WaveShell1-AU 12.7.0
WaveShell1-AU is an Audio Unit (AU) plugin shell from Waves Audio that hosts and manages Waves audio plugins within compatible host applications such as Logic Pro, GarageBand, Digital Performer, and other AU-compatible digital audio workstations. It acts as a bridge allowing Waves plugin bundles to be discovered and loaded by the host DAW. WaveShell is not a standalone application but rather a required component for Waves plugins to function in AU hosts on macOS.
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1 suggestionWaveShell1-AU is a plugin component, not a standalone app, so it cannot be updated independently through the App Store or generic downloads. To get a native Apple Silicon version of WaveShell and all your Waves Audio plugins, use Waves Central, Waves Audio's official plugin manager and installer. Launch Waves Central on your Mac, sign in with your Waves account, and check the available updates — it will automatically detect your current plugin versions and offer native Apple Silicon builds for installation. Waves has shipped native Apple Silicon versions of its plugin bundles since version 13 (released in 2022), so updating through Waves Central will replace your Intel-only WaveShell with a native version. If you do not yet have Waves Central installed, download it from the Waves Audio website and use it to reinstall and update your entire Waves plugin collection in one operation. This ensures all your Waves plugins remain in sync and work correctly in your DAW.
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