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
Click and browse to the "Waves" folder within your extracted v2023.01.17 package. Waves – Complete v2023.01.17 VST, VST3, AAX x64
: From the list, select the plugins or bundles you want to install (e.g., VST, VST3, or AAX for Pro Tools). Complete Installation : Click the blue Install button. 3. Activation and Patching : From the list, select the plugins or
: 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\ . Activation and Patching : If you have older
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: