrid Rack for VENUE with Soundgrid Server One V2 requires a server buffer setting of 96 or higher
SoundGrid Studio Application
Version 14
Mac
CPU MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Apple Silicon (with macOS 12 and up), via Rosetta How to install MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Intel i5 CPU or higher MacBook Air laptops are not supported
Memory 16 GB RAM 8 GB free disk space on the system drive
Operating System 11.6.5, 12.6, 13.0.1
Screen Resolution 720p to 4k Auto scaling is enabled by default. Recommended resolution with scaling disabled: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
The current version requires a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’. Learn more.
Windows
CPU Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon
Memory 16 GB RAM 8 GB free disk space on the system drive
Operating System Windows 10 64 bit Windows 11
Screen Resolution 720p to 4k Auto scaling is enabled by default. Recommended resolution with scaling disabled: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
More helpful information about SoundGrid Studio V14:
Starting with Mac OS Ventura, network timing & priority infrastructure introduced some changes, affecting SoundGrid driver performance. As a result, using Apple computers for recording or playback with the SoundGrid driver may exhibit intermittent audio dropouts. Apple and Waves are working in collaboration towards fixing this issue, however until resolved, we recommend using Windows computers for recording and playback with the SoundGrid driver. Still, there are many systems that record/playback with Apple computers flawlessly, so we strongly suggest to review the SoundGrid Recording/Playback Tips for Apple Computers article.
Using Apple Macs to run SoundGrid host applications, such as SuperRack SoundGrid or eMotion LV1, is fully supported.
Mac models without ‘Metal’ support are not supported with the current version. Learn more.
MacPro models from 2012 and earlier are not supported with the current version.
SoundGrid host applications must be aligned to the same version for Device Sharing.
StudioRack is not supported in SoundGrid mode in Pro Tools HDX, HD or HD Native.
SoundGrid processing requires a SoundGrid system consisting of (1) a SoundGrid server and (2) a SoundGrid audio interface or a non-SoundGrid audio interface (ASIO/Core Audio) connected to the SoundGrid network via the SoundGrid driver Mac & Windows).
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, consult this page for up-to-date information on Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapters for SoundGrid networking on Mac computers. Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Graphic performance of SoundGrid Studio running on macOS Ventura may be slower compared to older versions of macOS. Workaround: Use and external display, or downgrade to macOS Monterey/Big Sur.
Users on Mac OS 10.15 (Catalina) and up: After installing SoundGrid Studio application, restart your system, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General and click Allow within 30 minutes of installing Waves. To show the button again if 30 minutes have passed, restart your computer again.
Windows Users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid ASIO Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with an Asix AX88179A chipset. We've specifically tested the following adapter: Pluggable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000.
When running the SoundGrid driver on Windows 10 with Pro Tools 2022.5, HDX is not available. We are looking into this issue and will update this page when more information is available. Workaround: temporarily disable ‘sgdawnode’ service when launching Pro Tools, or uninstall the SoundGrid driver.
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can the affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
Please note: The DiGiGrid DGS-XL server (not sold by Waves) has been tested and certified for use with SoundGrid Studio. However, we do not offer technical support for this unit.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Sample Rate Support
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Latency
SoundGrid Studio Application and its SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver introduce different I/O latencies depending on SoundGrid Driver Network buffer settings and the WSG Processing buffer.
If the outputs of a DiGiGrid D / Q / M interface are patched to a Soundgrid Driver, audio will not pass if the Driver Network Buffer is set to 1024 samples in the Soundgrid host application. Workaround: change the driver’s network buffer to 512 or lower.
Supported SoundGrid Servers
All SoundGrid servers are supported, except DiGiGrid DGS-XL (not sold by Waves), which is neither certified nor supported for use with SoundGrid Studio.
For detailed CPU consumption benchmarks, see our Compare Servers page.
Supported Cables
Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7 cables are supported. Tested and approved cable length: 100 meters from I/O box to switch; up to 4 hops/switches. Consult this page for further info.
Supported Network Switches
Consult this page for up-to-date information on network switches that can be used in a SoundGrid audio networking and processing system. Take special note of the specific model and version of the switch – some versions work well, others don’t. To ensure compatibility, we recommend that you obtain the switches through Waves.
Supported Plugins
SoundGrid Studio V14 supports V14 and V13 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 11.6.1, 12.3 and 13.0.1.
Third-party plugins: SoundGrid Studio V14 supports 64-bit plugins only, and therefore does not currently support any third-party plugins. 32-bit SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers may be supported in the future, pending the manufacturers’ schedule.
Version 13
Mac
CPU MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Apple Silicon (with macOS 12 and up), via Rosetta How to install MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Intel i5 CPU or higher MacBook Air laptops are not supported
Memory 16 GB RAM 8 GB free disk space on the system drive
Operating System 10.15.7, 11.6.5, 12.6, 13.0.1
Screen Resolution 720p to 4k Auto scaling is enabled by default. Recommended resolution with scaling disabled: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
The current version requires a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’. Learn more.
Windows
CPU Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon
Memory 16 GB RAM 8 GB free disk space on the system drive
Operating System Windows 10 64 bit Windows 11
Screen Resolution 720p to 4k Auto scaling is enabled by default. Recommended resolution with scaling disabled: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
More helpful information about SoundGrid Studio V13:
Mac models without ‘Metal’ support are not supported with the current version. Learn more.
MacPro models from 2012 and earlier are not supported with the current version.
SoundGrid Studio V13 supports V14 and V13 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7, 11.6.1 and 12.3.
SoundGrid Studio V13 supports V12 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7 and 11.6.1 (Intel Only).
SoundGrid host applications must be aligned to the same version for Device Sharing.
StudioRack is not supported in SoundGrid mode in Pro Tools HDX, HD or HD Native.
SoundGrid processing requires a SoundGrid system consisting of (1) a SoundGrid server and (2) a SoundGrid audio interface or a non-SoundGrid audio interface (ASIO/Core Audio) connected to the SoundGrid network via the SoundGrid driver Mac & Windows).
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, consult this page for up-to-date information on Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapters for SoundGrid networking on Mac computers. Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Users on Mac OS 10.15 (Catalina) and up: After installing SoundGrid Studio application, restart your system, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General and click Allow within 30 minutes of installing Waves. To show the button again if 30 minutes have passed, restart your computer again.
Windows Users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid ASIO Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with an Asix AX88179A chipset. We've specifically tested the following adapter: Pluggable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000.
When running the SoundGrid driver on Windows 10 with Pro Tools 2022.5, HDX is not available. We are looking into this issue and will update this page when more information is available. Workaround: temporarily disable ‘sgdawnode’ service when launching Pro Tools, or uninstall the SoundGrid driver.
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can the affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
Please note: The DiGiGrid DGS-XL server (not sold by Waves) has been tested and certified for use with SoundGrid Studio. However, we do not offer technical support for this unit.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
Sample Rate Support
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Latency
SoundGrid Studio Application and its SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver introduce different I/O latencies depending on SoundGrid Driver Network buffer settings and the WSG Processing buffer.
If the outputs of a DiGiGrid D / Q / M interface are patched to a Soundgrid Driver, audio will not pass if the Driver Network Buffer is set to 1024 samples in the Soundgrid host application. Workaround: change the driver’s network buffer to 512 or lower.
Supported SoundGrid Servers
All SoundGrid servers are supported, except DiGiGrid DGS-XL (not sold by Waves), which is neither certified nor supported for use with SoundGrid Studio.
For detailed CPU consumption benchmarks, see our Compare Servers page.
Supported Cables
Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7 cables are supported. Tested and approved cable length: 100 meters from I/O box to switch; up to 4 hops/switches. Consult this page for further info.
Supported Network Switches
Consult this page for up-to-date information on network switches that can be used in a SoundGrid audio networking and processing system. Take special note of the specific model and version of the switch – some versions work well, others don’t. To ensure compatibility, we recommend that you obtain the switches through Waves.
Supported Plugins
SoundGrid Studio V13 supports V14 and V13 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7, 11.6.1 and 12.3.
SoundGrid Studio V13 supports V12 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7 and 11.6.1 (Intel Only)
Third-party plugins: SoundGrid Studio v13 supports 64-bit plugins only, and therefore does not currently support any third-party plugins. 32-bit SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers may be supported in the future, pending the manufacturers’ schedule.
Version 12
Mac
CPU Intel Core i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon Apple M1 (ARM-based) processors are not yet supported.
Memory 16 GB RAM 8 GB free disk space on the system drive
Operating System 10.14.6, 10.15.7, 11.0.1 (Intel only)
Screen Resolution 720p to 4k Auto scaling is enabled by default. Recommended resolution with scaling disabled: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
The current version requires a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’. Learn more.
Mac models without ‘Metal’ support are not supported with the current version. Learn more.
MacPro models from 2012 and earlier are not supported with the current version.
SoundGrid Studio and StudioRack v12 support V12 and V11 plugins, on the following operating systems only: Windows 10, macOS 10.14.6, 10.15.7 and 11.0.1 (Intel only).
SoundGrid host applications must be aligned to the same version for Device Sharing.
StudioRack is not supported in SoundGrid mode in Pro Tools HDX, HD or HD Native.
SoundGrid processing requires a SoundGrid system consisting of (1) a SoundGrid server and (2) a SoundGrid audio interface or a non-SoundGrid audio interface (ASIO/Core Audio) connected to the SoundGrid network via the SoundGrid driver Mac & Windows).
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, new Apple computers featuring Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C connectivity should use one of the following adapters:
Sonnet Solo 10G Thunderbolt 3-to-Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter
Users on Mac OS 10.13 (High Sierra) and and up: After installing SoundGrid Studio application, restart your system, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General and click Allow within 30 minutes of installing Waves. To show the button again if 30 minutes have passed, restart your computer again.
Windows Users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid ASIO Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with an Asix AX88179A chipset. We've specifically tested the following adapter: Pluggable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000.
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can the affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
Please note: The DiGiGrid DGS-XL server (not sold by Waves) has been tested and certified for use with SoundGrid Studio. However, we do not offer technical support for this unit.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
We have found a compatibility issue where our SoundGrid applications (eMotion LV1, SuperRack, SoundGrid Studio) may not pass audio after updating to macOS 11.3 on systems running an application named ‘Cisco FireAMP’ (part of an enterprise IT management tool). If you do not have ‘Cisco FireAMP’ installed, you may update to macOS 11.3 safely, without concern. If you do have this application and experience this issue in your SoundGrid application after updating to macOS 11.3, disabling the AMP network extension feature will resolve the issue.
SoundGrid Studio Application and its SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver introduce different I/O latencies depending on SoundGrid Driver Network buffer settings and the WSG Processing buffer.
If the outputs of a DiGiGrid D / Q / M interface are patched to a Soundgrid Driver, audio will not pass if the Driver Network Buffer is set to 1024 samples in the Soundgrid host application. Workaround: change the driver’s network buffer to 512 or lower.
Supported SoundGrid Servers
All SoundGrid servers are supported, except DiGiGrid DGS-XL (not sold by Waves), which is neither certified nor supported for use with SoundGrid Studio.
For detailed CPU consumption benchmarks, see our Compare Servers page.
SoundGrid v12 firmware required
Supported Cables
Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7 cables are supported. Tested and approved cable length: 100 meters from I/O box to switch; up to 4 hops/switches. Consult this page for further info.
Third-party plugins: SoundGrid Studio v12 supports 64-bit plugins only, and therefore does not currently support any third-party plugins. 32-bit SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers will be supported in the future, pending the manufacturers’ schedule.
SoundGrid Studio and StudioRack v11 support v10 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 10, macOS 10.13.6 and macOS 10.14.6.
StudioRack is not supported in SoundGrid mode in Pro Tools HDX, HD or HD Native.
SoundGrid processing requires a SoundGrid system consisting of (1) a SoundGrid server and (2) a SoundGrid audio interface or a non-SoundGrid audio interface (ASIO/Core Audio) connected to the SoundGrid network via the SoundGrid driver Mac & Windows).
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, new Apple computers featuring Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C connectivity should use one of the following adapters:
Sonnet Solo 10G Thunderbolt 3-to-Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter
Users on Mac OS 10.13 (High Sierra) and and up: After installing SoundGrid Studio application, restart your system, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General and click Allow within 30 minutes of installing Waves. To show the button again if 30 minutes have passed, restart your computer again.
Windows Users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use the following qualified adapter:
Plugable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can the affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
Please note: The DiGiGrid DGS-XL server (not sold by Waves) has been tested and certified for use with SoundGrid Studio. However, we do not offer technical support for this unit.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
SoundGrid Studio Application and its SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver introduce different I/O latencies depending on SoundGrid Driver Network buffer settings and the WSG Processing buffer.
Compatible firmware required: SoundGrid I/O firmware v10.3 is currently compatible with SoundGrid Studio v11.
Supported SoundGrid Servers
All SoundGrid servers are supported, except DiGiGrid DGS-XL (not sold by Waves), which is neither certified nor supported for use with SoundGrid Studio.
For detailed CPU consumption benchmarks, see our Compare Servers page.
SoundGrid v11 firmware required
Supported Cables
Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 7 cables are supported. Tested and approved cable length: 100 meters from I/O box to switch; up to 4 hops/switches. Consult this page for further info.
Third-party plugins: SoundGrid Studio v11 supports 64-bit plugins only, and therefore does not currently support any third-party plugins. 32-bit SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers will be supported in the future, pending the manufacturers’ schedule.
Version 9
Mac
Model/CPU Mac Pro 4,1 or higher MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Intel i5 CPU or higher MacBook Air laptops are not supported
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System 10.9.5 – 10.14.5 * SoundGrid Studio V9 will not be supported under Mac OS X 10.15
Screen Resolution 1024x768 32-bit
Windows
Model/CPU Intel i5 or higher
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows 7 with SP1 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10
Screen Resolution 1024x768 32-bit
More helpful information about SoundGrid Studio V9:
SoundGrid is a ‘private’ network: in order to have a clean network stream, the SoundGrid network should not be used to run any non-SoundGrid applications. Using non-SoundGrid protocols on the same network that carries SoundGrid audio might result in audio drops, application freezes, and other unexpected results.
Bucket View in the CLA MixHub plugin is currently not supported in the SoundGrid Studio mixer.
Using the SoundGrid Driver to record at 96kHz with an A&H M-Waves card via any Waves Host application may introduce audible artifacts to the recording.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, new Apple computers featuring Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C connectivity should use one of the following adapters:
Sonnet Solo 10G Thunderbolt 3-to-Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter
Users on Mac OS 10.13 (High Sierra) and and up: After installing SoundGrid Studio application, restart your system, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General and click Allow within 30 minutes of installing Waves. To show the button again if 30 minutes have passed, restart your computer again.
Windows Users: Connecting to a SoundGrid network via Thunderbolt 3 is currently not supported.
VPN software can alter network settings to meet its requirements. These changes can the affect the network ports used for SoundGrid and may compromise performance of the SoundGrid network. We strongly advise that you remove, disable, or turn off all VPN software while working with SoundGrid.
Please note: The DiGiGrid DGS-XL server (not sold by Waves) has been tested and certified for use with SoundGrid Studio. However, we do not offer technical support for this unit.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
SoundGrid Studio Application and its SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver supports 44.1 kHz to 96 kHz. All Waves plugins support 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz; most support higher sample rates.
Latency
SoundGrid Studio Application and its SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver introduce different I/O latencies depending on SoundGrid Driver Network buffer settings and the WSG Processing buffer.
Connections
SoundGrid Studio can assign and patch the following hardware and software devices: Up to 8 hardware I/O devices, each with up to 128 I/Os (depending on model). Click here for the complete list of SoundGrid-compatible I/O devices. Up to 8 software I/O devices. Computers using a SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver can be configured for up to 128 I/Os. 1* SoundGrid DSP server (internal or external). Up to 4* Control Protocols (* will be added later)
Tracks Live
Mac
CPU i5 or higher
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System 10.9.5 – 10.14.5 * Tracks Live will not be supported under Mac OS X 10.15
Screen Resolution 1024x768 32-bit
Waves SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver
Windows
CPU Intel i5 or higher
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8.1 64 bit / Windows 10 64 bit
Please note: Development of Tracks Live has been discontinued. Tracks Live is still compatible with the systems listed on this page. On newer systems, REAPER 6.0 is qualified by Waves for multitrack recording and playback via the SoundGrid Driver.
Sample Rate Support
Tracks Live supports up to 192 kHz.
* High-track-count sessions may affect LTC generator performance.
* The Export > Stem Export function is currently non-functional. Instead of exporting Stems from the software you can copy them directly from the “interchange” folder within the session folder you created.
SoundGrid QRec
Version 14
Mac
Model/CPU Intel or Silicon Architecture Intel MacBook Air is not supported
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14
Screen Resolution 1280x768 32-bit
Qrec requires a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’. Learn more.
Starting with Mac OS Ventura, network timing & priority infrastructure introduced some changes, affecting SoundGrid driver performance. As a result, using Apple computers for recording or playback with the SoundGrid driver may exhibit intermittent audio dropouts. Apple and Waves are working in collaboration towards fixing this issue, however until resolved, we recommend using Windows computers for recording and playback with the SoundGrid driver. Still, there are many systems that record/playback with Apple computers flawlessly, so we strongly suggest to review the SoundGrid Recording/Playback Tips for Apple Computers article.
Using Apple Macs to run SoundGrid host applications, such as SuperRack SoundGrid or eMotion LV1, is fully supported.
SoundGrid QRec can share its assigned devices with other SoundGrid applications, but devices shared by other SoundGrid host applications on the network cannot be assigned in SoundGrid QRec.
Mac models without ‘Metal’ support are not supported with the current version. Learn more.
MacPro models from 2012 and earlier are not supported with the current version.
If the outputs of a DiGiGrid D / Q / M interface are patched to a Soundgrid Driver, audio will not pass if the Driver Network Buffer is set to 1024 samples in the Soundgrid host application. Workaround: change the driver’s network buffer to 512 or lower.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
SoundGrid QRec does not require a SoundGrid server, it does not process audio, rather it automatically patches SoundGrid devices to your local SoundGrid driver.
OS X users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid Core Audio Driver to the SoundGrid network, consult this page for up-to-date information on Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapters for SoundGrid networking on Mac computers. Recording and playing back over 32 channels using your local Apple ethernet port is not recommended and may cause random audio drops.
Windows Users: For best performance of audio transport from the SoundGrid ASIO Driver to the SoundGrid network, Windows computers featuring USB-C connectivity should use a Gigabit Ethernet adapter with an Asix AX88179A chipset. We've specifically tested the following adapter: Pluggable USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter USBC-E1000
Sample Rate Support
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Version 13
Mac
Model/CPU MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Apple Silicon (with macOS 12 and up), via Rosetta How to install MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Intel i5 CPU or higher MacBook Air laptops are not supported
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System 10.15.7, 11.6.5, 12.3
Screen Resolution 1280x768 32-bit
Qrec requires a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’. Learn more.
SoundGrid QRec can share its assigned devices with other SoundGrid applications, but devices shared by other SoundGrid host applications on the network cannot be assigned in SoundGrid QRec.
Mac models without ‘Metal’ support are not supported with the current version. Learn more.
MacPro models from 2012 and earlier are not supported with the current version.
If the outputs of a DiGiGrid D / Q / M interface are patched to a Soundgrid Driver, audio will not pass if the Driver Network Buffer is set to 1024 samples in the Soundgrid host application. Workaround: change the driver’s network buffer to 512 or lower.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
SoundGrid QRec does not require a SoundGrid server, it does not process audio, rather it automatically patches SoundGrid devices to your local SoundGrid driver.
Sample Rate Support
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
Version 12
Mac
Model/CPU MacBook Pro / iMac / Mac Mini with Intel i5 CPU or higher MacBook Air laptops are not supported Apple M1 (ARM-based) processors are not yet supported.
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System 10.14.6, 10.15.7, 11.0.1 (Intel only)
Screen Resolution 1280x768 32-bit
Qrec requires a graphics card that supports ‘Metal’. Learn more.
Windows
CPU Intel i3 or higher
Memory 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows 10 64-bit
Screen Resolution 1280x768 32-bit
Tablets Windows 10 64-bit with Intel i5 and up CPU
SoundGrid QRec can share its assigned devices with other SoundGrid applications, but devices shared by other SoundGrid host applications on the network cannot be assigned in SoundGrid QRec.
Mac models without ‘Metal’ support are not supported with the current version. Learn more.
MacPro models from 2012 and earlier are not supported with the current version.
If the outputs of a DiGiGrid D / Q / M interface are patched to a Soundgrid Driver, audio will not pass if the Driver Network Buffer is set to 1024 samples in the Soundgrid host application. Workaround: change the driver’s network buffer to 512 or lower.
Waves Plugins and applications are supported and tested on operating systems installed on the built-in system hard drive. Operating systems installed on external hard drives are not tested and may not be fully functional with our software.
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