Waves Axis Scope

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Waves Axis Scope

Waves

Axis Scope

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 560887
Brand: Waves
Model: Axis Scope
Price: $2,088.90

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The Axis Scope is a seriously powerful little box for anyone running Waves plugins live or needing a dedicated, reliable DSP server for their studio. It's a great solution for touring musicians and studios who want to offload processing and ensure rock-solid performance, but it's not a replacement for a full-fledged audio interface.

Product Description

  • Waves Axis Scope
  • Waves Compatible SoundGrid Server
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-IMB410N
  • CPU: Intel i5-10600
  • Connections: 2x USB 2.0 ports on the front panel
  • 4x USB 3.0 ports on the back panel
  • 19" rack-mountable
  • Installation height: 2U
  • Enables the use of Waves plug-ins for live applications via the Multirack system
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 220 x 284 x 86 mm
  • Weight: 3.4 kg
PROS
  • • Solid Gigabyte motherboard ensures stability and longevity.
  • • Intel i5-10600 provides ample processing for demanding plugin chains.
  • • SoundGrid compatibility unlocks seamless live performance workflows.
  • • Compact 2U rackmount design saves valuable rack space.
CONS
  • • USB 2.0 front ports limit bandwidth for high-resolution audio interfaces.
  • • Limited expandability beyond the pre-configured components.
  • • Price point positions it as a premium investment for serious users.

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Key Features

Inputs Multiple (via SoundGrid-compatible interfaces)
Outputs Multiple (via SoundGrid-compatible interfaces)
DSP Power Waves DSP Chipset
Max Sample Rate 192 kHz / 24-bit (SoundGrid dependent)
Connection USB 3.0 (rear), USB 2.0 (front)
Weight 3.4 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

While it's built around Waves, SoundGrid is an open standard, so other SoundGrid-compatible plugins will function, though integration might require some configuration.
For most standard use cases, 16GB is adequate, but extremely demanding plugin stacks might benefit from more RAM in the future.
Latency depends heavily on your SoundGrid interface and plugin configuration, but with careful optimization, sub-10ms latency is achievable.

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