Waves Announces SoundGrid Studio System – Audio Networking Platform

Constantly expanding their capabilities, Waves has conquered plug-in development and has even dipped their toe in the virtual instruments realm. Now with the release of SoundGrid Studio System, Waves treads new territory with a platform that will enhance user’s existing software/hardware integration and workflow in the studio – not replace it. So how does SoundGrid Studio System (SSS) plan to accomplish this, exactly?

This takes Waves’ SoundGrid platform, which was originally launched with live sound, broadcast, and post production foremost in mind, and guides it to the studio realm — Waves calls it a “new way of thinking in regards to mixing and recording.” The video below will tell you a lot more.

Think of it as a virtual super patch-bay that can route any audio source/asset to any other input, room, monitor mix or DAW virtually – and from a single operating window. SSS can even route DSP assets from the SoundGrid servers to power plug-ins on any other computer linked to the system.

Custom drivers are just one of the elements that SoundGrid will utilize to allocate studio assets.

To top it off, Waves is allowing open-development of the SoundGrid protocol to all audio software and hardware developers. We can expect some interesting things to happen with this new integration.

The SoundGrid Studio System by Waves is included with any of their existing and future DigiGrid Interfaces, which currently range from $1,280 – $3760 MSRP. Here are a few more details about SoundGrid Studio System from Waves:

SoundGrid Studio System

The Next Generation of Sound Technology.

The SoundGrid Studio System is a real-time processing and networking platform designed to bring your studio up to light speed. It allows your DAW to offload its plugin processing and enables your devices to communicate with one another and with the devices of the people you work with. The SoundGrid Studio system integrates seamlessly with all DAWs and SoundGrid-compatible I/Os, providing endless possibilities for setups of every size—from a single DAW with one SoundGrid I/O, to an entire network of host computers, I/Os, and SoundGrid DSP servers.

Get More from Your System. A Lot More.

Features and Benefits

• Real-Time Processing – Run hundreds of plugins simultaneously
• Low-Latency Monitoring – Track and rehearse with full-on plugins in near-zero latency
• Networking – Connect everything and everyone through a centralized hub
• Seamless Integration – Connect multiple DAWs using the SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio driver
• Open Architecture – Compliant with SoundGrid-compatible Waves and third-party plugins

Components

• SoundGrid Studio Application – For managing the SoundGrid network on your host computer
• eMotion ST Mixer – Low-latency monitoring for tracking and rehearsing
• StudioRack – For running plugin chains, saving & loading their presets, and offloading their processing to a SoundGrid DSP server
• SoundGrid ASIO/Core Audio Driver – Connects any DAW to the SoundGrid network as a software I/O

How the SoundGrid Studio System Works

1. Connect all your audio devices to the SoundGrid network using a SoundGrid I/O.
2. Setup and route your devices from within the SoundGrid Studio Application.
3. Instantly achieve real-time:

i.         Networking

ii.         Processing (using StudioRack and a SoundGrid DSP server)

iii.         Monitoring (using the eMotion ST mixer)

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