If you are having trouble with this version, it is highly recommended to update via the official Waves Central app to a newer version (v13, v14, or v15) which offers better stability and compatibility with modern systems.

A: Logic Pro uses Audio Units (AU) primarily. The VST3 shell is for VST3 hosts. Logic can use Waves AU shell ( WaveShell-AU 9.2 ), not the VST3 version.

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– When you add a Waves plugin to a track, the DAW creates an instance of WaveShell-VST3, passing a unique identifier for the specific plugin (e.g., “Waves C4”). The shell loads the correct DSP code and user interface from the shared Waves data folder.