I'm having trouble installing, uninstalling, and starting waves.
I have a lot of questions, but first,

1. How do I delete all the files of waves that I've previously installed?

2. I read the accompanying text, but I don't really understand it.
It says "Login to Waves" and "Load StudioRack," but does that mean I have to create a waves account?


I'm hoping some kind person will be able to explain.

 

I assume you are not talking of legit waves, but please specify which version are you using, which team and SO

judgin from point 2 you are using V.R's which requires an actual account registered on Waves site, so you have to install the Waves Central app (which should be included in the release pack) and then "login to waves" throught the Waves Central app

 

Ah, I see, sorry.

version: Ultimate 15 v25.10.01
team: V.R
SO(?): WiN

 

AudioEnzyme

I deleted it with Revo Uninstaller, but it didn't work, it seems like it didn't delete everything...

 

Delete the following files, some are in a hidden folder:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Waves
C:\Users\Public\Waves Audio
C:\ProgramData\Waves Audio
C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Roaming\Waves Audio

C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3
WaveShell1-VST3 15.0_x64.vst3
WaveShell1-VST3 15.2_x64.vst3
WaveShell2-VST3 15.0_x64.vst3

How to Uninstall Waves Products
https://www.waves.com/support/how-to-uninstall-waves-products

 

Last edited: Nov 5, 2024

It doesn't work.
To begin with, there is no file in the above location. But when I try to install it, a warning window appears saying "Installation cannot be performed because another version of this product is installed."
damned...why...

 

There are leftover files from the previous installation somewhere, go through the list below carefully, delete those files and then restart your PC and then install the new version. If you don't find a wave file, it has already been deleted.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Waves
C:\Users\Public\Waves Audio
C:\ProgramData\Waves Audio

(Hidden Folder)
C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Roaming\Waves Audio
C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\Waves Audio

C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3
WaveShell1-VST3 15.0_x64.vst3
WaveShell1-VST3 15.2_x64.vst3
WaveShell2-VST3 15.0_x64.vst3

C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\WPAPI

Scan your hard drive with the term: WaveShell and delete them.

Go to the Registry --> Run --> Regedit and delete the following folder: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Waves

 

Last edited: Nov 6, 2024

Exactly Radio

Deep reg cleaning is required to delete VR's version, all 32Node has to be deleted [hopefully that one is enough] I remember doing it by hand ages ago and it took me several minutes of tweaks. But it's successful

 

I see!
However, I can't do it.
I deleted all the files in the above location, but the warning message still appears.

 

Do you have Windows 10? Try installing a V.R version!

How to Uninstall Waves Products -- > www.waves.com/support/how-to-uninstall-waves-products
How to Solve ‘Failure to Uninstall’ Error in Waves Central --> www.waves.com/support/failure-to-uninstall-in-waves-central

 

Logic Pro X 11.1.2 - Sonoma 14.7.5.

Installed the V15 all validate but missing the GUI, they work, but the GUI is black.


weird

 

The issue appears to be a compatibility problem between the latest Waves V15, Logic Pro 11.x, and macOS Sonoma graphics handling.

Graphics Drivers & Settings
On Macs, graphics drivers are updated via macOS updates. Make sure you’re on the latest Sonoma point release

Waves Ultimate 15 Black GUI Issue on Sonoma M1 MAX
https://audiosex.pro/threads/waves-ultimate-15-black-gui-issue-on-sonoma-m1-max.79103/

User @Kyuss6666 say:

Thx!
Everything is now working . All Fine with the gui.
The Plugins are Running native In Cubase Pro 14 , Logic Pro 11 , Ableton Live 12.
Im using This Terminal commands for the installer folder:
sudo xattr -cr
sudo xattr -r -d com.apple.quarantine
sudo codesign --force --deep --sign -
Then i have selected the subscription Ultimate 15 installer option.
The v15 installer option did not work for me! Everytime i have the black gui issue.
And Ultimate 15 installer works only After codesign!!

have a nice day !

 

Last edited: Apr 28, 2025

Thank you so much for pointing out, unfortunately still black after codesign.... ;(

 

revalidating the plugins it gets stuck here:

validation result: successfully validated

updating properties of AU Curves Equator (s) by Waves…

 

You need to use the reg utility before patching. Make sure you do not have multiple Waveshells installed. You can get rid of the older ones.

You can launch Logic into AU safe mode by pressing Shift+Command keys when launching Logic. You can normally use the plugin manager to just disable a problem plugin. Or move it temporarily out of /Components folder. You can delete VST and VST3 copies of anything you only use in Logic because Logic does not even use them.

You can also uncheck all the (M) Mono version plugins installed by Waves so they do not clutter your menus or slow your scan. Most of them you will never use on Mono channels, and you would know which you do. ex: Rbass, etc.

Brand new plugins from Waves are almost never working right in the first couple of releases which do contain them.

 

Last edited: Apr 28, 2025

I did actully use reg utility after patching... reading the instruction was saying so. I might see something weird here as the plugins works beautifully, but the GUI is not working. I am thinking of updating to sequoia to see if it can solve the problem.. What you think?

 

Waves - System Requirements - Version 15 (latest version) - Mac

CPU
Intel or Silicon Architecture
See notes regarding Apple Silicon based processors

Memory
Minimum: 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
16 GB free disk space on the system drive

Operating System
macOS Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15

Screen Resolution
Minimum: 1024x768
Recommended: 1280x1024 / 1600x1024
USB displays are not supported as the primary display.

Source: www.waves.com/support/tech-specs/system-requirements#plugins|version-15