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Waves eMotion LV1
Tel Aviv, Israel
What it is
Waves eMotion LV1 is a live sound mixing platform offered as software licenses for modular systems and as the LV1 Classic hardware console. The software uses a double-precision 32-bit audio engine and supports sample rates from 44.1 to 96 kHz. License choices provide 16, 32, or 64 stereo channels, with an optional expansion to 80. LV1 can run eight SoundGrid-compatible plugins on each channel and integrates with Waves plugins. Modular systems can connect stage boxes, converters, computers, DSP servers, and control surfaces over the Waves SoundGrid network. Listed control options include FIT Controller, Icon Platform M and X, Behringer X-Touch, Mackie MCU, and ICON-Global-QCon. Third-party plugins are not currently supported, though other manufacturers’ SoundGrid-compatible plugins may be supported in the future. Mobile apps offer monitor mixing, remote control, or scene recall. Software licenses cost $1,399 for 16 stereo channels, $1,699 for 32, and $1,999 for 64, each as a one-time purchase. Waves describes use across venues and events, from small setups to multi-console FOH, monitor, and broadcast systems.
For and against
For
- Supports sample rates from 44.1 to 96 kHz.
- Optional expansion raises capacity to 80 stereo channels.
- Runs eight SoundGrid-compatible plugins per channel.
- Includes mobile options for control and scene recall.
Against
- No free plan is listed.
- Third-party plugins are not currently supported.
- Software license prices are one-time purchases of $1,399–$1,999.
The verdict
eMotion LV1 offers several stereo-channel license sizes and a SoundGrid-based modular setup. Check the third-party plugin limitation and required control configuration before choosing a license.
Who it suits
LV1 is for live-sound users choosing a software mixer or modular system, as well as venues and events with different channel and console needs. Buyers should consider the listed channel capacities, plugin support, and control options.
Plans and prices
eMotion LV1 Live Mixer – 16 Stereo Channels
16 stereo channels · software license
Read 8 Oct 2026 · waves.com
eMotion LV1 Live Mixer – 32 Stereo Channels
32 stereo channels · software license
Read 8 Oct 2026 · waves.com
eMotion LV1 Live Mixer – 64 Stereo Channels
64 stereo channels · software license
Read 8 Oct 2026 · waves.com
On the record
- Audio engine
- The software uses a double-precision 32-bit audio engine and supports sample rates from 44.1 to 96 kHz.waves.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Channel capacity
- The software license options provide 16, 32, or 64 stereo channels, and an optional expansion can raise capacity to 80 stereo channels.waves.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Control surfaces
- Listed control options include FIT Controller, Icon Platform M and X, Behringer X-Touch, Mackie MCU, and ICON-Global-QCon.waves.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Hardware and networking
- Modular systems can connect stage boxes, converters, computers, DSP servers, and control surfaces over the Waves SoundGrid network.waves.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integration
- The product page lists integration with the Dugan Speech automixer plugin.waves.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- Waves describes LV1 systems for venues and events ranging from small setups to multi-console FOH, monitor, and broadcast systems.waves.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile control
- MyMon, MyFOH, mRecall, and MixTwin provide mobile monitor mixing, remote control, or scene recall, with stated Android 10 and iOS 15 minimums for the first three apps.waves.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Plugin processing
- LV1 can run eight SoundGrid-compatible plugins on each channel and integrates with Waves plugins.waves.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The product pages reviewed do not state a security certification or compliance claim for eMotion LV1.waves.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Waves lists technical support, a knowledge base, FAQs, documentation, and phone support seven days a week for LV1 Classic.waves.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Third-party plugins
- The product page says third-party plugins are not currently supported, though other manufacturers’ SoundGrid-compatible plugins may be supported in the future.waves.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- What it does
- eMotion LV1 is a live sound mixing platform offered as software licenses for modular systems and as the LV1 Classic hardware console.waves.com · read 8 Oct 2026
