I've searched and read majority of threads regarding using the Giuseppe patch on Waves plugins, but none seem to be specific enough for my issue. So, what's my issue?

MAIN ISSUE: The patch isn't working, and the installed waves plugins are opening in demo mode

MY SET UP: MacBook Pro M1, Sequoia 15.4.1, Logic Pro 11.1.2

Patch version: 15.2

RELEVANT INFO: Before using the patch, I've purchased waves plugins in the past, thus I have an established waves/waves central account. Not knowing any better, I installed a bunch of new plugins in wave central (not using the offline method), installed the Patch after the installation was complete, then restarted my computer. I opened logic and the audio unit scanned and all the plugins were there and not in demo mode. I then wanted to add another plugin, so I installed it in WC, and when I opened logic, all the newly installed plugins opened in demo mode.

Other Processes tried after initial Patch installation:

1. Unistalled all plugin's in WC. Created an offline installer, opened the offline installer (install.cen icon) from the folder. Selected the plugins I wanted to install, and installed them. Then installed the Patch afterwards, reboot computer, open logic, and plugins still open in demo mode. This was done on my only waves central profile/account

2. Created a new waves profile, and followed the same offline install, then patch install, reboot computer, open logic and audio scan. Plugins did not open in demo mode. But I forgot to add a plugin during the install process.. added it to the already created offline folder, followed the same process, and when opening logic, the plugins went back to demo mode.

3. Created a 3rd waves profile and went through the same process.. but the plugins are opening in demo mode

So here I am. Three waves profiles and every time I try the offline install process followed by patch install, the waves plugins are opening in demo mode. I can't figure out a solution. I was thinking the purchased licenses and the patch was doing some kind of cancellation... I've uninstalled and reinstalled so many times. but all the plugins are opening in demo mode.

So, what can I, should I do to get the patch to work?

Sorry for the long message, but I wanted to be as specific as possible.

 

A = Uninstall via Waves Central:

Quit all audio apps.

1. Launch the Waves Central application:
   • Windows: via the desktop shortcut or Start Menu > All Programs > Waves Central.
   • Mac: Applications > Waves Central.
2. Log into Waves Central using your Waves account information.
3. Go to the Settings tab.
4. Under Maintenance, select the products/version you wish to uninstall in the dropdown menu, and click Uninstall.

B = Use a new, unknown email address and create a new Waves account.

C= Download and install the following version:

Waves Complete v2024.06.24 WIN MAC Patched and Keygen
Only-RET Team RET | June 27, 2024 | 4.4MB

 

I don't know how to download that version. I type it in and it brings me to a page on this site, but when I go to click on the link in the "download from free file storage" box, it just opens pop up add/windows. Exactly how do I download the below file?

Waves Complete v2024.06.24 WIN MAC Patched and Keygen
Only-RET Team RET | June 27, 2024 | 4.4MB

 

Last edited: Apr 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM

- Installation (macOS) -
Install Waves.

Replace "WavesLicenseEngine" in
/Library/Application Support/Waves/Modules/WavesLicenseEngine.bundle/Contents/MacOS/
Codesign WavesLicenseEngine.bundle if it's required.

Included patched WavesLicenseEngine is v2.5.1.1.
You can check version of your WavesLicenseEngine by seeing /WavesLicenseEngine.bundle/Contents/Info.plist

Replace "index.js" in
/Library/Application Support/Waves/COSMOS/HTML/

Replace "app.asar" in
/Applications/Waves/COSMOS/COSMOS.app/Contents/Resources/

- Authorization (Windows/macOS) -
Run R2R KeyGen on Windows.
Input Device ID to the keygen.
You can find the Devices and their ID at Licenses tab in WavesCentral.
Generate *.wle license.
Place *.wle license to
[Computer License (Windows)]
%PROGRAMDATA%\Waves Audio\Licenses

[Computer License (macOS)]
/Library/Application Support/Waves/Licenses/

[Removable Media License]
(Device)/Waves/Licenses/

 

Thanks for the step process... I believe I need to download the patch (Waves Complete v2024.06.24 WIN MAC Patched and Keygen
Only-RET Team RET | June 27, 2024 | 4.4MB), correct? Im trying to figure out how to download Patched and Keygen.

 

you need to reapply the patch everytime you install a new plugin with guiseppe

 

That makes sense.. but in the above comment.. i need to download and install this: Waves Complete v2024.06.24 WIN MAC Patched and Keygen
Only-RET Team RET | June 27, 2024 | 4.4MB),… where can i download this at?