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Waves for mc²
User Manual
Page 1: ...Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 To obtain the latest documentation for Lawo products please visit https docs lawo com Waves for mc User Manual...
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Page 3: ...22 3 6 Waves for mc Host PC Setup 25 3 7 Waves for mc Waves Products Installation 31 3 8 Waves for mc GlobCon Installation 41 3 9 Waves for mc TightVNC Installation 44 3 10 Waves for mc Management IP...
Page 4: ...2 mixing consoles It allows Waves plugins to be controlled directly from the console s Central GUI and reset by snapshots and productions The option can be added to the following products mc 36 MKII a...
Page 5: ...al Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 5 121 1 Waves for mc General Information Before you begin please read the following information Waves for mc About this Documentation Waves for mc Importa...
Page 6: ...luding weights and dimensions are available from the Lawo Download Center after login We also recommend that you carefully observe the release notes for your product system Lawo User Registration For...
Page 7: ...rtant Safety Instructions When working with our hardware components please read and observe all of the instructions provided in the General Safety Information for Lawo Equipment booklet delivered with...
Page 8: ...rectOut converts proprietary SoundGrid layer 2 network to optical MADI for the connection to the mc2 MADI port For more information about what is included see Waves for mc Unpacking 2 2 Waves Integrat...
Page 9: ...Waves for mc Unpacking Waves for mc Prerequisites Waves for mc Network and SFP Requirements Waves for mc Remote Desktop Connection Options Waves for mc Host PC Setup Waves for mc Waves Products Insta...
Page 10: ...ion Configure the Management IP of the Waves Host PC Enable the Waves Integration on the Console Setup the System for operation Configure the EXBOX SG converter for the MADI I O If you need further as...
Page 11: ...ko male power cable 1x Power cable IEC C13 female type B male 1x USB Mini docker station Software installed on Waves Axis Scope computer Windows 10 Pro Waves V13 Waves Central application Licenses on...
Page 12: ...y with IEC female Schuko male power cable minimum 1m 2x Power cable IEC C13 female type B male minimum 78 74 Only for North America Please note The cables included with the delivery are sufficient for...
Page 13: ...Waves for mc User Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 13 121 Waves Extreme Server C Package Content...
Page 14: ...Waves for mc User Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 14 121 Waves Axis Scope Package Content...
Page 15: ...Waves for mc User Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 15 121 Waves Software License Certificate...
Page 16: ...10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 16 121 DirectOut Package Content The 1RU DirectOut rack shelf is included Waves Rack Shelf optional accessory The 2RU Waves rack shelf is optional for the Axis Scop...
Page 17: ...n for your installation please read the pros and cons described here To use VNC you will need the TightVNC software listed below Software Downloads It is recommended to download the following software...
Page 18: ...otely configured using a Windows Remote Desktop session To configure the Windows Remote Desktop Connection In the General tab define the Logon settings In the Computer field enter the IP address of th...
Page 19: ...11 April 2024 19 121 Go to Local Resources and under Remote audio click on Settings Under Remote audio playback choose the Play on remote computer option and click on OK to confirm Go back to the Gene...
Page 20: ...Waves for mc User Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 20 121 Click on Connect and when requested insert the password AXIS...
Page 21: ...s on Multicast IP 232 5 5 5 port 50001 Waves SoundGrid audio network switch specification The DirectOut EXBOX SG converter comes with an integrated network switch that can be used for the Waves SoundG...
Page 22: ...button on the console s SCREEN CONTROL panel The remote desktop connection can be configured in one of two ways using Windows Remote Desktop integrated in Windows or TightVnc a VNC remote desktop soft...
Page 23: ...button The Waves host PC does not need to be connected to an external monitor VNC Remote Desktop Faster Better Waves SuperRack and plugins view The Central GUI side panel is not present It is possible...
Page 24: ...Enter button and rotary control to interact with the plugins If a VNC remote desktop connection is used then these controls are not supported Configuring the Remote Desktop Connection The remote deskt...
Page 25: ...xt file with the commands and transfer this to the Waves Axis Scope PC via a USB memory device You can then copy and paste the commands from the text file or copy and paste the commands directly from...
Page 26: ...first start up Executing the Commands The Waves Axis Scope PC has only an administrator user with the name AXIS without any password To execute the commands Go to Windows start menu Using the search...
Page 27: ...TEM CurrentControlSet Services tzautoupdate name Start value 4 Type DWORD 2 net user AXIS AXIS 3 Set LocalUser name AXIS PasswordNeverExpires 1 4 net user AXIS findstr C expires 5 netsh advfirewall se...
Page 28: ...tically on Waves Axis Scope computer Command 2 Set ItemProperty Path HKLM SYSTEM CurrentControlSet Services tzautoupdate name Start value 4 Type DWORD Disables the Set time zone automatically on the W...
Page 29: ...Name DisableNotificationCenter Value 1 Type DWORD Creates a new key property in the Windows registry to disable the notifications center Command 10 Restart Computer OR Restarts the computer OR rename...
Page 30: ...on 11 April 2024 30 121 Sets the user name for the Windows Auto Logon Command 3 Sets the password for the Windows Auto Logon Set ItemProperty Path HKLM SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows NT CurrentVersion Win...
Page 31: ...ll the Waves plugins Add Waves SuperRack SoundGrid to the Windows automatic startup programs Step 1 Launch Waves Central Start Waves Central from the task bar At the first start up the application upd...
Page 32: ...Waves for mc User Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 32 121 At first start up of Waves Central the following message box appears Click on No thanks...
Page 33: ...al and click on Create Account This opens a web page in your default browser with the following dialog box Enter the email address and password that you wish to use and click on Submit The following p...
Page 34: ...your email for a Mail from the Waves Team and click on the hyperlink to activate your account You are now redirected to a page to confirm your account Click on Log in here to continue At the login pag...
Page 35: ...screen click on Log in Enter your Waves account credentials and click on Log in The following dialog box appears Enable the option Always allow www waves com to open links this type in the associated...
Page 36: ...on 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 36 121 This opens a web page in your default browser with the following dialog box Click on Continue to Waves Central Following a successful login the Waves Centr...
Page 37: ...Click on your Waves account name and select Go to my account This opens your Waves account in your default browser Click on Register new products At the next page you need to register each product by...
Page 38: ...for mc User Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 38 121 Enter the license number of your Plugins Bundle and click on Submit After entering all the products go back to Waves Central and cl...
Page 39: ...on Install products This opens the Install and Activate Products page Select ALL PRODUCTS at the top of the page Go to the search bar and type in SuperRack SoundGrid and select it Then repeat for you...
Page 40: ...rograms in Windows This ensures that the Waves software starts automatically whenever the PC boots up Press the Windows Logo Key R on your keyboard In the Run box type shell startup and press Enter or...
Page 41: ...installer directly from this link https storage googleapis com globcon web api appspot com globcon 1 13 2 exe Alternatively you can open your browser and Go to GLOBCON Free Audio Control Software dire...
Page 42: ...tep 2 Install the GlobCon Software Then follow the steps below to install the software Go to the Downloads folder and double click on globcon 1 12 0 exe Select I accept the agreement and click on Next...
Page 43: ...for mc User Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 43 121 Click on Install Deselect Launch GlobCon and click Finish Following a successful installation the GlobCon icon can found on the de...
Page 44: ...desktop connection Please note this step can be skipped if you are using a Windows Remote Desktop connection The remote desktop options are explained in more detail here Step 1 Download the TightVNC I...
Page 45: ...all the TightVNC Software Then follow the steps below to install the software Go to the Downloads folder and double click on tightvnc 2 8 81 gpl setup 64bit msi The installer starts click on Next Acce...
Page 46: ...c User Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 46 121 Click on Install Once the installation starts the progress is shown in the next screen At the next dialog box insert the password AXIS a...
Page 47: ...Waves for mc User Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 47 121 Click on Finish The dialog box closes and the installation is complete...
Page 48: ...has two network interfaces one for the Lawo management network and one for the Waves SoundGrid server The connectivity of a complete system is described later For now it is useful to identify each in...
Page 49: ...121 IP Configuration Follow the steps below to configure the management network interface on the Waves Axis Scope PC Press the Windows Logo Key R on your keyboard In the Run box type control and press...
Page 50: ...2024 50 121 This opens a dialog box for the network card Click on Properties At the next dialog there are two steps Check that the Waves SoundGrid Protocol option is enabled If not enable it Then sele...
Page 51: ...68 102 244 The Subnet mask field will autocomplete In the Default gateway field type in 192 168 102 1 Click on OK to confirm Now test the connection by executing a ping command to the mc2 system IP ad...
Page 52: ...type of remote desktop connection you wish to use 90 Waves RDP tcl for a Windows Remote Desktop Connection 90 Waves VNC tcl for a VNC remote desktop connection If you wish to use the VNC option then...
Page 53: ...rsion 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 53 121 a b c Check the End Of Line formatting as follows Go to the Edit tab Select EOL Conversion Select Unix LF After selecting Unix LF the text appears as sh...
Page 54: ...open the SSH connection On your computer start a suitable ssh application We recommend using PUTTy or MobaXterm a free ssh telnet client for Windows The latest version can be downloaded from the inte...
Page 55: ...data config mcx startup d 00 custom tcl Now copy 90 Waves tcl into data config mcx startup d using a drag drop from your computer Execute this command cd startup d Execute this command ll Check the r...
Page 56: ...e as there is no network communication and so the W icon appears with a red warning symbol The Lawo console is now ready to connect to the Waves SuperRack SoundGrid Please note The Waves system will r...
Page 57: ...wo console are prepared There are eight steps to complete Connect the devices Setup the Waves SuperRack SoundGrid Update the Waves Extreme Server C firmware Optional Add another Waves Extreme C Server...
Page 58: ...is not mandatory see note below Connect the Fiber multimode cable SC LC from the SC Exobx SG socket to the LC MADI socket of the console s MADI I O Please note The two EXBOX SG Ethernet ports can be u...
Page 59: ...wered you can start the setup by adding the DirectOut converter and Waves server to the Waves SuperRack SoundGrid application Double click on the icon SuperRack SoundGrid to start the application Clic...
Page 60: ...024 60 121 Under I O DEVICES DRIVERS HOSTS you will see the device EXBOX SG 1 Repeat the process to add the Waves Extreme Server C Click on the first box under SERVERS GROUP A Add the Waves Extreme Se...
Page 61: ...is compatible with the version of SuperRack but there is a newer firmware available An update is recommended but not necessary FW red the server firmware is not compatible with the version of SuperRac...
Page 62: ...Waves for mc User Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 62 121 The firmware update process starts At the end of the update click on DONE...
Page 63: ...ser Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 63 121 After a firmware update the Waves Extreme Server C reboots itself After the reboot check the color of the FW LED either blue or gray are fi...
Page 64: ...t be added to Waves SuperRack SoundGrid configuration Note that it is important to add the server to the correct box as this determines its functionality for each Group the first box on the left is us...
Page 65: ...ted on 11 April 2024 65 121 Step 5 Update the DirectOut EXBOX SG firmware The next step is to update firmware of the DirectOut converter For the EXBOX SG click on FW Click on UPDATE The update process...
Page 66: ...s for mc User Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 66 121 After a firmware update the EXBOX SG must be restarted Disconnect the two power supplies from the EXBOX SG to power cycle the dev...
Page 67: ...tep 6 Assign the DirectOut EXBOX SG to digital clock The DirectOut converter must now be set to digital clock For the EXBOX SG click on the settings icon and then click on CLOCK In the SOURCE drop dow...
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Page 69: ...24 69 121 Step 7 Assign the DirectOut EXBOX SG to SoundGrid MIDI The DirectOut converter must also be assigned to the SoundGrid MIDI driver as follows Click on small arrow beside the EXBOX SG name to...
Page 70: ...uperRack SoundGrid controller The final step in this section is to assign the mc2 control system as the controller of the Waves SuperRack SoundGrid Click on the CONTROLLERS tab and select Console Remo...
Page 71: ...here are two entries one for the primary and one for the secondary control system Click on the Assign field to enter an ID number ID 1 for the primary and ID 2 for the secondary control system Click o...
Page 72: ...on 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 72 121 The mc2 control system s are now correctly connected to the SuperRack SoundGrid On the Waves side the Remote Control Surface Options dialog box should upda...
Page 73: ...Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 73 121 On the console side the Waves icon at the bottom right of the Central GUI updates It should now be blue to show that the management network con...
Page 74: ...n Setup the routing and synchronization for the EXBOX SG device in GlobCon Save the settings in the GlobCon project Please note The instructions below follow the advice in the DirectOut EXBOX user man...
Page 75: ...Please note If you are configuring the Waves Axis Scope PC using a Windows Remote Desktop Connection then it is important to enable the Remote audio playback option before establishing the remote con...
Page 76: ...input and select SG Device I O from the drop down menu Then repeat for the MIDI output Click on Apply to confirm Now enable the discovery of the device as follows Click on the Discovery Methods icon...
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Page 78: ...X SG device is added you can configure its routing and synchronization as follows Select the EXBOX SG device and click on the Routing tab Please note The instructions below assume that the EXBOX SG ca...
Page 79: ...Waves for mc User Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 79 121 Click on the Output tab and set the Frame Type to 48K for all outputs The options should look like this...
Page 80: ...ble to set the SC port as the clock master check the connection from the EXBOX SG to the MADI device Check the configuration by looking at the MADI I O port on the console s rear panel and EXBOX SG de...
Page 81: ...es for mc User Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 81 121 If the indicators look different or you need further assistance please refer to the Additional Information at the end of this to...
Page 82: ...tings in the GlobCon project Once the device is correctly configured the settings must be saved Click on File and select Quit Select Reopen this project the next time and Auto proceed Click on Save an...
Page 83: ...2024 83 121 The settings saved in this project should now automatically load when the system next starts up You are now ready to test the operation of the system as described in the next chapter Or c...
Page 84: ...DirectOut described earlier the settings in Waves SuperRack should look like this EXBOX SG SOURCE Digital and SOE ON Master If the sync source is not set to Digital then the following screen appears...
Page 85: ...0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 85 121 The images below are taken from the EXBOX manual and show the specifications for the GlobCon tabs GlobCon Routing tab specifications GlobCon Output tab specificat...
Page 86: ...ce the setup is complete You can find more information about the Waves user interface in the Waves SuperRack guide The latest version is included in Waves for mc Useful Links Here we cover the integra...
Page 87: ...s a problem with the network communication Check that all of the components are connected and powered Then check the steps in System Setup Icon missing the Waves integration is not enabled in the mc2...
Page 88: ...a Once there is a valid network connection between the mc2 console and Waves SuperRack the session and snapshots in Waves are linked to the production snapshot folder and snapshots in the mc2 console...
Page 89: ...e configured racks and their inserted plugins From here you can adjust the racks and add the plug ins Switch to Rack view and double tap click on a plugin to open its visualisation From here you can a...
Page 90: ...e to use the up down arrow keys Enter button and rotary control to interact with the plugins If a VNC remote desktop connection is used then these controls are not supported For faster navigation some...
Page 91: ...via the EXBOX SG converter from DirectOut In order to connect audio to and from the Waves system there are two steps Check and edit the I O patching in Waves SuperRack Connect signals to the MADI I Os...
Page 92: ...121 4 The Racks are patched incrementally on a 1 1 basis Manual Patching The I O patching can be edited manually if for example you wish to change the format of a rack or reassign the I O channels Th...
Page 93: ...ox under the label Rack 1 and use the drop down menus to select a channel format e g Stereo and then the channel s of the I O device The output channel is assigned automatically according to the input...
Page 94: ...en the Racks view Click on INPUT on the left and use the drop down menu to select a channel format e g Mono and then the channel of the I O device The output channel is assigned automatically accordin...
Page 95: ...the following methods Press the SIGNAL button on the SCREEN CONTROL panel Select Signals Signal List from the GUI page menu Press CTRL 1 on the console keyboard 2 Locate the Sources and Destinations f...
Page 96: ...you should see level on the SuperRack meters And if the channel insert is switched on you should hear the effect of the plugin processing 5 The same method can be used to connect any type of signal t...
Page 97: ...for the Racks is saved in sessions but not in snapshots In practice this makes it possible to save one version of the Waves I O patching per session production If you need to make changes to the routi...
Page 98: ...uperRack SoundGrid Integrated Sessions folder The session takes its filename from the Lawo production Important When a console is integrated with the Waves plugin server it is necessary to perform a b...
Page 99: ...ory External patching Channel presets and rack configuration Plugin presets System preferences Settings User keys and hot plugins All user settings What s Stored in the Snapshot The following paramete...
Page 100: ...ck To save the Waves plugin parameters you will need to save a new snapshot on the console as follows Step 1 Create a new snapshot On the console s Central GUI open the Snapshot List display Under Fol...
Page 101: ...r Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 101 121 Step 2 Adjust the plugin parameters Now go to the Waves SuperRack add the plugins in the rack and edit the parameters The screenshots below...
Page 102: ...d to the Waves Racks Important you must update or save a production after updating a snapshot On the console s Central GUI open the Production List display Right click on the production you wish to up...
Page 103: ...e that the WAVES Global Snapshot ISO option at the top right of the Snapshot List display can be used to isolate all of the snapshot settings related to the Waves SuperRack i e all of the plugin param...
Page 104: ...ions display Programming the Central User Buttons From the Custom Functions display add an instance of the Central User Button MultiRack SG Control function Configure the Central User Button you wish...
Page 105: ...ain and Rack view Disable Access Link The following functions do NOT work as expected Previous Rack and Next Rack scroll through the available Racks in any view These functions are working in reverse...
Page 106: ...rted on 11 April 2024 106 121 5 Waves for mc Additional Information This chapter provides additional information that you may find helpful Waves for mc License Transfer Waves for mc Plugins Installati...
Page 107: ...es Central OR from the local hard drive In both cases the licenses are transferred to a USB key Transfer licenses from Waves Central to USB Key Please note If the Waves products are not already instal...
Page 108: ...o the USB key in the Licences menu For more information please see the Waves support at https www waves com support install activate products on offline computers Move licenses from Local Hard Drive t...
Page 109: ...11 April 2024 109 121 Once the formatting is finished click on Close Start Waves Central and click on Licences In this example only one license is present in Waves Central Under CONNECTED DEVICES sel...
Page 110: ...rsion 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 110 121 Select your USB key and click on Activate Waves Central now moves all of the licenses onto the USB key Check that the licences are transferred to the U...
Page 111: ...this if you wish to use a different plugins bundle Uninstall the Plugins Please complete the steps below to uninstall the current plugins bundle Go to C Program Files x86 Waves Select the folder for...
Page 112: ...21 Install the Plugins Please complete the steps below to install the new plugins bundle Open Waves Central Go to Install Products Go to ALL PRODUCTS Use the search bar to find the plugins bundle you...
Page 113: ...ghtVNC copy to a USB key or transfer through Windows Remote Desktop To complete the setup there are four steps Configure the Management IP Configure the user password disable the firewall and enable W...
Page 114: ...g commands into the Windows PowerShell terminal These commands set the password AXIS for the default user AXIS set the password to not expire disable the windows firewall and enable the Windows Remote...
Page 115: ...s you will need a computer with an internet connection Start Waves Central Log in to your Waves account as described here Register the Waves products as described here Transfer the licenses onto a USB...
Page 116: ...Type in the search bar DirectOut EXBOX SG driver and select it Select MY PRODUCTS Click on I understand Select as target OS Windows Select the target folder The default folder location is the desktop...
Page 117: ...er Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 117 121 Once the package is created you will see this message Click on OK The installer package is created in a folder called Waves in the target f...
Page 118: ...aves folder from your computer to a USB key Insert the USB key into the Waves Axis Scope PC and copy the Waves folder to the desktop Start Waves Central on the Waves Axis Scope PC Click on Offline ins...
Page 119: ...Waves for mc User Manual Version 10 8 0 1 Exported on 11 April 2024 119 121 The installation starts Following a successful installation you will see this message Click on Restart to restart the PC...
Page 120: ...lick on ALL PRODUCTS Type in search bar DirectOut EXBOX SG driver and select it Click on MY PRODUCTS The software and drivers are installed To activate the software insert the USB key with the license...
Page 121: ...nk https assets wavescdn com pdf soundgrid soundgrid servers quick start pdf Waves SuperRack guide Link https assets wavescdn com pdf live superrack v3 pdf Waves support topics Link https www waves co...
