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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Customer service

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Staff

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Product

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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

Great plug ins

Great plug ins, very well designed, they work very well and the customer service is really good. I truly recommend this company.

17 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Customer Support.

Perfect Customer Support.

My question was answered & I was guided to achieve my objective even when I was confused and being dumb! Super satisfied. Thanks Again!

11 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dodgy billing / hidden ongoing fees

What they don’t tell you is they will bill you with every new OS update. So basically an annual subscription billing model that they hide from you and you pay triple on the first year. Suddenly you realise why they sell every with “massive discounts”. I lost the use of my plugins in 3 months after upgrading my Mac.

12 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a problem with Pro Tools not…

I had a problem with Pro Tools not launching. Kept getting hung up on waveshell. I reached out and found Ray. He was so patient. He was able to guide me thru the process of getting it back up an running. A process I never would have figured out on my own.

I'm very grateful for his help.

8 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s currently 3:00 PM

It’s currently 3:00 PM, and after spending the whole day trying to install the plug-in, I finally made it!
I had to update everything because I was still using an older version, but it was worth it.
I managed to install this plug-in that I bought using the last savings I had put aside — and now it’s finally working.
Thank you, Waves, for making such amazing tools.
La tete Hahahahahhahabz

8 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DEAN was on point

DEAN was on point. Strongly recommend WAVES eZ to use products.

JImmy Hunter, Producer
CAZADOR Recording
Los Angeles

21 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Solving a tricky software problem (of my own making!) …

I had a really tricky software problem with some hi-end audio plugins I've been using and found the Waves service helpful, efficient, expert and, most important of all, friendly and patient! Thanks so much to Khussh who has the patience of a saint! A wonderful service that cannot be faulted! Thanks to all!

27 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service is top notch

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 or two. Not great for those with a data cap.

24 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Subription based ownership

It apparently is a subscription based service. So you pay 80$ for a plugin that you do not own. If I knew that I would have never purchased their things. Customer service is as good as a pile of dog s**t too. Do not use this service.

24 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Greedy pigs

These greedy pigs force the Waves Update Plan on you after you already paid for the plugin, not on any plan, so they change their model and make you no longer able to use it unless you pay a second time to use their plan. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. TOTAL SCAM.

23 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Agent's Knowledge Was Key To My Decision

I spoke with an agent, Ray, about one of the plug-ins that I wanted to purchase. His knowledge of the product was key in helping me decide whether it was going to do what I needed. He quickly got me my answer and I was on my way to buying it.

Thank you!

22 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Satisfaction Guaranteed!!!

The Waves Company is really all about customer satisfaction, as well as a great product. Anytime I have had a issue, which is not very often, there attentive, fast, thorough and kind to folks who do not have the same skill set as your team. Thanks again and I look forward to more interactions with your company.

15 October 2025
Unprompted review

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