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Waves plugins issue

Phat Tape 10:50 PM - 13 August, 2025
Is there any way to use Waves plugins with Serato Studio? After doing a full plugin scan, WavesShell shows up in both VST and VST3 format but only if I filter by all and there is an icon labeling them as not working so they can't be loaded. Are Waves plugins just not compatible? Thanks.
elsie78ash 10:03 AM - 29 September, 2025
Based on user reports, Waves plugins are not officially supported or compatible with Serato Studio. The issue you're experiencing with WaveShell—where it shows up but is marked as not working—is a common symptom of this incompatibility, as Serato Studio can't properly load the individual plugins contained within the shell.
Phat Tape 6:04 PM - 10 October, 2025
Ok, nice to actually get a response. It's a shame this is yet another restriction to have to work around. Thanks.
Iceberg Johnny 8:10 AM - 1 January, 2026
"Awww daaaamn, Gina!" I did all that searching on Google and Youtube for nothing. Serato needs to get on it.