Hi !
macOS Sonoma 14.7.3
M1 Max
4K Resolution
Cubase Pro 14 , Logic Pro 11
Waves Ultimate V 15 25.02.12 with Guseppe Patch.
Daws are Running native.
I have the same problem as with the previous version, where the Plugin GUI remains black.
Sound is working in the Plugins.
I installed all V 15 Plugin.
Pls help!

 

Another thing it might be is an OpenGL/CL thing.

• Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date. Outdated graphics drivers can sometimes cause problems with displaying plugin GUIs. You can usually update your graphics drivers by going to the website of your graphics card manufacturer and downloading the latest drivers for your card.
• Try rescanning your plugins. This will force your DAW to reload the plugins and may fix any problems with the plugin GUIs. The way to rescan your plugins will vary depending on your DAW, but you can usually find instructions in the DAW’s documentation.

 

Thx !
Its a Mac Studio M1 Max System .. and my Sonoma is completly Updated. No Graphic driver Update needed.
I installed and Rescan the Plugins 4 Times but without success.

 

The next question to ask yourself is it Cubase or Waves that is to blame! Get another free DAW and see if it runs Waves!

Right click on your logic icon and hit “get info”. Check off “run in Rosetta mode”. Launch the project and see if you’re good to go.

Missing Waves Plugins On M1 Mac? How To Fix It
https://www.production-expert.com/p...ves-studio-rack-might-just-offer-a-workaround

I had to click a check box I’m waves Center agreeing to “not officially supported” plug-ins, but everything is working for now. Sonoma 14.5.

Logic update?
it's fixed for me, the latest version (24.12.31) has worked fine here, everything is running and GUI is visible.
https://audiosex.pro/threads/waves-15-in-logic-11-1-plugin-windows-are-empty.78114/

 

Last edited: Feb 13, 2025

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 !

 

I tried to codesign but still got black GUI

 

Go back to Version 14 !!!

 

Which one is the installer folder you mean here?

Can you post and example?
What do you think if I update to sequoia?

Thanks!!!

 

+1 black gui....

what exactly did u codesign @Kyuss6666 ?

how can u codesign an entire folder?

and did u log in and download the installers or used the offline ones?

I tried versions from 12/24, 03/25 and 04/25... always black gui.

sequoia m4 max

installing waves ultimate always results in a failed installation.

installing diamond or single plugins works, but only with black GUI..

I did not login to anything nor download, always used offline installers provided with the corresponding release versions

if login and download is crucial for ultimate install, u suggest legit or fake account?

 

did you solve this?

 

yes I did I followed the "protocol" from member soundjam:

SONOMA / SEQUOIA / Apple Silicon INSTRUCTIONS (After many tries and hours)

0 - FULL UNINSTALL, Using all Waves Central uninstall options (Complete Waves Clean-UP)

REBOOT

1 - Install "officially" with Waves Central and your account (downloading the installers in Waves Central), DON'T USE DISTRIBUTION FILES OR THE OFFLINE OPTION, FILES ARE CORRUPTED. THIS CAUSES WAVES AU REG UTILITY TO CRASH.

2 Apply any of the two patches (not both)

REBOOT

3. Run Waves AU Reg. Utility.

See if everything is working properly. IF NOT, REPEAT ALL STEPS and use the alternate Patch option.

THIS WORKS. I hope it helps.


For me worked like a charm for logic pro x 11.1.2 sonoma but only with Waves.Ultimate.2025.3.Patch Guiseppe's patch didn't work for me (just for the record).