: If you have older Waves versions installed, it is highly recommended to uninstall them first. Remove previous versions of Waves Central and delete leftover folders in %PROGRAMDATA%\Waves Audio\ and %APPDATA%\Waves Audio\ .
: Ensure you have Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages (2012–2022) installed. 2. Installation Steps Waves – Complete v2023.01.17 VST, VST3, AAX x64
: Run the provided patch (often an .exe file) with administrator rights. : If you have older Waves versions installed,
After installation, open your DAW (like FL Studio , Ableton , or Pro Tools ) and perform a full plugin rescan. : C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3 open your DAW (like FL Studio
Installing the bundle requires a specific process, especially since this version refers to an offline-capable installer from the early 2023 release cycle. 1. System Requirements & Preparation
: Run the included R2R_Kill_Waves_Background_Process.cmd to stop any running Waves services.