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Brand profile · Israel, est. 1992

Waves

Waves Audio, initially known for its pioneering audio plugins, has evolved into a significant player in live sound and studio infrastructure. Founded on the concept of accessible, powerful digital signal processing, Waves has built a reputation for innovation and a broad product range catering to both studio and live performance environments. Their move into hardware reflects a desire to integrate their DSP expertise into robust, real-world solutions.

Waves plugins (historical cornerstone)eMotion digital mixing systemsSuperRack live sound processing platformDante and MADI integrationDSP-driven workflow efficiency
1992founded
Israelcountry
254products in stock
$129–$15kprice range

Waves in the charts

Every chart where Waves has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.

Best Waves DSP audio systems
7 models$2,128 – $7,305Best Waves digital mixers
6 models$10,645 – $14,557

All 254 Waves products

Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first. Page 1 of 6.

Waves Impact Rack Ears

Audio Interface Accessories

$129€115Check ↗

Waves SuperRack LiveBox Madi

DSP Audio Systems

$7,305€6,519Check ↗

Waves SuperRack LiveBox Dante

DSP Audio Systems

$7,282€6,498Check ↗

Waves Axis Scope

DSP Audio Systems

$2,128€1,899Check ↗

Waves Titan-R SoundGrid Server

DSP Audio Systems

$4,928€4,398Check ↗

Waves DSPRO StageGrid 4000

Stage Boxes for Digital Mixers

$6,721€5,998Check ↗

Waves eMotion LV1 Roadcase Bundle

Digital Mixers

$11,519€10,279Check ↗

Waves eMotion LV1 Control Bundle

Digital Mixers

$12,203€10,890Check ↗

Waves eMotion LV1 Classic Bundle

Digital Mixers

$14,557€12,990Check ↗

Waves Extreme-C SoundGrid Server

DSP Audio Systems

$2,799€2,498Check ↗

Waves eMotion LV1 Classic Case Set

Digital Mixers

$10,980€9,798Check ↗

Waves eMotion LV1 Classic

Digital Mixers

$10,645€9,499Check ↗

Waves eMotion LV1 Classic

Digital Mixers

$10,645€9,499Check ↗

Waves eMotion LV1 Control

DAW Controllers

$1,903€1,698Check ↗

Waves Ionic 16 Stagebox

Stage Boxes for Digital Mixers

$3,248€2,898Check ↗

Waves LV1 Classic + 80 Ch Exp Bundle

Digital Mixers

$11,531€10,290Check ↗

Waves Titan SoundGrid Server

DSP Audio Systems

$4,480€3,998Check ↗

Waves WSG-PY64 I/O for Yamaha DM7/5

Digital Mixer Expansion Cards

$1,041€929Check ↗

Waves SuperRack Extreme-C Combo

DSP Audio Systems

$3,696€3,298Check ↗

Waves eMotion LV1 Control Case Set

DAW Controllers

$2,213€1,975Check ↗

Waves eMotion LV1 80-Channel Expansion

Utility

$1,405€1,254Check ↗

Waves Immersive Wrapper

Utility

$702€626Check ↗

Waves Clarity Vx DeReverb Pro

Audio Restoration

$186€166Check ↗

Waves Nx Germano Studios New York

Utility

$43€39Check ↗

Waves Z-Noise

Audio Restoration

$43€39Check ↗

Waves X-Click

Audio Restoration

$43€39Check ↗

Waves X-Noise

Audio Restoration

$50€45Check ↗

Waves SuperRack Performer

Utility

$139€124Check ↗

Waves Feedback Hunter

Utility

$125€112Check ↗

Waves Playlist Rider

Utility

$100€89Check ↗

Waves W43 Noise Reduction Plugin

Audio Restoration

$43€39Check ↗

Waves SoundGrid Rack for VENUE

Utility

$2,813€2,510Check ↗

Waves eMotion LV1 Live Mixer – 64 Stereo Channels

Utility

$2,811€2,509Check ↗

Waves eMotion LV1 Live Mixer – 32 Stereo Channels

Utility

$2,389€2,132Check ↗

Waves eMotion LV1 Live Mixer – 16 Stereo Channels

Utility

$1,967€1,756Check ↗

Waves SuperRack SoundGrid

Utility

$842€752Check ↗

Waves TRACT System Calibration

Utility

$186€166Check ↗

Waves Nx Ocean Way Nashville

Utility

$43€39Check ↗

Waves WNS Noise Suppressor

Audio Restoration

$43€39Check ↗

Waves Dorrough Stereo

Utility

$43€39Check ↗

Waves X-Hum

Audio Restoration

$43€39Check ↗

Waves Abbey Road King’s Microphones

Utility

$38€33Check ↗

Waves, honestly

What Waves does well
  • Unparalleled DSP processing power and flexibility
  • Seamless plugin-hardware integration
  • Robust and reliable live sound infrastructure
  • Highly customizable and scalable systems
  • Industry-leading Dante and MADI support
What to watch for
  • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment
  • Steep learning curve for complex systems
  • Can be overwhelming for users unfamiliar with DSP
  • Hardware ecosystem still maturing compared to competitors
  • Requires careful system design and configuration

Questions about Waves

Are Waves hardware products manufactured in-house?

While Waves designs and engineers their hardware, manufacturing is primarily outsourced to contract manufacturers in Asia, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness.

How does Waves’ SuperRack system compare to other digital mixing platforms?

SuperRack distinguishes itself through its modularity and focus on DSP-intensive tasks, offering unparalleled flexibility for complex live sound and broadcast scenarios, often integrating directly with Waves’ plugin ecosystem.

What kind of technical support does Waves offer for its hardware?

Waves provides comprehensive technical support through online resources, a dedicated support team, and often regional service partners to assist with setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.

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