Waves Stream offers ultra-low latency, secure link sharing, and unique features such as integrated mic control – all within a streamlined user interface that makes remote audio sharing as easy as clicking the big "stream" button. The apparently simple app effectively hides a lot of sophisticated technologies used in the background to remove complexity and just make things work.
The new tool was designed for those who want to share their latest production ideas with a co-writer, share a mix for instant real-time feedback, or receive audio for collaboration. And do it directly and easily from a DAW to work with producers, musicians and mixers working remotely, as if both were in the same room.
With Waves Stream, any sessions are conveniently accessible anytime, anywhere, enabling recipients to open them in any browser without requiring plugins on their desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone. The Waves Stream Send plugin includes a Mic talkback function which allows users to provide real-time commentary on a song or mix what they are sharing while playing it – similar to a studio’s talkback function. By simply sidechaining any channel that has a mic connected to Waves Stream, users can effortlessly interact and share their thoughts with easy gain control. This is especially helpful when seeking approval or final sign-off.
And although simple to use, Waves Stream is private and secure, ensuring that any audio will reach ONLY the intended destination. Every stream is a one-time, single-use link guaranteeing privacy and confidentiality. And if someone doesn’t click on a link within five minutes of sending it, the stream will terminate. For added protection, users also have the option to easily password-protect their links.
With Waves Stream, users can start sharing pro-quality audio from their DAW audio, without disrupting the creative flow. They can simply load the Waves Stream plugin onto a master bus or on a designated track, press the big play button, and share the link. Furthermore, users can choose to listen either via a web player or a DAW. If they prefer to listen to incoming audio through a DAW, they just need to use the "Receiver" plugin included in the Waves Stream license.
Listening via the Waves Stream web player requires no license. The receiver can simply pull out a smartphone, scan the Waves Stream QR code, and listen through AirPods, car speakers, or anywhere else. The Waves Stream web player is readily available to anyone with a Waves Stream link.
The reason why Waves Stream is effective is due to the audio quality enabled by the Waves Falcon codec, which is a proprietary technology from Waves Audio, meticulously created explicitly for this service to guarantee industry-leading audio quality with better dynamic detail. For studio collaboration, the "Receiver" plugin clearly shows the characteristics of the stream being received.
As an Internet-based service that relies on a dynamic web infrastructure for real-time remote communication, Waves Stream is offered on a software-as-a-subscription (SaaS) model. Waves Stream is available to users either as a standalone monthly or annual subscription (separate from any other Waves subscription), or as part of the larger Waves Creative Access subscriptions (Waves Essential and Waves Ultimate). It is also available to Waves Mercury bundle owners with a current Waves Update Plan.
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