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Waves for mc²
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Version: 10.8.0/1
Exported on: 11 April, 2024
 
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  • Page 1       Waves for mc² User Manual Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024   To obtain the latest documentation for Lawo products, please visit: https://docs.lawo.com/...
  • Page 2 All entries in this document have been thoroughly checked; however no guarantee for correctness can be given. Lawo AG cannot be held responsible for any misleading or incorrect information provided throughout this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Waves for mc² - User Manual Table of Contents   Waves for mc² - General Information............................5 Waves for mc² - About this Documentation ..........................6 Waves for mc² - Important Safety Instructions........................7 Waves for mc² - Product Overview ............................8 Key Facts....................................8 Waves Integration ..................................8 Waves for mc²...
  • Page 4 Waves for mc² - User Manual The Waves SoundGrid Plugin Server is a chargeable option for Lawo's mc mixing consoles. It allows Waves plugins to be controlled directly from the console's Central GUI and reset by snapshots and productions. The option can be added to the following products: •...

  • Page 5: Waves For Mc² - General Information

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 1 Waves for mc² - General Information Before you begin, please read the following information. • Waves for mc² - About this Documentation • Waves for mc² - Important Safety Instructions Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 5 / ...

  • Page 6: Waves For Mc² - About This Documentation

    Contact Details If you need further assistance, the Lawo Support Department can be contacted by email at support@lawo.com, or by telephone during normal working hours - please visit the Support area of the Lawo website for the most up-to-date contact details.

  • Page 7: Waves For Mc² - Important Safety Instructions

    When working with our hardware components, please read and observe all of the instructions provided in the "General Safety Information for Lawo Equipment" booklet delivered with your devices. Click on the link below to read or download the booklet as a pdf.

  • Page 8: Waves For Mc² - Product Overview

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 2 Waves for mc² - Product Overview The Waves SoundGrid Plugin Server is a chargeable option requiring additional hardware. It allows Waves plugins to be controlled directly from the Central GUI and reset by the console's productions and snapshots. Waves FX integration 2.1 Key Facts •...

  • Page 9: Waves For Mc² - Installation And Setup

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 3 Waves for mc² - Installation and Setup This chapter describes how to install and configure the system. • Waves for mc² - Installation Instructions • Waves for mc² - Unpacking • Waves for mc² - Prerequisites •...

  • Page 10: Waves For Mc² - Installation Instructions

    Configure the EXBOX.SG converter (for the MADI I/O) If you need further assistance, the Lawo Support Department can be contacted by email at support@lawo.com, or by telephone during normal working hours - please visit the Support area of the Lawo website for the most up-to-date contact details.

  • Page 11: Waves For Mc² - Unpacking

    DirectOut converter. Optionally, a Waves rack shelf may be ordered (for the Axis Scope computer and Extreme Server C). Please check the contents of the packing boxes, and in the event of any transport damage, contact your local Lawo representative or email support@lawo.com.
  • Page 12 Waves for mc² - User Manual • HDMI cable (1m – 39.37 ") or DisplayPort cable (1m – 39.37 ") • 2x Cat5e/Cat6 cables (1m – 39.37 ") • 1x Cat5e/Cat6 cables (2m – 78.74 ") • 1x Supply with IEC female - Schuko male power cable (minimum 1m) •...
  • Page 13 Waves for mc² - User Manual Waves Extreme Server C Package Content Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 13 /  121...
  • Page 14 Waves for mc² - User Manual Waves Axis Scope Package Content Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 14 /  121...
  • Page 15 Waves for mc² - User Manual Waves Software License Certificate Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 15 /  121...
  • Page 16 Waves for mc² - User Manual DirectOut Package Content The 1RU DirectOut rack shelf is included. Waves Rack Shelf (optional accessory) The 2RU Waves rack shelf is optional (for the Axis Scope computer and Extreme Server C).  Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 16 / ...

  • Page 17: Waves For Mc² - Prerequisites

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 3.3 Waves for mc² - Prerequisites Please read the following important information before you begin. Important Notices • It is assumed that the default user AXIS is in use. The Waves system is not tested with another local user. •...
  • Page 18 Go to: Global Settings\Access\Discovery, and uncheck the following box: "Search local network for other AnyDesk clients" If this step is not in place, the discovery process between the Lawo console and Waves SuperRack colud not work. Windows Remote Desktop Configuration If the Waves Axis Scope PC has a management network connection, then it can be remotely configured using a Windows Remote Desktop session.
  • Page 19 Waves for mc² - User Manual • Go to "Local Resources" and, under "Remote audio", click on Settings. • Under "Remote audio playback", choose the Play on remote computer option and click on OK to confirm. • Go back to the "General" tab. •...
  • Page 20 Waves for mc² - User Manual • Click on Connect and, when requested, insert the password AXIS Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 20 /  121...

  • Page 21: Waves For Mc² - Network And Sfp Requirements

    SFP Specification (for the MADI I/O port) Audio is transferred between the Lawo console and Waves SoundGrid server using MADI. On the Lawo console side, any available MADI SFP I/O port can be used as long as the SFP meets the specification below.  ...

  • Page 22: Waves For Mc² - Remote Desktop Connection Options

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 3.5 Waves for mc² - Remote Desktop Connection Options This topic describes the options for the remote desktop connection. Introduction During operation, the Waves host PC is switched to the console's Central GUI using the PLUGIN button (on the console's SCREEN CONTROL panel).
  • Page 23 Waves for mc² - User Manual Windows vs VNC Remote Desktop To choose the best option for your installation, please read the pros and cons below. Windows Remote Desktop • Slower. • The Waves Super Rack and plugins view is not optimal. •...
  • Page 24 Waves for mc² - User Manual SCREEN CONTROL Panel (functionality) For both Windows and VNC, you can adjust the plugin parameters using the console's touch-screen, or trackball and left/ right mouse buttons. If a Windows Remote Desktop Connection is used, then it is possible to use the up/down arrow keys, Enter button and rotary control to interact with the plugins.

  • Page 25: Waves For Mc² - Host Pc Setup

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 3.6 Waves for mc² - Host PC Setup This topic describes how to prepare the Waves Axis Scope PC. Introduction The Waves Axis Scope PC is configured using a series of command lines. The commands must executed using the Windows PowerShell terminal (as described below).
  • Page 26 Waves for mc² - User Manual Power On Before applying power to the PC, check the internet connection and apply power to the video monitor. Power up the Axis Scope PC (with the internet Ethernet cable connected). The image below shows the desktop (at the first start up). Executing the Commands The Waves Axis Scope PC has only an administrator user with the name "AXIS"...
  • Page 27 Waves for mc² - User Manual Command Lines (required) The required commands are as follows. The meaning of each line is explained at the end of this topic. Set-ItemProperty -Path “HKLM: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\Parameters” -name “Type” -value NoSync -Type STRING Set-ItemProperty -Path “HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\tzautoupdate” -name “Start”...
  • Page 28 Waves for mc² - User Manual Command Line Meanings The meaning of each command is described below. You can use these code blocks to copy and paste the lines individually. Command #1 Set-ItemProperty -Path “HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\Parameters” -name “Type” -value NoSync -Type STRING Disables the "Set time automatically"...
  • Page 29 Waves for mc² - User Manual Command #7 Set-ItemProperty -Path “HKLM:\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server” -name “fDenyTSConnections” -value 0 Enables the Windows Remote Desktop. Command #8 New-Item -Path "HKCU:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer" Creates a new registry key in the Windows registry. Command #9 New-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer" -Name "DisableNotificationCenter"...
  • Page 30 Waves for mc² - User Manual Sets the user name for the Windows Auto Logon. Command #3 Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon" -name "DefaultPassword" -type String -value "AXIS" Sets the password for the Windows Auto Logon. Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 30 / ...

  • Page 31: Waves For Mc² - Waves Products Installation

    3.7 Waves for mc² - Waves Products Installation This topic describes how to install and activate the Waves products on the Axis Scope PC. Waves Central is the centralized management tool (from Waves). In the Lawo/Waves plugin server installation, it is ...
  • Page 32 Waves for mc² - User Manual • At first start up of Waves Central, the following message box appears. Click on “No, thanks”. Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 32 /  121...
  • Page 33 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 2: Login to Waves For the next step, you will need your Waves account credentials.  Important: Before logging in, it is important to check that the time zone, date, time (of the PC) are correct, ...
  • Page 34 Waves for mc² - User Manual   • Check your email for a "Mail from the Waves Team" and click on the hyperlink (to activate your account): • You are now redirected to a page to confirm your account. Click on "Log in here" to continue. •...
  • Page 35 Waves for mc² - User Manual Login to Waves Central • From the Waves Central "Welcome" screen, click on "Log in". • Enter your Waves account credentials and click on "Log in". • The following dialog box appears.  ◦ Enable the option: "Always allow www.waves.com to open links this type in the associated app" ◦...
  • Page 36 Waves for mc² - User Manual • This opens a web page (in your default browser) with the following dialog box. Click on "Continue to Waves Central". • Following a successful login, the Waves Central page should look like this: Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 36 / ...
  • Page 37 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 3: Register the Waves Products The next step is to register the Waves products, included with the plugin server option, to your Waves account. • If not already open, start Waves Central and login. •...
  • Page 38 Waves for mc² - User Manual ◦ Enter the license number of your Plugins Bundle and click on "Submit" • After entering all the products, go back to Waves Central and close it. Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 38 / ...
  • Page 39 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 4: Install the Plugins The next step is to install the Waves plugins. This is done in Waves Central by "installing" two products: the SuperRack SoundGrid and the plugin bundle license (e.g. Platinum). •...
  • Page 40 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 5: Add SuperRack to the Startup Programs The final step is to add the Waves SuperRack SoundGrid software to the list of automatic startup programs (in Windows). This ensures that the Waves software starts automatically whenever the PC boots up. •...

  • Page 41: Waves For Mc² - Globcon Installation

    3.8 Waves for mc² - GlobCon Installation This topic describes how to download and install the GlobCon software on the Waves Axis Scope PC. GlobCon is a global control software platform from DirectOut. In the Lawo/Waves plugin server installation, it is ...
  • Page 42 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 2: Install the GlobCon Software Then follow the steps below to install the software. • Go to the Downloads folder and double click on "globcon-1.12.0.exe". • Select "I accept the agreement" and click on "Next". •...
  • Page 43 Waves for mc² - User Manual • Click on "Install". • Deselect "Launch GlobCon" and click "Finish". • Following a successful installation, the GlobCon icon can found on the desktop. Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 43 /  121...

  • Page 44: Waves For Mc² - Tightvnc Installation

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 3.9 Waves for mc² - TightVNC Installation This topic describes how to download and install the TightVNC software on the Waves Axis Scope PC. You will need to do this if you wish to use VNC for the remote desktop connection. Please note: this step can be skipped if you are using a Windows Remote Desktop connection.
  • Page 45 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 2: Install the TightVNC Software Then follow the steps below to install the software. • Go to the Downloads folder and double click on "tightvnc-2.8.81-gpl-setup-64bit.msi". • The installer starts... click on "Next". • Accept the terms of the License Agreement and click on "Next".
  • Page 46 Waves for mc² - User Manual • Click on "Install". • Once the installation starts, the progress is shown in the next screen. • At the next dialog box, insert the password "AXIS" and click "OK". Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 46 / ...
  • Page 47 Waves for mc² - User Manual • Click on "Finish". • The dialog box closes and the installation is complete. Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 47 /  121...

  • Page 48: Waves For Mc² - Management Ip Setup

    System Settings page. Important: The Waves Axis Scope PC has two network interfaces: one for the Lawo management network and one for the Waves SoundGrid server. The connectivity of a complete system is described later. For now, it is useful to identify each interface (in the Waves PC Network Settings): •...
  • Page 49 Waves for mc² - User Manual IP Configuration Follow the steps below to configure the management network interface on the Waves Axis Scope PC. • Press the Windows Logo Key + R (on your keyboard). • In the "Run" box, type "control" and press Enter (or click OK). •...
  • Page 50 Waves for mc² - User Manual • This opens a dialog box for the network card. Click on "Properties". • At the next dialog, there are two steps. ◦ Check that the "Waves SoundGrid Protocol" option is enabled. If not, enable it. ◦...
  • Page 51 Waves for mc² - User Manual Please note: It is important to make sure that the "Waves SoundGrid Protocol" option is enabled. Otherwise, the  NIC will not appear in the SuperRack's network "Port" menu or "Remote console control" module. •...

  • Page 52: Waves For Mc² - Enable Waves Integration

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 3.11 Waves for mc² - Enable Waves Integration This topic describes how to enable the Waves integration on the Lawo console. Introduction On Lawo's mc consoles, many of the options are configured using Tool Command Language (*.tcl) files. The TCL files are stored on the mc control system and are read when the system starts up.
  • Page 53 Waves for mc² - User Manual • Check the End Of Line formatting as follows. Go to the “Edit” tab. Select “EOL Conversion”. Select “Unix (LF)”. • After selecting “Unix (LF)”, the text appears as shown in the screenshot below. Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 53 / ...
  • Page 54 = root password = hong Press Enter and you will see the "Welcome to..Lawo mcx shell". Now transfer the file from your computer to the mc control system by entering the following commands. It is important to enter the full syntax in the same line, and press Enter to execute the command.
  • Page 55 Waves for mc² - User Manual • Execute this command. touch .enable_multirack_com • Check if the folder startup.d exists, otherwise create it with this command. mkdir startup.d • Execute this command. /usr/mcx/config_fragments/mixing_console/default_config/startup.d/custom.tcl /data/config/ mcx/startup.d/00-custom.tcl • Now copy "90-Waves.tcl" into /data/config/mcx/startup.d (using a drag & drop from your computer). •...
  • Page 56 (as there is no network communication) and so the W icon appears with a red warning symbol. The Lawo console is now ready to connect to the Waves SuperRack SoundGrid. Please note: The Waves system will remain offline until the devices are connected via the network AND the console is assigned as the Waves SoundGrid SuperRack controller.

  • Page 57: Waves For Mc² - System Setup

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 3.12 Waves for mc² - System Setup This topic describes how to set up the system once the Waves Axis Scope PC and Lawo console are prepared. There are eight steps to complete. Connect the devices.
  • Page 58 SFP meets the required specification (described here). • The Lawo Management network switch must be configured properly (as described here). • In step 2, we are using the integrated switch in the EXBOX.SG for the Waves SoundGrid audio network. If you do NOT wish to use the integrated switch, then an alternative can be installed.
  • Page 59 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 2: Setup the Waves SuperRack SoundGrid Once all of the devices are connected and powered, you can start the setup by adding the DirectOut converter and Waves server to the Waves SuperRack SoundGrid application. •...
  • Page 60 Waves for mc² - User Manual ◦ Under "I/O DEVICES / DRIVERS / HOSTS" you will see the device: EXBOX.SG-1. • Repeat the process to add the Waves Extreme Server C. ◦ Click on the first box under "SERVERS" - "GROUP A". ◦...
  • Page 61 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 3: Update the Waves Extreme Server C firmware The next step is to check and, if necessary, update the firmware of the Waves server. For the SG Server, the "FW" LED is lit in blue, red or gray to indicate whether an update is required: •...
  • Page 62 Waves for mc² - User Manual • The firmware update process starts... • At the end of the update, click on "DONE". Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 62 /  121...
  • Page 63 Waves for mc² - User Manual • After a firmware update, the Waves Extreme Server C reboots itself. • After the reboot, check the color of the "FW" LED: either blue or gray are fine to continue.  Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 63 / ...
  • Page 64 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 4 (optional): Add another Waves Extreme C Server If you need to add more servers, then follow the instructions below. Otherwise, skip to step 5. There are two instances when you may have more than one Waves Extreme C server: for redundancy or to add more resources.
  • Page 65 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 5: Update the DirectOut EXBOX.SG firmware The next step is to update firmware of the DirectOut converter. • For the EXBOX.SG, click on "FW". • Click on "UPDATE". • The update process starts… •...
  • Page 66 Waves for mc² - User Manual • After a firmware update, the EXBOX.SG must be restarted. Disconnect the two power supplies from the EXBOX.SG to power cycle the device. Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 66 /  121...
  • Page 67 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 6: Assign the DirectOut EXBOX.SG to digital clock The DirectOut converter must now be set to digital clock. • For the EXBOX.SG, click on the settings icon and then click on "CLOCK. • In the "SOURCE"...
  • Page 68 Waves for mc² - User Manual Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 68 /  121...
  • Page 69 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 7: Assign the DirectOut EXBOX.SG to SoundGrid MIDI The DirectOut converter must also be assigned to the SoundGrid MIDI driver as follows. • Click on small arrow beside the EXBOX.SG name (to open the context menu), and select "Assign to SoundGrid MIDI Driver".
  • Page 70 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 8: Assign the Lawo Console as the Waves SuperRack SoundGrid controller The final step, in this section, is to assign the mc control system as the controller of the Waves SuperRack SoundGrid. •...
  • Page 71 Waves for mc² - User Manual  Please note: If the "Intel® I211 GigabitNetwork Connection" does not appear in the list of ports, then check that the "Waves SoundGrid Protocol" is enabled in the "Network Properties" for the NIC. • Click on the refresh button (beside the port menu).
  • Page 72 Waves for mc² - User Manual • The mc control system(s) are now correctly connected to the SuperRack SoundGrid. On the Waves side, the "Remote Control Surface Options" dialog box should update to look something like this: Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 72 / ...
  • Page 73 Waves for mc² - User Manual On the console side, the Waves icon (at the bottom right of the Central GUI) updates. It should now be blue to show that the management network connection is online. Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 73 / ...

  • Page 74: Waves For Mc² - Directout Converter Setup

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 3.13 Waves for mc² - DirectOut Converter Setup This topic describes how to setup the DirectOut EXBOX.SG converter. To do this, you will need the GlobCon software described earlier. There are three steps to complete. Add the EXBOX.SG device to GlobCon.
  • Page 75 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 1: Add the device (to GlobCon) The first step is to add the EXBOX.SG device to GlobCon (as a MIDI device). Please note: If you are configuring the Waves Axis Scope PC using a Windows Remote Desktop Connection, then it is important to enable the "Remote audio playback"...
  • Page 76 Waves for mc² - User Manual • Click on "MIDI input" and select "SG Device I/O" from the drop-down menu. • Then repeat for the "MIDI output". • Click on "Apply" to confirm. • Now enable the discovery of the device as follows: Click on the "Discovery Methods"...
  • Page 77 Waves for mc² - User Manual Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 77 /  121...
  • Page 78 Once the EXBOX.SG device is added, you can configure its routing and synchronization as follows. • Select the "EXBOX.SG" device and click on the "Routing" tab. Please note: The instructions below assume that the EXBOX.SG card is connected to the Lawo console through the SC MADI port. •...
  • Page 79 Waves for mc² - User Manual • Click on the "Output" tab and set the "Frame Type" to 48K for all outputs. • The options should look like this. Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 79 /  121...
  • Page 80 Waves for mc² - User Manual • Next, click on the "Sync" tab and select the "SC" port as the "Clock Master". If it is not possible to set the "SC" port as the clock master, check the connection from the EXBOX.SG to the MADI device.
  • Page 81 Waves for mc² - User Manual If the indicators look different, or you need further assistance, please refer to the Additional Information (at the end of this topic). Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 81 /  121...
  • Page 82 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 3: Save the settings (in the GlobCon project) Once the device is correctly configured, the settings must be saved. • Click on "File" and select "Quit". • Select "Reopen this project the next time" and "Auto proceed". •...
  • Page 83 Waves for mc² - User Manual The settings saved in this project should now automatically load when the system next starts up. You are now ready to test the operation of the system (as described in the next chapter). Or, continue reading for further information about the EXBOX setup. Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 83 / ...
  • Page 84 Waves for mc² - User Manual Additional Information To comply with the recommended connections and clock setup from DirectOut (described earlier), the settings in Waves SuperRack should look like this. • EXBOX.SG SOURCE = "Digital" and SOE = "ON (Master)" If the sync source is not set to "Digital", then the following screen appears in GlobCon: The settings in GlobCon should look like this.
  • Page 85 Waves for mc² - User Manual The images below are taken from the EXBOX manual and show the specifications for the GlobCon tabs. • GlobCon "Routing" tab specifications • GlobCon "Output" tab specifications • GlobCon "Sync;" tab specifications Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 85 / ...

  • Page 86: Waves For Mc² - Operation

    You can find more information about the Waves user interface in the "Waves SuperRack guide". The latest version is included in Waves for mc² - Useful Links. Here we cover the integration with the Lawo console. •...

  • Page 87: Waves For Mc² - Operating Principles

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 4.1 Waves for mc² - Operating Principles This topic describes how to view and control the Waves plugins from the console. First Steps 1.   Check the network connection to the Waves host PC (using the W icon at the bottom right of the Central GUI). •...
  • Page 88 Waves for mc² - User Manual • If the Central GUI display does not switch, then the Remote Desktop connection has failed. Please check that there is a valid network connection to the Waves Axis Scope PC and that the remote desktop connection is correctly configured. •...
  • Page 89 Waves for mc² - User Manual The Overview shows all of the configured racks and their inserted plugins. From here, you can adjust the racks and add the plug-ins. Switch to Rack view and double-tap/click on a plugin to open its visualisation. From here, you can adjust the plugin parameters using the console's touch-screen, or trackball and left/right mouse buttons.
  • Page 90 Waves for mc² - User Manual Please note: If a Windows Remote Desktop Connection is used, then it is possible to use the up/down arrow keys, Enter button and rotary control to interact with the plugins. If a VNC remote desktop connection is used, then these controls are not supported.

  • Page 91: Waves For Mc² - Connecting The Signals

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 4.2 Waves for mc² - Connecting the Signals Audio passes to and from the Waves SoundGrid server via MADI. • On the console side, any available MADI SFP port can be used, as long as the SFP meets the required specification (described here). In the example below, we are using the console's local I/O MADI port.
  • Page 92 Waves for mc² - User Manual 4. The Racks are patched incrementally on a 1:1 basis. Manual Patching The I/O patching can be edited manually if, for example, you wish to change the format of a rack or reassign the I/O channels.
  • Page 93 Waves for mc² - User Manual To edit the patching from "OVERVIEW 1" or "OVERVIEW 2": Click on the input box (under the label "Rack 1") and use the drop-down menus to select a channel format (e.g. Stereo) and then the channel(s) of the I/O device. The output channel is assigned automatically (according to the input selection).
  • Page 94 Waves for mc² - User Manual To edit the patching directly from the rack: Click on "RACK" (to open the Racks view). Click on INPUT (on the left) and use the drop-down menu to select a channel format (e.g. Mono) and then the channel of the I/O device.
  • Page 95 Waves for mc² - User Manual The audio patching on the Waves side is now complete. Step 2: Connect signals to the MADI I/Os (on the console) Once the Waves Rack I/O patching is configured, it's time to connect the audio signals to the corresponding MADI I/Os. This is done using the console's Signal List display.
  • Page 96 Waves for mc² - User Manual Input channel insert sends → Waves Rack inputs (Local MADI I/Os) Waves Rack outputs (Local MADI I/Os) → Input channel insert returns 4.    Press PLUGIN (on the SCREEN CONTROL panel) to switch back to the Waves host PC. If audio is present on your input channels, you should see level on the SuperRack meters.
  • Page 97 Waves for mc² - User Manual On the Waves side, the I/O patching for the Racks is saved in sessions, but not in snapshots. In practice, this makes it possible to save one version of the Waves I/O patching per session/production. If you need to make changes to the routing on-the-fly, then this should be done from the console side, using either a snapshot or signal routing preset.

  • Page 98: Waves For Mc² - Saving And Loading Settings

    The Waves session files are stored locally on the Axis Scope PC (in the "C:\Users\Public\Waves Audio\SuperRack SoundGrid\Integrated Sessions" folder). The session takes its filename from the Lawo production.  Important: When a console is integrated with the Waves plugin server, it is necessary to perform a backup of this folder AND the mc production to have a complete backup of the system.
  • Page 99 Waves for mc² - User Manual The image below shows the location of the session file on the Waves Axis Scope PC. What's Stored in the Session/Production? The following parameters are stored in the Waves SuperRack session (and, hence, in the console production): •...
  • Page 100 Waves for mc² - User Manual Saving Plugin Parameters When you create a new production on the console, a new session is created in the Waves SuperRack. To save the Waves plugin parameters, you will need to save a new snapshot on the console as follows. Step 1 - Create a new snapshot On the console's Central GUI, open the Snapshot List display.
  • Page 101 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 2 - Adjust the plugin parameters Now go to the Waves SuperRack, add the plugins in the rack and edit the parameters. The screenshots below show an example. Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 101 / ...
  • Page 102 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 3 - Update the snapshot and production Now go back to the console's Snapshots List, select the snapshot (created earlier) and then choose Update to store your edits.  The selected snapshot is overwritten with the current settings. This includes all of the plugin parameters that are loaded to the Waves Racks.
  • Page 103 Waves for mc² - User Manual Editing Plugin Parameters If you wish to store more than one version of the plugin parameters, then you will need to save more snapshots and then update the production (to save the new snapshots). Loading Plugin Parameters The plugin parameters can be loaded at any time by loading a snapshot. ...

  • Page 104: Waves For Mc² - User Button Functions

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 4.4 Waves for mc² - User Button Functions Some of the Waves SuperRack functions can be operated from the console's Central User Buttons. These can be found in the centre section of the console (as described in the topics below). •...
  • Page 105 Waves for mc² - User Manual Waves SuperRack - Supported Functions Please note that, in the current release, not all of the functions in the MultiRack SG Command list work as expected. This is due to an outdated Waves API driver. The following functions are working correctly: •...

  • Page 106: Waves For Mc² - Additional Information

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 5 Waves for mc² - Additional Information This chapter provides additional information that you may find helpful. • Waves for mc² - License Transfer • Waves for mc² - Plugins Installation • Waves for mc² - Offline Setup of Axis Scope PC Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 106 / ...

  • Page 107: Waves For Mc² - License Transfer

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 5.1 Waves for mc² - License Transfer This topic describes how to transfer the Waves licenses to a different PC. There are two possible methods: transfer from Waves Central OR from the local hard drive. In both cases, the licenses are transferred to a USB key.
  • Page 108 Waves for mc² - User Manual • Waves Central now installs the Waves products onto the target PC and activates the licences in the USB key. • If new products are installed, you will need to restart the PC. • Check that the licences are transferred to the USB key in the "Licences"...
  • Page 109 Waves for mc² - User Manual • Once the formatting is finished, click on "Close". • Start Waves Central and click on "Licences".  In this example, only one license is present in Waves Central. • Under "CONNECTED DEVICES", select "Local Disk C". •...
  • Page 110 Waves for mc² - User Manual • Select your USB key and click on "Activate". • Waves Central now moves all of the licenses onto the USB key • Check that the licences are transferred to the USB key in the "Licences" menu. Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 110 / ...

  • Page 111: Waves For Mc² - Plugins Installation

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 5.2 Waves for mc² - Plugins Installation This topic describes how to uninstall and install the Waves plugins bundle. You will need to do this if you wish to use a different plugins bundle. Uninstall the Plugins Please complete the steps below to uninstall the current plugins bundle.
  • Page 112 Waves for mc² - User Manual Install the Plugins Please complete the steps below to install the new plugins bundle. • Open Waves Central. • Go to "Install Products". • Go to "ALL PRODUCTS". • Use the search bar to find the plugins bundle you wish to install. Type in the name. •...

  • Page 113: Waves For Mc² - Offline Setup Of Axis Scope Pc

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 5.3 Waves for mc² - Offline Setup of Axis Scope PC This topic describes how to setup the Waves host PC if it does not have an internet connection.  Before you start, please read the Important Notices in Waves for mc² - Prerequisites and prepare the software as follows: •...
  • Page 114 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 2: Configure the password, firewall and Windows Remote Desktop The next step is to define the AXIS user password, disable the firewall and enable Windows Remote Desktop. Go to Windows start menu. Using the search bar, enter "Windows PowerShell". Select "Run as administrator".
  • Page 115 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 3: Create a Waves offline package installer The next step is to create a Waves products installer package that can be used offline.  To do this you will need a computer with an internet connection. •...
  • Page 116 Waves for mc² - User Manual ◦ Type in the search bar: DirectOut EXBOX.SG driver and select it. ◦ Select "MY PRODUCTS" ◦ Click on "I understand". ◦ Select as target OS Windows. ◦ Select the target folder. (The default folder location is the desktop). ◦...
  • Page 117 Waves for mc² - User Manual • Once the package is created, you will see this message. Click on "OK". The installer package is created in a folder called "Waves" in the target folder location.. Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 117 / ...
  • Page 118 Waves for mc² - User Manual Step 4: Install the Waves products The final step is to install the Waves products (on the Axis Scope PC). • Copy the "Waves" folder from your computer to a USB key. • Insert the USB key into the Waves Axis Scope PC and copy the "Waves" folder to the desktop. •...
  • Page 119 Waves for mc² - User Manual • The installation starts. • Following a successful installation, you will see this message. Click on "Restart" to restart the PC. Version: 10.8.0/1 Exported on: 11 April, 2024 119 /  121...
  • Page 120 Waves for mc² - User Manual • After the restart, open Waves Central. ◦ Click on "Install Products". ◦ Click on "ALL PRODUCTS". ◦ Type in search bar: DirectOut EXBOX.SG driver and select it. ◦ Click on "MY PRODUCTS". ◦ The software and drivers are installed.

  • Page 121: Waves For Mc² - Useful Links

    Waves for mc² - User Manual 6 Waves for mc² - Useful Links For more information about the third-party devices and software, please follow the links below. • Waves Axis Scope quick start guide Link: https://assets.wavescdn.com/pdf/hardware/axis-scope-and-proton-quick-start.pdf • Waves Axis Scope support notes Link: https://www.waves.com/support/waves-computers-support-notes •...

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