Release year : 2024
Version : 15 v16.12.2024
Developer : Waves
Developer’s website : https://www.waves.com/
Platform : Intel/Apple Silicon Universal
Interface language : English
Tablet : GUSEPPE patcher
System requirements : Intel or Silicon Architecture
Memory Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
16 GB free disk space on the system drive
macOS Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15
Description : Big update! Waves Ultimate offers the most complete set of professional audio plugins. Mastering plugins, all compressors, all equalizers, all effects, instruments, saturation plugins, AI noise reduction plugins, as well as analog models from Abbey Road to SSL.
What’s new:
– New Features and Enhancements
– New: Redesigned interfaces for Doubler , SuperTap and Enigma .
– New: Feedback Hunter is now supported on VST3 hosts.
– New in JJP Signature Series : Added analog noise on/off toggle (accessible from plugin menu).
– New in L2 Ultrmaximizer : Added external sidechain support.
– New: MIDI Learn support added to CLA MixHub , Scheps Omni Channel 2 , MultiMod Rack and Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain .
– New: Luizinho Mazzei presets added to Renaissance Bass , PuigTec EQs , MV2 , Manny Marroquin Reverb , CLA-2A and CLA Vocals .
– Bug fixes in all Waves plugins
– Fixed: Input or mix lock is now available in supported plugins when the plugin is pinned in Waves apps for Live mode.
– Fixed: Automation now works correctly in Cakewalk .
– Fixed: Renaming a preset will now load correctly when using a secondary account.
– Bug fixes in individual plugins
– Fixed in CLA Epic and CLA EchoSphere : Control surface mapping has been fixed for Waves FIT and Avid controllers .
– Fixed in F6 : Default preset loads correctly.
– Default RTA
loads correctly in a new instance. – Fixed in Flow Motion : Switching presets during playback in Cubase does not result in a freeze.
– Fixed in IDX Intelligent Dynamics : Control surface mapping issues have been fixed for Waves FIT and Avid controllers .
– Fixed in IR Family Convolution Reverb: Imported IRs are normalized when the detected volume is too high, even if the “Don’t Normalize” option is enabled.
– Fixed in L1 Ultramaximizer : Exporting will not cause unwanted attenuation when bypassing a plugin.
– Fixed in Magma BB Tubes : GUI is no longer glitchy in Live applications.
– Fixed in Manny Marroquin Delay : No longer loud noise when bypassing a plugin.
– Fixed in PuigTec : Controls now respond smoothly on all systems.
– Fixed in Silk Vocal : GUI works without corruption with multiple instances.
– Fixed in StudioVerse : 3rd party VST3 plugins no longer turn black when using the “Undo” command.
– Fixed in StudioVerse : VST3 manufacturer list is now sorted alphabetically.
– Fixed in StudioVerse : Copying an instance that includes a Mixhub CLA will now display the Bucket View correctly.
– Fixed in SuperTap : When snapping is disabled, values are displayed accurately, without rounding.
– Fixed in X-FDBK : No freezing when using touchscreens.
Installation:
1. Copy the Waves Central file from the 1-Installer folder to the Applications folder (programs)
2. Launch the new Waves Central with the install.cen file
3. Launch the GUSEPPE patcher immediately after installation and be sure to BEFORE rebooting the machine.
4. Reboot
5. Launch Waves AU Reg Utility 15 along the path Macintosh HD/Applications/Waves/WaveShells V15, validate the plugins.
6. Open your favorite DAW
7. Enjoy
P.S. It is advisable to remove the previous version, but I honestly say – I did not remove it on either Mac (silicon) or Hack (intel), and on both machines the installation went without problems. Therefore, I advise you to clean the old version only if it gives an error during this installation.
P.S. If you are on Sequoia 15, do not install plugins v14 and below. They are not supported by the new system at all. AU Reg Utility will not see these plugins.
FINALLY Waves now work natively! Hooray! Glory to Guseppe and U2B!
