Waves Audio Reviews 947

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Looking at 247 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the excellent customer service and the helpful, patient, and knowledgeable staff. Many people highlight the efficiency and ease of their overall experience, often noting quick resolutions and clear guidance when issues arise. The service provided is consistently described as top-notch, with users appreciating the smooth user experience and the quality of the support received. However, some customers also noted dissatisfaction with certain aspects of the product, particularly regarding licensing policies and installation processes. A few other people also felt that initial interactions with chatbots were unhelpful, and some experienced difficulties with plugin compatibility or unexpected charges for previously purchased items.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I initially came in hot, ready to request a refund because my plugins weren’t compatible with my new M4 Pro Mac Studio. The AI chatbot was frustrating at first, but once I asked to be connected to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Khussh in the customer service team is excellent! I've been using waves for years, through an MTV, VH1 and even an Apple Music playlist feature. Waves has always been there to deliver and I wa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Im no pro mixing/mastering yet I've got somthng to tell!As I have to do mixing/mastering quite often. Guessing based on the low level of experience in commercial mixing/mastering is a bad idea for m... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service is top notch. Unfortunately the Waves Central App isnt great. VPN usage causes licensing issues and deactivates your plugins a lot as well the app has major 250mb updates every month... See more


Company details

  1. Software Company
  2. Computer Accessories Store
  3. Electronics Company
  4. Electronics Store

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Waves is the world-leading developer of audio plugins and digital audio solutions for mixing, mastering, live sound, broadcast and consumer electronics.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

947 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply The best audio company!

Anytime I contact Waves Audio I just have a great experience! Not just the Plugins are great, but, the Whole team, the entyre company!
In my audio school I'm simply stopping using other plugins and just using waves, that's because of the great support I'we aways had!
Thank you Waves for the great experience!

11 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful agent!

I rarely have to update plugin's and deal with licenses. Had some questions and 'chatted' when an agent. He answered all questions and all is good.

7 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Making my Computer Primary

I had a difficulty in having plugins switch off due to their status in the computer chain as Primary vs Secondary. Khussh took a lot of time to make sure the plugins were primary and updated and he was detailed in his help. My old machine died, and my current machine was secondary, which meant I had to update and pay a subscription unnecessarily, so Khussh made sure I was spared that. I'm a happy past and future customer for wavs. Good work!

1 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I have to pay again for updating the plugins i bought?!

Very unhappy with this one company of plugins. Although i "like" (sorry to say, but nowadays, competitors are pretty good!) the few plugins i purchased (IR1 / H-Delay / Electric 88 and S1 imager), here are 2 reasons why i won't buy any ONE plugin from this company:
- After one year of purchase, I have to pay "again" to update a plugin. Seriously?! That's where you are?
- And, almost every 3 months i have to reinstall the electric88 from the waves central, cause the standalone version do not load properly the sample pool.

From all the plugins i owe, that's the only one i can remember doing this. Again, nowadays with the pretty amazing range of providers, to loose customers this way doesn't feel clever to me.

1 August 2025
Unprompted review

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