This version typically uses an offline installation method via Waves Central. : Open the Waves Central application. Access Offline Installer : Navigate to the Offline Installer page on the left sidebar.
After installation, open your DAW (like FL Studio , Ableton , or Pro Tools ) and perform a full plugin rescan. : C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3 Waves – Complete v2023.01.17 VST, VST3, AAX x64
: If the plugins fail to scan, manually launch the WavesLocalServer and WavesPluginServer from your %PROGRAMDATA% directory. 4. Verification in your DAW This version typically uses an offline installation method
Because this specific 2023.01.17 release is often associated with the R2R team, it includes manual patching steps: After installation, open your DAW (like FL Studio
: Run the included R2R_Kill_Waves_Background_Process.cmd to stop any running Waves services.
: 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\ .
Before starting, ensure your system is ready to avoid plugin scanning errors in your DAW.