Waves Audio MultiRack Setup Guide
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WAVES
MultiRack
SETUP GUIDE
V9.80
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Table of Contents
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! Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3!
2.! Basic Requirements .............................................................................................................. 3!
3.! Software ................................................................................................................................ 4!
4.! Required Waves Licenses .................................................................................................... 4!
5.! Installing MultiRack ............................................................................................................... 4!
6.! MultiRack Native ................................................................................................................... 6!
Hardware Connections .......................................................................................................... 6!
Analog Connections .............................................................................................................. 6!
MADI Native Connections ..................................................................................................... 6!
Yamaha Native Connections ................................................................................................. 7!
Behringer Native Connections .............................................................................................. 7!
Software Setup ...................................................................................................................... 8!
7.! MultiRack SoundGrid Hardware Connections ....................................................................... 9!
SoundGrid Requirements ...................................................................................................... 9!
8.! Yamaha Hardware Connections ......................................................................................... 10!
9.! MADI-Enabled Console Hardware Connections ................................................................. 11!
10.! Allen & Heath Hardw are Connections ................................................................................. 12!
11.! MultiRack SoundGrid Software Setup ................................................................................. 13!
Preferences Window ........................................................................................................... 13!
Remote Control Tab ............................................................................................................ 15!
12.! SoundGrid Inventory: .......................................................................................................... 18!
System Parameters ............................................................................................................. 18!
I/O Devices .......................................................................................................................... 20!
SoundGrid Servers .............................................................................................................. 21!
13.! SoundGrid Connections Window ........................................................................................ 22!
14.! Setting Up the SoundGrid Driver ......................................................................................... 23!
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1. Overview
There are two versions of the MultiRack software: Native and SoundGrid.
Native utilizes the com puter's CPU to power the plugin processing. In practice, this means that
plugin count and overall system latency depend on the computer’s CPU and sound driver
capabilities.
SoundGrid uses a dedicated SoundGrid DSP server to power the plugin processing, providing
low latency, high plugin counts, a backup DSP server, and networking capabilities.
2. Basic Requirements
• PC or Mac Host Computer – The main brain and controller for the system that runs the
MultiRack live plugin host application.
Refer to http://www.waves.com/support/tech-specs/system-requiremen ts when choosing
your computer.
• USB flash drive (optional): The USB flash drive key holds the licenses for Waves V9
plugins and provides activated licenses on the go. Alternatively, you can authorize your
host computer's hard drive through the Waves License center (when using Multirack
Native).
The USB flash drive must be connected to the console at all times when using Multirack
SoundGrid. Check USB flash drive compatibility: http://www.waves.com/support/usb-
flash-drive-formats.
• Optional MIDI Controller – A MIDI controller can be used to remote control MultiRack
SoundGrid in real time without using a mouse or keyboard.
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3. Software
• MultiRack Native – Host software for Waves Native plugins; supports MultiR ack Native-
compatible plugins only.
• MultiRack SoundGrid – Host software for SoundGrid-compatible plugins; su pports
MultiRack SoundGrid-compatible plugins only.
• MultiRack SoundGrid for DiGiCo offline software – For preparation of offline
MultiRack sessions for SD consoles using DiGiCo's SD offline editor.
• SoundGrid Studio – Required for recording and/or playback only (installation optional).
Can be installed on a separate computer dedicated to playback/recording.
SoundGrid Studio includes:
! The SoundGrid Studio Application for routing and setting up SoundGrid Studio
! Waves SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver for Windows and Mac.
! I/O Firmware and Control Panel for the Yamaha WSG-Y16 card.
o SoundGrid Studio with I/O firmware and Control Panel for the Allen & Heath
M-Waves card is available on the Allen & Heath M-Waves download page as
a standalone installer (http://www.waves.com/downloads/allen-heath).
o SoundGrid Studio with I/O firmware and Control Panel for DiGiGrid
MGB/MGO is available on the DiGiGrid MGB/MGO download page as a
standalone installer (http://w ww.waves.com/downloads/digigrid-mgb-mgo).
• Waves plugins – The audio processors hosted by MultiRack.
4. Required Waves Licenses
Licenses can be activated on a US B flash drive or on the host compute r's h a rd drive.
! Native systems require the MultiRack Native application and Waves Native plugins.
! SoundGrid systems require the MultiRack SoundGrid application and SoundGrid-
compatible plugins.
For installation and activation instructions, read the next section of this document, or visit
http://www.waves.com/support/activate.
5. Installing MultiRack
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Follow the instructions below to download and install MultiR ack Native and/or SoundGrid.
1. Download and install Waves Central fo r Mac | Windows.
If you already hav e Waves Central ins ta lle d , s k ip to s te p 2 .
2. Launch Waves Central.
Windows: via the desktop shortcut or Start Menu > All Programs > Waves.
Mac: Applications > Waves Central.
3. Log into Waves Central using your Waves account information.
4. Click on Easy Install & Activate.
5. Any products that are not currently activated will appear on the list.
Check MultiRack SoundGrid and/or MultiRack Native.
To install any plugins or bundles, check them as well.
6. Click on the Install & Activate button.
You will be prom pted once the process is complete.
The products you have selected are now installed and activated on your computer.
Learn how to move your product licenses to a USB flash drive or between c o mputers.
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6. MultiRack Native
Hardware Connections
Connect an ASIO / Core Audio interface to your host computer. Use MADI, AES/EBU, or analog
cables, depending on your console and audio interface. See examples below.
Analog Connections
MADI Native Connections
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Yamaha Native Connections
Behringer Native Connections
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