Waves - Axis Scope

With the Waves Axis Scope, we enter a new category of computer: that of machines designed specifically for audio performance, both live and in the studio. This isn't an ordinary PC adapted for the stage, it's a unit tailor-made to manage Waves applications without a single hiccup, even in critical conditions.

The secret lies in its architecture: 10th-generation Intel i5-10600 processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM and an ultra-fast 256GB internal SSD. The result: plugins launch instantly, routing remains fluid and heavy sessions run smoothly. Whether you're using SuperRack, SoundGrid Studio or eMotion LV1, Axis Scope is reassuringly stable.

In practice, it's the machine you put in the rack without worrying about it. Its half-rack 2U format allows it to fit discreetly into any configuration, whether on tour or in a fixed control room. When it comes to connectivity, it's serious business: USB ports at the front and rear, HDMI, DisplayPort, standard RJ45 network port and EtherCon port for SoundGrid connection. Everything is ready, everything is fluid.

Sound engineers who manage complex shows, service providers who make one edit after another, or mobile studios that want a machine 100% dedicated to real-time audio processing, will find this a tool they can trust. Axis Scope easily replaces a desktop computer, in a ruggedised and optimised version.

You'll also appreciate the silence of operation, the total compatibility with the Waves ecosystem, and above all the feeling of never being limited by the hardware when the mix becomes dense. It's a real war machine for those who make a living from their sound and can't afford the slightest technical weakness.