If you encounter errors during or after installation, use these proven technical fixes.

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Open Finder, press Cmd + Shift + G , and navigate to: ~/Library/Caches/AudioUnitCache/ Delete the file named com.apple.audiounits.cache .

If your workflow demands a modern macOS version (such as macOS Sonoma or newer) or depends heavily on native Apple Silicon performance without the latency overhead of Rosetta 2, consider updating your plugins to the current Waves version via the Waves Update Plan (WUP) to secure native VST3/AU stability. To help pinpoint your exact issue, could you tell me: What is your Mac running?

Before opening your project sessions, verify the fix was successful:

Download or the specific legacy build recommended on the Waves legacy page.

To keep your legacy Waves V10 bundle running smoothly on Mac OS X without future disruptions, keep these operational habits in mind:

Residual files from failed installations or newer V11/V12 trials will conflict with V10. Navigate to your folder. Open the Waves folder and launch Waves Central . Go to the Settings tab and click Uninstall . Select all components and confirm.

By handling directory paths carefully, stripping quarantine attributes via the Terminal, and forcing your DAW to clear its component caches, you can bypass most deployment errors associated with the Waves 10 Complete Bundle on Mac OS X.

If you have other Waves components installed, they can corrupt the V10 installation.

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