Waves Ultimate 16 v25.06.23 U2B macOS
macOS (Incl. Team GUISEPPE / V.R Patch) | 27 May 2025 | 9.6 GB
Waves is the world’s leading developer of audio plugins and signal processors for the professional and consumer electronics audio markets.
June 23, 2025
All Waves Plugins: Across-the-board software update to V16
- New Features & Improvements in Waves V16
- New: GUI can now be resized in every Waves plugin by dragging the lower-right corner of the plugin.
- New: Auto Makeup gain compensation added to [V-Comp](https://www.waves.com/plugins/v-comp), [Abbey Road RS124](https://www.waves.com/plugins/abbey-road-rs124-compressor), [CLA-2A](https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-2a-compressor-limiter), [CLA-3A](https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-3a-compressor-limiter), [CLA-76](https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-76-compressor-limiter). Maintain consistent output as you drive Input or Peak Reduction knobs.
- New: Redesigned Hi-DPI interfaces for [V-Comp](https://www.waves.com/plugins/v-comp), [V-EQ3](https://www.waves.com/plugins/v-eq3), [V-EQ4](https://www.waves.com/plugins/v-eq4), [MaxxBass](https://www.waves.com/plugins/maxxbass), [IR-Live](https://www.waves.com/plugins/ir-live-convolution-reverb).
- New in [Eddie Kramer Signature Series](https://www.waves.com/bundles/eddie-kramer-signature-series): Analog Noise On/Off switch (accessible from the plugin hamburger menu).
- Updated: [COSMOS Sample Finder](https://www.waves.com/plugins/cosmos-sample-finder)
- A new insert plugin with full DAW sync (in addition to the standalone app)
- Sample auditioning & previewing in context, auto-adjusted to session BPM & key
- Automatic grouping of sonically identical audio files
- Reduced scan times
- CPU optimization based on your preferences
- Refreshed user interface
- Improved in [IR1](https://www.waves.com/plugins/ir1-convolution-reverb): Set precise envelope break-points leveled via *Ctrl + click-and-drag*.
- Improved in [RS56](https://www.waves.com/plugins/rs56): A smoothing algorithm is added to eliminate click artifacts during parameter changes.
- Bug Fixes in Individual Plugins
- Fixed in [CLA Signature Series](https://www.waves.com/bundles/chris-lord-alge-signature-series): Output meter is now post-fader.
- Fixed in [Clarity Vx DeReverb](https://www.waves.com/plugins/clarity-vx-dereverb): No crash will occur when opening sessions saved with older plugin versions.
- Fixed in [Codex](https://www.waves.com/plugins/codex): Imported wavetables now load correctly with user presets.
- Fixed in [Curves AQ](https://www.waves.com/plugins/curves-aq): Undo resets only the last control and does not reset the input curve.
- Fixed in [Curves AQ](https://www.waves.com/plugins/curves-aq), [CLA Epic](https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-epic), [UltraPitch](https://www.waves.com/plugins/ultrapitch), [Magma Channel Strip](https://www.waves.com/plugins/magma-tube-channel-strip), [Silk Vocal](https://www.waves.com/plugins/silk-vocal): Various Page Table Mapping fixes.
- Fixed in [Curves Equator](https://www.waves.com/plugins/curves-equator): Ctrl + Left-click no longer solos a node.
- Fixed in [Immersive Wrapper](https://www.waves.com/plugins/immersive-wrapper): No crash will occur when deleting multiple tracks containing Immersive Wrapper instances.
- Fixed in [PAZ](https://www.waves.com/plugins/paz-analyzer): Graph to Memory now saves and loads with presets.
- Fixed in [PRS SuperModels](https://www.waves.com/plugins/prs-supermodels): IR-loading menu now functions in Logic Pro and Ableton Live.
- Fixed in [Scheps Omni Channel](https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channel): No crash will occur when loading a VST3 plugin into the insert slot in Ableton Live.
- Fixed in [Silk Vocal](https://www.waves.com/plugins/silk-vocal): Right-clicking a solo button now clears all solos.
- Fixed in [StudioVerse Audio Effects](https://www.waves.com/plugins/studioverse-audio-effects): Use the Main Rack ON/OFF to bypass all insert slots, including the last.
- Fixed in [StudioVerse Instruments](https://www.waves.com/plugins/studioverse-instruments): All MIDI plugins now include a Full Reset preset.
- Fixed in [Sync Vx](https://www.waves.com/plugins/sync-vx): Pressing Spacebar will now resume playback in Pro Tools after you close the Sync Vx edit window.
- Fixed in [Sync Vx](https://www.waves.com/plugins/sync-vx): Key commands no longer control the plugin after focus returns to Pro Tools.
- Fixed in [Sync Vx](https://www.waves.com/plugins/sync-vx): Faster loading in Cubase.
- Fixed in [Waves Tune Real-Time](https://www.waves.com/plugins/waves-tune-real-time): MIDI Learn is now available for the Scale Root-Note parameter.
- Waves Central v16.0.4 is now available with the following updates:
- V16 update and installation is available for all plugins and bundles.
- Fixed: Central guided tours.
- Fixed: Repair process failure after V15 installation.
- Fixed: Process bar and installation appearing out of sync.
- Various other fixes and improvements.
Notes
- Included Waves Patcher 15.9 U2B - GUISEPPE
- Included Waves Ultimate 2025.3-V.R