October 11th, 2021

All Waves Plugins: Across-the-board software update to V13

• OS and DAW Compatibility:
  • New: Waves plugins are now fully supported on Mac computers with Apple M1 processors running M1-compatible DAWs: See full list of compatible DAWs.
  • New: Waves plugins are now fully supported on Windows 11.

• New Features & Improvements:
  • New: Hi-resolution (HiDPI) graphics for the Abbey Road RS124, Scheps Omni Channel, and Kaleidoscopes.
  • New: Unicode support enabling use of non-English characters in:
    • Track name (Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain, Scheps Omni Channel, CLA MixHub)
    • Preset names
    • Location of sample libraries
  • New: Direct link from within each plugin to its product page via the WaveSystem bar.
  • Improved: HiDPI compatibility with supporting DAWs.
  • Improved: Smoothing algorithm added to eliminate click artifacts during parameter change in SSL G-EQ.
  • Improved: Plugins opened within Scheps Omni Channel now open in a separate floating window.
  • Improved: Added preference to select auto-launch of the Waves Head Tracker option in all Waves Nx plugins: Abbey Road Studio 3, CLA Nx, Nx Ocean Way Nashville and Nx Virtual Mix Room.
  • Waves Local Server Update v12.13.0.18 - Global update across all Waves versions 11-13.

• Bug Fixes in All Waves plugins (Native):
  • Fixed: Mouse pointer no longer gets 'stuck' on a random value when adjusting enlarged GUI control scaling settings to 125-150% on Windows OS.
  • Fixed: Logic no longer crashes after closing the plugin's GUI when the focus is on the preset browser.
  • Fixed: Maschine knobs no longer glitchy within Pro Tools when Waves plugins are present.
  • Fixed: Port conflict between Waves Local Server and UAD console application after closing UAD LUNA.
  • Fixed: Preset saved into a user preset's subfolder will not be checked with "v" when loaded.
  • Fixed: Continuous automation using MIDI Learn in Cakewalk is now possible.
  • Fixed: Preset browser > Scroll handle grab now works with touchscreen.
  • Fixed: Preset browser > Spacebar will not go to the host after rename.
  • Fixed: Save option no longer opens with file extension selected.
  • Fixed: Offline process in VST3 consistency.

• Bug Fixes have been applied to numerous plugins, including but not limited to:
  • Fixed: Sync values in odd time signatures have been corrected in the following plugins: CLA EchoSphere, CLA Epic, H-Delay, J37 Tape, Kaleidoscopes, Manny Marroquin Delay, Reel ADT. Please note: This fix may slightly affect the sound of sessions created with previous versions.
  • Fixed: All Waves Virtual Instruments: Fine Tune now responds properly to Undo/Redo.
  • General bug fixes in Codex and Element. Please note: This update may slightly affect the sound of sessions created with previous versions.
  • Fixed in Abbey Road Saturator: Mono component can now properly enable automation (Mac).
  • Fixed in CLA MixHub:
    • Swapping modules with touchscreen now works consistently.
    • Expanded modules no longer auto-engage when collapsed.
    • When Bucket view is empty, right-clicking (for assignment) no longer causes pointer to jump.
    • Insert slot settings can now be saved in Pyramix.
  • Fixed in DTS NeuralTM Mono2Stereo: Latency report is now accurate.
  • Fixed in Eddie Kramer Guitar Channel: Latency report at 48 kHz is now accurate.
  • Fixed in F6 Dynamic EQ:
    • Crash issue solved when loading the default Real-Time Analyzer.
    • Grab marker now “unselects” successfully when clicking elsewhere on the screen.
  • Fixed in Grand Rhapsody Piano: Key up sound now works properly in Pro Tools when playing with a keyboard.
  • Fixed in Kaleidoscopes:
    • “Use SC” is now saved successfully with session.
    • Drive control: Auto-engage no longer changes drive from pre to post.
  • Fixed in Abbey Road Studio 3, CLA Nx, Nx Ocean Way Nashville and Nx Virtual Mix Room:
    • Camera is now available under tracking device once IMU is connected for the first time.
    • Nx Waves Head Tracker no longer disconnects from windows after being idle for 10 minutes.
  • Fixed in MultiMod Rack: Effects no longer disappear when a slot is disabled.
  • Fixed in PRS SuperModels Archon: Automating the 'lead/clean' control no longer causes the GUI to flicker.
  • Fixed in Scheps Omni Channel:
    • Swapping modules with touch screen now works consistently.
    • “Undo” no longer stops working on some controls after a preset is loaded.
    • Insert slot settings are now successfully saved in Pyramix.
  • Fixed in WLM Plus Loudness Meter: Meter readings are now available after Audiosuite render.
  • Fixed in X-FDBK: Q behavior on high frequencies.

• SoundGrid Bug Fixes in All Waves Plugins:
  • Fixed: Possible crashes are no longer present on actions with floating plugin windows (e.g., when changing presets in Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain or MultiMod Rack).
  • Fixed: Mute no longer auto-engaged in certain presets loaded within rack presets.
  • Fixed: Offset no longer present in the text field when double-touching plugin parameters.
  • Fixed in various plugins including but not limited to Abbey Road TG Mastering, CLA Epic, CLA EchoSphere: Setup B no longer loads a non-default preset in SoundGrid hosts.

• SoundGrid Bug Fixes in Specific Plugins:
  • Fixed in CLA EchoSphere: Rack meter no longer shows left signal only.
  • Fixed in IR Live: Possible short audio drop no longer present when focusing the plugin or changing non-IR parameters.
  • Fixed in MultiMod Rack: MIDI mapping on SuperRack.
  • Fixed in TRACT: Possible crash no longer present on “clear traces” using touch screen.

Waves Central: New Version (V13.0.9)

• Support for installing Version 13 (V13) of Waves plugins.
• Ongoing improvements and optimization

 

Last edited: Oct 11, 2021