If you are experiencing issues, do not simply delete the file. Use Waves Central to uninstall V9 completely, then reinstall only the formats you need (VST3). And always, always keep an offline installer for Version 9.91 on a backup hard drive—because once Waves removes legacy versions from their servers, that specific WaveShell becomes digital gold dust for your old projects.
: When your DAW (like FL Studio, Ableton, or Cubase) scans your VST folder, it only scans the WaveShell-VST3 9.91_x64.vst3 file. Vst Plugin Waveshell-vst3 9.91-x64 -vst3-
Synchronize your licenses to your computer or a connected USB drive via the tab in Waves Central. Restart your computer. Step 4: Open Your DAW If you are experiencing issues, do not simply
Installing Waves v9.91 is not a straightforward drag-and-drop process, especially on modern systems. Here is the correct, supported method: : When your DAW (like FL Studio, Ableton,
If you upgrade some plug-ins to V12, V13, or V14, you will see multiple Waveshell files in your VST3 folder (e.g., WaveShell14.vst3). This is normal. Do not delete the V9 shell if you still rely on V9 licenses, as newer shells cannot read older plug-in versions.
(Note: The actual binaries for the individual plug-ins are stored separately in C:\Program Files (x86)\Waves\Plug-Ins V9\ )