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Waves announces V17, the new version of Waves plugins, with streamlined preset management, live and studio workflow enhancements, and Mix Unlock for StudioVerse

— Major update streamlines workflows across the Waves plugin catalog while introducing new creative tools for music production, post-production and live sound professionals —

Knoxville, TN, June 23, 2026 — Waves Audio, the world’s leading developer of professional audio signal processing technologies and plugins, has announced the release of V17, a major update across the Waves plugin catalog that introduces a completely redesigned preset management system; new live sound and post-production enhancements; and Mix Unlock, a premium feature within StudioVerse that gives users greater control over finished stereo audio. Redesigned Preset Management Experience At the center of V17 is a brand-new preset management system implemented across the entire Waves plugin catalog. The new workflow improves how users browse, search, organize and save presets, making it easier than ever to access sounds without disrupting the creative process. The redesigned system features enhanced preset browsing, improved search functionality, management of favorite presets, and streamlined organizational tools, allowing users to quickly locate the settings they need – whether working in music production, mixing, mastering, broadcast or live sound environments. Enhanced Live and Studio Workflows For live sound professionals, V17 enables the real-time analyzers within the Renaissance EQ and eMo Q4 plugins to run within the eMotion LV1 and SuperRack platforms. Other improvements include extended dynamic control plus a new 5Hz Frequency Shift option in Waves PSE (Primary Source Expander), for greater gain-before-feedback control; new touchscreen pinch control added in F6 and Q10; and more. For studio users, V17 includes a new interface for the MondoMod modulation plugin, for increased usability and visual clarity; new I/O automation controls in CLA MixDown; AudioSuite support for the WLM Plus Loudness Meter, enabling faster offline loudness analysis and rendering for broadcast and streaming applications; and more. Introducing Mix Unlock: Premium Feature in StudioVerse V17 also introduces Mix Unlock, a powerful new premium feature within StudioVerse Audio Effects. Mix Unlock enables users to separate finished stereo audio into vocals, drums, bass and instruments – in real time, directly within the DAW. Once separated, each element can be independently adjusted, processed, enhanced or creatively transformed using StudioVerse preset chains and Waves plugins. Mix Unlock opens new possibilities for real-time re-mixing and readjustment of finished audio, without requiring access to the original multitrack sessions.   The StudioVerse: Mix Unlock feature is included in Waves Creative Access subscriptions. It is also available for separate purchase – and, for a limited time, it is free for owners of any Waves V17 plugin. Waves V17: Work Smarter, Sound Better In addition to the above new features, V17 delivers numerous stability improvements, workflow refinements and bug fixes across Waves plugins, applications and supported DAWs. Designed to help engineers, producers, mixers, content creators and live sound professionals work faster and stay focused on creativity, V17 modernizes key workflows throughout the Waves ecosystem while expanding the creative possibilities available to Waves users. For additional information, visit Waves.com.

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Photo file 1: Waves_V17.JPG Photo caption 1: Waves Audio has announced the release of V17, a major update across the Waves plugin catalog. About Waves Audio Ltd.: Waves is the world’s leading developer of audio DSP solutions for music production, recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, post-production, live sound, broadcast, commercial and consumer electronics audio markets. Since its start in the early ‘90s, Waves has developed a comprehensive line of over 240 audio plugins and numerous hardware devices. For its accomplishments, Waves received a Technical Grammy® Award in 2011; an Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy® Award for its Waves Clarity Vx Pro plugin in 2023; and NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards for its Clarity Vx DeReverb Pro plugin in 2024 and eMotion LV1 Classic console in 2026. Additionally, its early flagship plugin, the Q10 equalizer, was selected as an inductee into the TECnology Hall of Fame. Increasingly leveraging pioneering techniques in artificial intelligence, neural networks and machine learning, as well as the company’s three decades of accumulated expertise in psychoacoustics, Waves technologies are being used to improve sound quality in a growing number of market sectors. Around the world, Waves’ award-winning plugins are utilized in the creation of hit records, major motion pictures, and top-selling video games. Additionally, Waves now offers hardware-plus-software solutions (including the revolutionary eMotion LV1 Classic live mixing console) for professional audio markets. The company’s WavesLive division is a leader in the live sound sector, spearheading the development of solutions for all live platforms. Products from Waves Commercial Audio enable A/V system integrators and installers to deliver superior sound quality for corporate, commercial, government, educational, entertainment, sports and house-of-worship applications. Under its Maxx brand, Waves Software Licensing Division is bringing Waves’ award-winning technology into a variety of consumer-facing markets including Mobile, PC, Home AV, Education and Enterprise. Some of the largest and most prestigious global OEM brands have adopted its DSP algorithms to enhance the sound experiences of their consumers. North America Offices: Waves, Inc., 2800 Merchants Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912; Tel: 865-909-9200, Fax: 865-909-9245, Email: info@waves.com,  Web: http://www.waves.com  Corporate Headquarters Israel: Waves Ltd., Azrieli Center, The Triangle Tower, 32nd Floor, Tel Aviv 67023, Israel; Tel: 972-3-608-4000, Fax: 972-3-608-4056, Email: info@waves.com, Web: http://www.waves.com  Waves Public Relations: Clyne Media, Inc., 169-B Belle Forest Circle, Nashville, TN 37221; Tel: 615-662-1616, Email: robert@clynemedia.com, Web: http://www.clynemedia.com

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