System Requirements

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

Other Control Surfaces

• FIT Controller for eMotion LV1
• Icon Platform M for eMotion LV1
• Icon Platform X for eMotion LV1
• Behringer X-Touch (Mackie Control mode)
• Mackie MCU (Mackie Control mode – Logic layout)
• ICON-Global-QCon (Logic mode)

MIDI

• MIDI fader/knob devices – General MIDI standard mapping for fader pan and mute; control feedback depends on MIDI device
• MIDI Show Control - program change for scene automation from any MIDI device

iOS & Android Apps

• MyMon - Personal Monitor-Mixing Mobile app for eMotion LV1 live mixer
• MyFOH - Remote control tablet app for mixing with eMotion LV1 live mixer
• mRecall - iOS/Android app for scene recall
• MixMirror - Remote control tablet app for full control over eMotion LV1 live mixer

Sample Rate Support

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

Recommended Computers

We highly recommend using these computers, customized specifically to run eMotion LV1:

• Waves Axis Scope – recommended for all LV1 configurations
• Waves Axis Proton – recommended only for 16-ch. and 32-ch. LV1 configurations
• Waves Axis One (legacy) – recommended for all LV1 configurations

We can also recommend the following qualified systems:

• HP ProDesk 600 G6 Desktop Mini PC
• Dell OptiPlex 7090 Micro

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.

Supported I/Os

• eMotion LV1 is compatible with all SoundGrid I/Os.
• 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.
• For best results we highly recommend using eMotion LV1 with the Titan SoundGrid Server or SoundGrid Extreme Server.
• 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.
• See our plugin compatibility chart and plugin latency chart.

Third-party plugins:

• 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.
• eMotion LV1 v9 supports all 32-bit SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers. (Plugin Alliance’s 100% SoundGrid Bundle is currently not supported on eMotion LV1 on Windows.)

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

Other Control Surfaces

• FIT Controller for eMotion LV1
• Icon Platform M for eMotion LV1*
• Icon Platform X for eMotion LV1*
• Behringer X-Touch (Mackie Control mode)*
• Mackie MCU (Mackie Control mode – Logic layout)*
• ICON-Global-QCon (Logic mode)*

* Mac M1 (ARM) support not available yet

MIDI

• MIDI fader/knob devices – General MIDI standard mapping for fader pan and mute; control feedback depends on MIDI device
• MIDI Show Control - program change for scene automation from any MIDI device

Mac M1 (ARM) support not available yet

iOS & Android Apps

• MyMon personal monitor mixing app for eMotion LV1
• MyFOH
• MRecall

Sample Rate Support

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

Recommended Computers

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:

• HP ProDesk 600 G6 Desktop Mini PC
• Dell OptiPlex 7090 Micro

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.

Supported I/Os

• eMotion LV1 is compatible with all SoundGrid I/Os.
• 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.
• For best results we highly recommend to use eMotion LV1 with the SoundGrid Extreme Server.
• 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)
• See our plugin compatibility chart and plugin latency chart.

Third-party plugins:

• 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.
• eMotion LV1 v9 supports all 32-bit SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers. (Plugin Alliance’s 100% SoundGrid Bundle is currently not supported on eMotion LV1 on Windows.)

Control Surfaces

Touch and Multi-Touch Screens

• Supports up to four screens (requires 4-port graphic adapter)
• Multi-touch support for Windows 10, with touchscreens supporting 10-point touch.

Other Control Surfaces

• FIT Controller for eMotion LV1
• Icon Platform M for eMotion LV1
• Icon Platform X for eMotion LV1
• Behringer X-Touch (Mackie Control mode)
• Mackie MCU (Mackie Control mode – Logic layout)
• ICON-Global-QCon (Logic mode)
• Tactus Control is only supported with eMotion LV1 v9.14.0.423, it is not supported with eMotion LV1 v10 or higher.
• How to Remotely Control Your Mac or PC with VNC - please disconnect VNC before contacting Technical Support for troubleshooting.

MIDI

• MIDI fader/knob devices – General MIDI standard mapping for fader pan and mute; control feedback depends on MIDI device
• MIDI Show Control – program change for scene automation from any MIDI device

iOS & Android Apps

• MyMon personal monitor mixing app for eMotion LV1

Sample Rate Support

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

Recommended Computers

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:

• HP ProDesk 600 G6 Desktop Mini PC
• Dell OptiPlex 7090 Micro

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.

Supported I/Os

• eMotion LV1 is compatible with all SoundGrid I/Os.
• 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.
• For best results we highly recommend to use eMotion LV1 with the SoundGrid Extreme Server.
• 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.

Supported Plugins

Waves plugins: eMotion LV1 v12 supports Waves v12 and v11 plugins. See our plugin compatibility chart and plugin latency chart.

Third-party plugins:

• 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 v9 supports all 32-bit SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers. (Plugin Alliance’s 100% SoundGrid Bundle is currently not supported on eMotion LV1 on Windows.)

Control Surfaces

Touch and Multi-Touch Screens

• Supports up to four screens (requires 4-port graphic adapter)
• Multi-touch support for Windows 10 only, with touchscreens supporting 10-point touch

Other Control Surfaces

• FIT Controller for eMotion LV1
• Icon Platform M for eMotion LV1
• Icon Platform X for eMotion LV1
• Behringer X-Touch (Mackie Control mode)
• Mackie MCU (Mackie Control mode – Logic layout)
• ICON-Global-QCon (Logic mode)
• Tactus Control is only supported with eMotion LV1 v9.14.0.423, it is not supported with eMotion LV1 v10 or v11.
• How to Remotely Control Your Mac or PC with VNC - please disconnect VNC before contacting Technical Support for troubleshooting.

MIDI

• MIDI fader/knob devices – General MIDI standard mapping for fader pan and mute; control feedback depends on MIDI device
• MIDI Show Control – program change for scene automation from any MIDI device

iOS & Android Apps

• MyMon personal monitor mixing app for eMotion LV1

Sample Rate Support

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

Recommended Computers

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

Supported I/Os

• eMotion LV1 is compatible with all SoundGrid I/Os.
• 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.
• For best results we highly recommend to use eMotion LV1 with the SoundGrid Extreme Server.
• 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.

Supported Plugins

Waves plugins: eMotion LV1 v11 supports Waves v11 and v10 plugins. See our plugin compatibility chart and plugin latency chart.

Third-party plugins:

• 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.
• eMotion LV1 v9 supports all 32-bit SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers. (Plugin Alliance’s 100% SoundGrid Bundle is currently not supported on eMotion LV1 on Windows.)

Control Surfaces

Touch and Multi-Touch Screens

• Supports up to four screens (requires 4-port graphic adapter)
• Multi-touch support for Windows 10 only, with touchscreens supporting 10-point touch

Other Control Surfaces

• Behringer X-Touch (Mackie Control mode)
• Mackie MCU (Mackie Control mode – Logic layout)
• ICON-Global-QCon (Logic mode)

MIDI

• MIDI fader/knob devices – General MIDI standard mapping for fader pan and mute; control feedback depends on MIDI device
• MIDI Show Control – program change for scene automation from any MIDI device

iPad Apps

• DAW Remote HD

Sample Rate Support

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

Supported I/Os

• eMotion LV1 is compatible with all SoundGrid I/Os.
• 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.
• For best results we highly recommend to use eMotion LV1 with the SoundGrid Extreme Server.
• SoundGrid Impact Server and DiGiGrid IOS are supported by the eMotion LV1 16-channel configuration at sample rates of up to 48 kHz.
• For detailed CPU consumption benchmarks, please see the Tech Specs tab of the SoundGrid Extreme Server, SoundGrid Server One and SoundGrid Impact Server pages.
• SoundGrid v10 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.

Supported Plugins

Waves plugins: See our plugin compatibility chart and plugin latency chart.

Third-party plugins:

• 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.
• eMotion LV1 v9 supports all SoundGrid-compatible plugins by other manufacturers. (Plugin Alliance’s 100% SoundGrid Bundle is currently not supported on eMotion LV1 on Windows.)

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

iOS & Android Apps

Touch and Multi-Touch Screens

• MRecall

Sample Rate Support

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

Supported I/Os

• SuperRack is compatible with all SoundGrid I/Os.
• 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 Plugins

Waves plugins: See our plugin compatibility chart and plugin latency chart.

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.

Technical Support & Sales

• Contact Technical Support & Sales

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

iOS & Android Apps

Touch and Multi-Touch Screens

• MRecall

Sample Rate Support

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

Supported I/Os

• SuperRack is compatible with all SoundGrid I/Os.
• 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 Plugins

Waves plugins: See our plugin compatibility chart and plugin latency chart.

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.

Technical Support & Sales

• Contact Technical Support & Sales

Important Notes:

• 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 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).
• View all SuperRack support articles.
• See SuperRack Knowledge Base.
• 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.

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 only, with touchscreens supporting 10-point touch

Sample Rate Support

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

Supported I/Os

• SuperRack is compatible with all SoundGrid I/Os.
• 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.

Supported Plugins

Waves plugins: See our plugin compatibility chart and plugin latency chart.

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.

Technical Support & Sales

• Contact Technical Support & Sales

Important Notes:

• SuperRack v11 supports v10 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 10, macOS 10.13.6 and macOS 10.14.6.
• View all SuperRack support articles.
• 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.

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 only, with touchscreens supporting 10-point touch

Sample Rate Support

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz

Supported I/Os

• SuperRack is compatible with all SoundGrid I/Os.
• 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.

Supported Plugins

Waves plugins: See our plugin compatibility chart and plugin latency chart.

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.

Technical Support & Sales

• Contact Technical Support & Sales

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.

Additional Resources

• How to set up Reaper for SoundGrid Playback and Recording
• How to Add a Recording/Playback Computer to a SoundGrid Network
• SoundGrid Connect: Bridge your IO with SoundGrid

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.

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.

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.

Important Notes:

Known Issues (All fixed in V10)

• 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

Exceptions & Notes:

• 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.

Supported Audio Interfaces

• SoundGrid Studio is compatible with all SoundGrid audio interfaces.
• 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 best results we highly recommend to use SoundGrid Studio with the SoundGrid Extreme Server.
• SoundGrid Impact Server and DiGiGrid IOS are supported by the SoundGrid Studio 16-channel configuration at sample rates of up to 48 kHz.
• 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.
• See our plugin compatibility chart and plugin latency chart.
• 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.

Exceptions & Notes:

• 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.

Supported Audio Interfaces

• SoundGrid Studio is compatible with all SoundGrid audio interfaces.
• 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 best results we highly recommend to use SoundGrid Studio with the SoundGrid Extreme Server.
• SoundGrid Impact Server and DiGiGrid IOS are supported by the SoundGrid Studio 16-channel configuration at sample rates of up to 48 kHz.
• 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)
• See our plugin compatibility chart and plugin latency chart.
• 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.

Exceptions & Notes:

• 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.

Exceptions & Notes:

• Mac models without ‘Metal’ support are not supported with SoundGrid Studio and StudioRack V11. Learn more.
  Learn How to install SoundGrid Studio on a non ‘Metal’ computer.
• 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.

Exceptions & Notes:

• 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.

Exceptions & Notes:

• 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.
• Intel processors must be Gen 5 or above and support AVX.
• StudioRack V14 supports Waves V14 and V13 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7, 11.6.5 and 12.4.
• StudioRack V14 can load non-Waves VST3 plugins if supported on local OS and the plugin’s VST3 component is installed (not SoundGrid-compatible, no SoundGrid offload capabilities). Learn how to scan VST3 plugins here.
• Non-Waves VST3 plugins without ARM support (Apple M1, M2 etc) will open in DAWs that use the Rosetta emulator only.
• 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).
• CLA MixHub, Scheps Omni Channel and OVox owners: In order for these plugins to benefit from StudioRack’s full Macro capabilities, please update them to their latest version by clicking the red ‘Updates Available’ link in Waves Central.
• 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

StudioRack’s latency is 0 with an empty chain, and changes dynamically according to the plugins inserted.
StudioRack with SoundGrid processing is dynamic; it introduces latency depending on the SoundGrid Driver’s network buffer settings and the SoundGrid processing buffer.

Supported Plugins

• StudioRack V14 supports Waves V14 and V13 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7, 11.6.5 and 12.4.
• StudioRack V14 can load non-Waves VST3 plugins if supported on local OS and the plugin’s VST3 component is installed (not SoundGrid-compatible, no SoundGrid offload capabilities). Learn how to scan VST3 plugins here.
• Non-Waves VST3 plugins without ARM support (Apple M1, M2 etc) will open in DAWs that use the Rosetta emulator only.
• See our plugin compatibility chart and plugin latency chart.

Exceptions & Notes:

• 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 V13 support 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 and StudioRack V13 support V12 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7 and 11.6.1 (Intel Only).
• 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).
• CLA MixHub, Scheps Omni Channel and OVox owners: In order for these plugins to benefit from StudioRack’s full Macro capabilities, please update them to their latest version by clicking the red ‘Updates Available’ link in Waves Central.
• 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

StudioRack’s latency is 0 with an empty chain, and changes dynamically according to the plugins inserted.
StudioRack with SoundGrid processing is dynamic; it introduces latency depending on the SoundGrid Driver’s network buffer settings and the SoundGrid processing buffer.

Supported Plugins

• SoundGrid Studio and StudioRack V13 support 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 and StudioRack V13 support V12 plugins on the following operating systems only: Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7 and 11.6.1 (Intel Only)
• See our plugin compatibility chart and plugin latency chart.
• Third-party plugins: StudioRack 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.

Exceptions & Notes:

• 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).
• 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).
• CLA MixHub, Scheps Omni Channel and OVox owners: In order for these plugins to benefit from StudioRack’s full Macro capabilities, please update them to their latest version by clicking the red ‘Updates Available’ link in Waves Central.
• 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.

Exceptions & Notes:

• Mac models without ‘Metal’ support are not supported with SoundGrid Studio and StudioRack V11. Learn more.
  Learn How to install SoundGrid Studio on a non ‘Metal’ computer.
• 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).
• CLA MixHub, Scheps Omni Channel and OVox owners: In order for these plugins to benefit from StudioRack’s full Macro capabilities, please update them to their latest version by clicking the red ‘Updates Available’ link in Waves Central.
• 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.

Exceptions & Notes:

• 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

Exceptions & Notes:

• 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

Exceptions & Notes:

• 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.

Sample Rate Support

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz