Before starting, ensure your system is ready to avoid plugin scanning errors in your DAW.
: Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 is required.
: From the list, select the plugins or bundles you want to install (e.g., VST, VST3, or AAX for Pro Tools). Complete Installation : Click the blue Install button. 3. Activation and Patching Waves – Complete v2023.01.17 VST, VST3, AAX x64
: Typically C:\Program Files\VSTPlugins (if selected during install). System Requirements | Support - Waves Audio
: If the plugins fail to scan, manually launch the WavesLocalServer and WavesPluginServer from your %PROGRAMDATA% directory. 4. Verification in your DAW Before starting, ensure your system is ready to
Because this specific 2023.01.17 release is often associated with the R2R team, it includes manual patching steps:
Click and browse to the "Waves" folder within your extracted v2023.01.17 package. Complete Installation : Click the blue Install button
: Ensure you have Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages (2012–2022) installed. 2. Installation Steps