Year/Release Date: June 23, 2026
Version: June 23, 2026
Developer: Waves
Developer Website: Waves
Format: VST|VST3|AAX|SAL
Bit Depth: 64-bit
Tablet: Repaired
System Requirements: Win 10 +
- 9.88 GB
Waves Ultimate
All 240+ Waves plugins.
Create with complete freedom, everything is always at your fingertips.
Description :
Let nothing stand between the sound you hear in your head and what comes out of your speakers.
Waves Ultimate is the largest plugin package on rutracker.org, giving you everything you need.
Over 240 plugins.
The industry’s largest collection of professional plugins.
All popular Waves plugins for vocals. All analog models, from Abbey Road to SSL.
All Waves plugins for mastering. All compressors, all equalizers, all effects, instruments,
saturation plugins, artist signature plugins, channel strips, AI-powered noise reduction.
Waves Ultimate offers the most comprehensive set of professional audio plugins anywhere.
What’s New:
New version of Waves plugins.
Work more efficiently. Sound better.
Enjoy the new and improved preset menu for most Waves plugins, improved plugins for studio
and live production, and the real-time mix rebalancing feature added to StudioVerse.
New Preset Workflow Finding the perfect sound shouldn’t be a hassle. In version 17, most Waves plugins receive an updated preset workflow
that will help you work faster, stay focused, and create without interruption.
The new preset interface is more user-friendly and quick to navigate, making it easier to find, organize, and manage sounds right within the plugin.
• Faster Browsing
Instantly search and select presets.
• Convenient Navigation
Smoothly navigate between preset categories.
• Favorites
Save your favorite presets in one centralized list.
• Preset Management
Create and organize presets directly in the plugin’s GUI.
Improvements in Live and Studio Plugins
FOR LIVE
• Renaissance EQ
A real-time frequency analyzer is now available in eMotion LV1 and SuperRack, allowing you to get visual feedback
on your mix directly in R-EQ during live broadcasts.
• eMo-Q4 EQ
A built-in real-time frequency analyzer has been added for faster and more confident EQ decisions
in eMotion LV1 and SuperRack.
• PSE (Primary Source Expander)
A new 5Hz frequency shift option has been added for even more precise gain control before feedback.
FOR THE STUDIO
• MondoMod
New GUI for clearer visuals and control feedback. • CLA MixDown
New I/O controls have been added for seamless automation, allowing you to dynamically move the mixing console
and adjust its level within the plug-in.
• WLM Plus Loudness Meter
Now supports AudioSuite workflows, providing fast and accurate loudness analysis and display directly
in Pro Tools standalone mode.
StudioVerse: Mix Unlock
Transform finished tracks without using samples. Want to boost the vocals in a finished mix but don’t have a multitrack recording? Or take a loop and strip out the drums to make it fit your needs?
Introducing Mix Unlock, a new premium feature of StudioVerse, our extensive online preset library.
Mix Unlock works in real time within your DAW, so you can manipulate your audio as it plays. In seconds, a finished mix, sample, or loop can be split into vocals, drums, bass, and instruments, then reshaped and processed using hundreds of StudioVerse presets.
More macro capabilities: StudioVerse audio effects now support up to 104 assignable macros across 13 pages,
giving you unprecedented control over the entire StudioVerse system.
Changelog :
June 23, 2026
All Waves plugins: Complete software update to version 17.
New features and improvements in Waves V17
• New: An improved preset menu system that replaces both the legacy pop-up menu and the preset browser,
combining the capabilities of both pop-up and hidden modes, text search, and easy navigation. Added to all Waves plugins,
with a few exceptions (Q-Clone, Curves Equator, Curves Resolve, IR1 Series, IRLive, GTR Series, Tune Real-Time, X-Noise, and Z-Noise).
• New features: COSMOS Sample Finder, Curves AQ, InTrigger Drum Replacer, Key Detector, StudioVerse, and Sync Vx are now fully built on Apple Silicon
and do not rely on the Rosetta 2 background process.
• New in MondoMod: Redesigned GUI.
• New in PSE: Added a 5Hz frequency shift to increase gain before feedback in open mics.
• New in PSE: The gain reduction range has been expanded to -60dB for improved dynamic control.
• New in CLA MixDown: Added a Link In/Out control, allowing simultaneous adjustment of the input and output levels with a single action.
• New in WLM / WLM Plus: WLM is now available as an AudioSuite plugin, allowing full program loudness analysis
in standalone mode without the need for live playback.
• New in EMO-Q4: Added a real-time spectrum analyzer with an offset knob for visually adjusting coordinates,
available in the SoundGrid environment and in the native environment.
• New in REQ: The real-time spectrum analyzer is now available in the SoundGrid environment.
• New in Q10 and F6: A tap gesture for Q control is now available in touchscreen workflows.
• New in Sync Vx: Samplitude and Sequoia are now supported in both VST3 and ARA formats.
• New in StudioVerse audio effects: Macro control pages have been expanded to 13 pages with 8 macros each.
Fixes in Waves V17:
Bug fixes in all Waves plug-ins:
• Sidechain switching now works correctly in Luna on Windows (VST3).
• Installing SyncroArts RePitch 2 in Pro Tools no longer causes crashes.
• Fixed in All Instrument plug-ins: Loaded presets are correctly saved when dragging MIDI clips into Cubase/Nuendo.
• Fixed in Waves applications: Application windows on macOS now correctly restore after being minimized to the Dock.
• Fixed in Curves Series plug-ins (AQ, Equator, Resolve): Installing SyncroArts RePitch 2 in Pro Tools no longer causes crashes.
• Fixed in the CLA MixHub plugin: Pro Tools continues to function fully even if the plugin’s GUI is closed,
and the text entry field is active.
• Fixed in the COSMOS plugin: Analysis .asd files in Ableton Live no longer trigger duplicate “Changes detected” notifications.
• Fixed in the Curves AQ plugin: The SC Listen control is grayed out if no sidechain is connected.
• Fixed in the Doubler plugin: The Low Gain EQ knob switches on and off without audio glitches.
• Fixed in the GTR Tool Rack / Solo Tool Rack plugins: Using the “Nudge Left” function on an amp in the Stomp section no longer
cause GUI corruption and crashes.
• Fixed in the IDX Intelligent Dynamics plugin: The plugin’s bypass control is now fully synchronized with the host’s bypass system in all supported DAWs.
• Fixed in the Immersive Wrapper plugin: 7.1 and 7.1.2 components now route correctly in Logic Pro.
• Fixed in the L4 plugin: The VU meter setting (short/long scale) is correctly saved and restored upon session restart.
• Fixed in the Magma BB Tubes plugin: The Tone Pre and Tone Post knobs now respond correctly to taps and slides in LV1.
• Fixed in the MultiMod Rack plugin: The Mod FX bypass and hamburger menu now respond correctly.
• Fixed in the ReelADT plugin: The Mute, Phase, Sync, LFO On/Off, and Monitor buttons now map correctly to the controller toggle buttons
in live applications.
• Fixed in the Waves Harmony plugin: The scale settings are now correctly saved between scenes in LV1 and SuperRack. • Fixed in the WLM Plus plugin: The CSV log saves and exports all expected data on macOS.
• Fixed in H-EQ: The Stereo Link function now applies to the Invert Phase button, inverting the phase on both channels—left and right—simultaneously.
• Fixed in Curves AQ: Nodes opened in the Learn Zone now respond correctly to actions and remain interactive.
• Fixed in RChannel: The filter type dropdown now displays correctly in the legacy interface.
• Fixed in CR8:
– Global output is now saved correctly with presets.
– Poly Aftertouch modulator now works correctly on all supported hosts.
• Fixed in OVox:
– Mod FX bypass mode and the hamburger menu now respond correctly to actions.
– Poly A modulatorftertouch now works correctly on all supported hosts.
• Fixed in Scheps Omni Channel:
– The Full Reset and PA Default presets are now displayed at the top of the preset menu.
– The high-pass filter frequency is now correctly adjusted using Touch & Turn in LV1/SuperRack.
– Pro Tools continues to respond correctly even if the plug-in GUI is closed and the text entry field is active.
• Fixed in StudioVerse:
– Loading presets on hosts no longer causes freezes.
– Gain reduction is now correctly displayed in Pro Tools if the SyncroArts RePitch 2 plug-in is installed in the AAX folder.
– Clicking on values in the macro editing window no longer causes the mouse cursor to jump.
– Module controls in Chainer plug-ins (CLA MixHub, Scheps Omni Channel, AR TG Mastering, MultiMod Rack) can now be assigned to macros. • Fixed in Sync Vx:
– The Dynamic Split function now works correctly in REAPER on both Mac and Windows.
– The progress bar now displays correctly on Windows systems where svml_dispmd.dll is installed in the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
• Fixed in TG12345:
– The M/S mode now displays correctly after a session restart.
– The automation lanes now display the correct suffixes for all controls (dB and kHz).
• New StudioVerse Premium feature:
Mix Unlock – split timbres in real time right in your DAW. Split any stereo track into two stacks: “Vocals + Instruments”
or “Vocals, Drums, Bass, and Instruments” so you can correct mixes, create mashups, balance elements,
and modify finished tracks even without the original multitrack recording.
Installation:
Uninstall/Cleanup
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If you are installing Waves for the first time, skip this step.
• Run the included file “R2R_Kill_Waves_Background_Process.cmd”.
• Make sure the COSMOS.exe, WavesLocalServer.exe, and WavesPluginServer.exe processes are not running.
• Uninstall the previous version.
• Uninstall Waves Central.
Clean up the following paths:
directory with your VST2, VST3, and AAX plugins
• C:\Program Files (x86)\Waves\
• %PROGRAMFILES%\Waves Central\
• %PROGRAMDATA%\Waves Audio\
• %APPDATA%\COSMOS\
• %APPDATA%\Waves Audio\
• %LOCALAPPDATA%\Waves Audio\
• %PUBLIC%\Waves Audio\
=> If you feel you don’t have enough experience, search for “WaveShell*” on your C drive and then delete all the files found.
=> We often see users having issues with old shells that need to be removed.
Clean your registry:
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Waves\
Install Runtimes
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• Microsoft Visual C++ 2026 x64 Redistributable
• Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime (used in recent web plugins)
Install Waves
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• Unzip our installer, run it, and install.
• Scan or rescan the plugins in your DAW. If you’ve updated your plugins, a full rescan is recommended.
• If you’re using sample-based instruments, find the path to the instruments in the application’s launch menu or GUI.
Sample libraries (most of them can be downloaded from the official Waves website):
• Waves.Bass.Fingers.Library.HD.v1.0-R2R
• Waves.Bass.Fingers.Library.SD.v1.0-R2R
• Waves.Bass.Slapper.Library.HAPPY.NEW.YEAR-R2R
• Waves.Clavinet.Library-R2R
• Waves.Electric.88.Library-R2R
• Waves.Electric.200.Library-R2R
• Waves.Electric.G80.Library-R2R
• Waves.Grand.Rhapsody.Library.HD.v1.0-R2R
• Waves.Grand.Rhapsody.Library.SD.v1.0-R2R
• Waves.Sample.Libraries.Factory.Pack.v1.0.3.5-R2R (CR8 Sampler asks for this)
Restarting Waves Background Servers
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This is useful if background processes are not working correctly.
Incorrect background servers can cause various issues (licensing, scanning, presets, etc.).
• Run the included file “R2R_Kill_Waves_Background_Process.cmd”.
• Delete the cache files in the “%APPDATA%\Waves Audio\” and “%LOCALAPPDATA%\Waves Audio\” folders.
• Run these EXE files manually.
“%PROGRAMDATA%\Waves Audio\WavesLocalServer\WavesLocalServer.bundle\Contents\Win64\WavesLocalServer.exe”
“%PROGRAMDATA%\Waves Audio\WavesPluginServer\WavesPluginServerV17.1.bundle\Contents\Win64\WavesPluginServer.exe”
• Then rescan your plugins.
F A Q :
Question: Why don’t you support custom product installations?
Answer: Waves has one of the most complex file and version dependencies. This is difficult even for Waves.
See the Waves Central release notes; this legitimate installer is full of bugs.
Another real-world problem is that many users can’t read or follow the instructions.
So, select “All Uninstall” -> “Clean Up” -> “Full Install Only.”
Question: Why don’t you allow changing the installation folder?
Answer: The installation folder is fixed with Waves.
Do you think it’s possible to change the path in the registry? Some applications don’t support this.
Question: How can I remove plugins I don’t use?
Answer: Delete the *.bundle files in “C:\Program Files (x86)\Waves\Plug-Ins V*”.
Some plugins contain content in “C:\Program Files (x86)\Waves\Data”.
We recommend creating a batch file to remove unnecessary package files in the future.
Question: Do online features work?
Answer: This may work if you log in, but most importantly, do not connect cracked software to the internet.
Question: COSMOS Family asks me to log in.
Answer: They are logged in, but the app still asks you to log in. This cannot be easily bypassed as before.
