Lawo, a leading innovator in IP-based broadcast and live production solutions, and Waves Audio, known for its audio plugins, announce an advancement in their ongoing partnership: enabling engineers to use Waves’ processing tools in immersive audio environments with their Lawo mc² production consoles for live and broadcast productions, using Waves SuperRack V15.
The latest Waves release introduces immersive mixing support, offering configurations such as 5.1.4, 7.1.4, and 9.1.4. The update includes the new Waves Immersive Wrapper plugin—a solution that designed to turn any mono Waves plugin into a multi-channel processor for immersive formats. By loading a mono plugin into the Immersive Wrapper, engineers can now apply their Waves dynamics, EQ, and creative effects seamlessly across all channels of an immersive mix.
“This multi-mono approach not only delivers precise control but also offers flexible linking of parameters across channels and shared sidechain functionality for mix-wide processing—an essential feature for creating coherent and natural immersive soundscapes in live environments,” the announcement states.
As with previous Waves integrations, the new immersive functionality is fully compatible with Lawo’s current range of mc² consoles, allowing operators to integrate Waves SuperRack directly into the console surface.
“Parameters can be adjusted intuitively, and settings are stored with Lawo’s snapshot system, ensuring consistent recall during complex productions. The automatic Rack-follows-Console-Access functionality guarantees speedy and confident operation, important in situations that require quick action,” the announcement continues.
This integration is available for both Waves SuperRack SoundGrid and Waves SuperRack Performer, letting users choose between SoundGrid or VST3 plugins.
“The future of live production is immersive, and this integration is a bold step toward that reality,” says Noam Raz, General Manager, Live Division at Waves. “By connecting SuperRack V15 with Lawo consoles, we are giving engineers unlimited creative freedom in 3D audio spaces, while keeping the trusted precision of Waves plugins at their fingertips.”
Lucas Zwicker, Senior Director Workflow and Integration, CTO Office at Lawo, adds: “The integration between Waves and Lawo has been key for many productions, ever since its first introduction based on Waves MultiRack SG. Waves has always been pushing improvement, and with SuperRack V15 and the Immersive Wrapper, mc² users now have an intuitive workflow for using Waves plugins in immersive sound formats right from their console, pushing the boundaries of live and broadcast mixing.”
For additional information, visit www.lawo.com.
