SuperRack Performer by Waves live plugin host interface

SuperRack Performer: Live Plugin Host for Waves and VST3 Effects

SuperRack Performer is a plugin host from Waves for running Waves and VST3 plugins in live sound setups. It connects a Mac or PC to the mixer so performers can use their studio plugin chains on stage.

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01Overview

SuperRack Performer is built for live sound. A laptop running the host can carry plugin chains into a venue and connect to the mixer through Core Audio or ASIO, without extra processing hardware. According to Waves, the host runs Waves plugins as well as any VST3 plugin, so engineers and musicians can bring their own processing to shows of any size. The app is optimized for live use and is designed to keep latency low and performance stable during a show.

Best for

Live vocal processing
Live drum processing
Feedback elimination
Mix bus processing on stage
Room correction for venues
Musician stage sound

Developer: Waves
Category: Utilities
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Native Waves plugin host for live performances
Runs any VST3 plugin on Mac and PC
Run up to 64 stereo plugin racks
USB sync with digital consoles, no extra cabling
ProLink protocol for DiGiCo and LAWO consoles
Recall snapshots remotely with Waves mRecall app
Control multiple plugins at the same time
Compatible with Dugan Speech for up to 64 mics
App optimized for live show use with minimal latency

03In depth

Live Plugin Hosting for Waves and VST3 Effects

SuperRack Performer is a native Waves plugin host for live performances. It runs Waves plugins alongside any VST3 plugin on both Mac and PC, so the same processing you use in the studio can run at the venue.

The host can run up to 64 stereo plugin racks, and you can control multiple plugins at the same time. Snapshots can be recalled remotely with the Waves mRecall app, which helps keep a set consistent from show to show.

USB sync with digital consoles removes the need for additional cabling, according to Waves.

Console Integration and Room Correction

SuperRack Performer includes a ProLink Console Remote Integration Protocol, which Waves says is now available for DiGiCo and LAWO consoles. This lets the console interface with the host during a show.

Waves positions its specialized plugins as a way to solve room problems. The host is also compatible with Dugan Speech, which provides automatic real-time gain control for up to 64 microphones.

For musicians, the host is meant to let a performer use the exact plugin chain from their recordings on stage.

04Specs