Hey guys! I've been reading pretty much every topic on this but i cant seem to find how to solve the issue with the plugins still being in demo.

I got everything right, the right patch with keygen that i open with crossover for mac. The AU REG scans every plugin, but it still says demo version. I've also replaced the engine-file in the waves/modules. Basically followed instructions.

any solutions?

Waves version from RET 01/17/23

Macbook Air m1 - Monterey 12.6.4 - Logic pro X 10.7

 

Last edited: Jun 4, 2023

You should include which release you are trying to install. There are different sets of instructions, and other details for many of the releases.

 

Ofc, Sorry!

I'm tryin the RET-version V14 23/01/17

 

There are many different comments about that release. It is working/valid, but for whatever reason Waves installation instructions are always kind of hit or miss. Some people suggest uninstalling Soundgrid from Waves Central, etc.

I would try to Codesign the engine bundle first, in terminal run this command: sudo codesign --force --deep --sign - /Library/Application\ Support/Waves/Modules/WavesLicenseEngine.bundle/Contents/MacOS/WavesLicenseEngine

You may need to do some other things, but this will definitely not break anything. Check your PM's for more detail. If you screw up a Waves install, it is often better option to run the cleanup tool in WC and start over. You can end up chasing your tail.

 

Last edited: Jun 4, 2023

Try downloading a version of Waves that has the old patch .pkg in it. Try running the "patch" file on your current waves RET install. That worked for me.

 

Some people have done the same thing with the AU Reg tool and had that "work" also. Most of the time, the instructions (or user not following them exactly) is the actual problem. Updating versions without removing the old files first is another common mistake. Mixing and Matching different teams work can often do the trick, too; but the result is not being able to unravel a problem later.

 

Ill try it out and come back for results!

 

I have the same problem on
MacBook Pro catalina 10.15.7/logic
Did you managed to figure it out somehow,can’t seem to find any info beside here .
Appreciate any help

 

Hey everyone,

i’m following aswell. I’ve been busy all day to get the demo version gone but u won’t work. I did everything even the codesign but non works.

i downloaded waves central from the webaite (15.0.2) and in there i downloaded v15 essensial. I checked my ret bundle patch and it matches with the one i had. (I replaced it inside the bundle) then went to my windows pc to generate a wle file and placed it in licence. It still cames out as a demo. Who can help me it is driving me nuts

 

have you get a solution ? I'm going through the same issue please help