Installing the bundle requires a specific process, especially since this version refers to an offline-capable installer from the early 2023 release cycle. 1. System Requirements & Preparation
Before starting, ensure your system is ready to avoid plugin scanning errors in your DAW.
Because this specific 2023.01.17 release is often associated with the R2R team, it includes manual patching steps: 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
: Typically C:\Program Files\VSTPlugins (if selected during install). System Requirements | Support - Waves Audio Because this specific 2023
: Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 is required.
: 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\ . System Requirements | Support - Waves Audio :
: Run the included R2R_Kill_Waves_Background_Process.cmd to stop any running Waves services.