Waves SuperRack Performer

Waves SuperRack Performer - Software License Version | The Ultimate Solution for Bringing Studio-Grade Sound to the Stage

Introducing Waves SuperRack Performer, a revolutionary software solution designed to seamlessly bring your meticulously crafted studio-quality sound to any live performance audio environment. Say goodbye to complex and expensive dedicated hardware setups; SuperRack Performer allows you to run Waves and any other VST3 plugins you love with just a Mac or PC connected to a mixer (supporting Core Audio / ASIO), effortlessly achieving professional-grade live mixing effects.

Whether you're an experienced audio engineer or a musician striving for perfect live sound, SuperRack Performer offers unprecedented freedom and control. It not only allows you to insert selected plugins for vocals and instruments, achieving precise tuning and rich effects, but also effectively eliminates feedback, enhances drum impact, and even applies your favorite analog-modeled effect chains to the mix bus, ensuring every performance achieves studio-like sophistication and impact.

SuperRack Performer is designed to address common equipment and venue limitations in live performances. With Waves' professional plugins specifically designed for live use, you can easily tackle challenging acoustic environments, presenting performers' best state perfectly to the audience. This is the ultimate tool that allows musicians to no longer compromise on live setups and to bring their signature studio sound authentically to the stage.

Core Advantages and Application Scenarios

Studio-Grade Sound, Plug-and-Play
No need for additional complex hardware; simply connect a Mac or PC to a mixer (supporting Core Audio / ASIO) to run Waves or any VST3 plugins, bringing your ideal studio sound perfectly to the live stage.

Custom Effect Chains, Unlimited Creativity
Freely insert your preferred plugins, whether for precise vocal tuning and effects, tight and powerful drums, real-time feedback elimination, or even applying your beloved analog-modeled effect chains to the mix bus, creating a unique live auditory experience.

Overcome Environmental Limitations, Showcase Best Performance
Break free from equipment and venue constraints. Utilize Waves plugins to solve spatial acoustic problems, giving every performance studio-like refined sound quality and ensuring performers deliver their best in any location.

Musician's Dream, Studio Sound Recreated
Musicians gain complete control over live performances, without compromising on live setups. By replicating the exact plugin chains used in the studio, you can bring your signature sound authentically to the live audience.

Simple Setup, Efficient Mixing
As a natural extension to any digital or analog mixing console, SuperRack Performer is optimized for easy setup and connection, enabling efficient loading, routing, plugin control, hotkeys, MIDI usage, and snapshot recall, regardless of the venue.

Tailor-Made Processing Chains for Every Instrument
Never compromise on live sound. Use your favorite EQ, compression, analog saturation, and modulation effects for vocals and every instrument – providing the perfect tool for each task. Your effect chains can also be fully set up in advance, or you can explore our rich preset library in real-time.

Save and Recall Song Snapshots
You don't have to rely on static plugin settings for an entire performance. Create and save perfectly tuned snapshots for each song in advance, and recall them instantly during the performance. You can even use the Waves mRecall app for remote operation.

Automatically Solve Venue Problems
Not every performance takes place in a perfect venue. Sometimes you might be mixing in small clubs, on rooftops, in churches, or multi-purpose spaces, facing problematic acoustics and subpar speakers. Waves' professional plugins designed for live use, such as X-FDBK, PSE, F6, and the eMo series, will easily solve these issues, allowing you to focus on creative mixing.

New Feature: Supports Any VST3 Plugin
SuperRack Performer now allows you to run any third-party VST3 plugins on your Mac or PC, in addition to Waves plugins. Optimize your performance with your favorite Waves and VST3 plugins to get the best sound in any live show.

New Remote Control App: MixMirror
The MixMirror iPad app allows you to control plugins from anywhere in the venue. It's a hassle-free remote app that mirrors your mixer window and is tailored for the most practical and functional mixing experience.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Software Type: Live Plugin Host Software
• Plugin Compatibility: Waves plugins, any VST3 third-party plugins
• Operating System Compatibility: macOS (Mac), Windows (PC)
• Audio Driver Support: Core Audio (Mac), ASIO (PC)
• Hardware Requirements: No additional dedicated DSP hardware required, only a compatible Mac or PC computer
• Connection Method: USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt, or other audio interface connection to mixer
• Remote Control Support:
  • Waves mRecall App: For remote snapshot recall
  • MixMirror iPad App: For remote plugin control and mixer window mirroring
• Core Functions: Real-time plugin loading, audio routing, parameter control, hotkey operation, MIDI control, snapshot saving and recall
• Optimization Features: Optimized for live performance environments, ensuring low latency and high stability
• Main Applications: Vocal and instrument processing, feedback elimination, venue acoustic correction, effect chain creation, overall mix optimization