Waves - One-C SoundGrid Server

If you work live or in the studio and your computer starts coughing as soon as it takes on too many plugins, the Waves One-C is clearly the partner you've been missing. This little DSP server may not look like much, but it packs an amazing amount of power to handle the processing of your Waves plugins in real time, without sacrificing stability or sound quality.

What strikes you straight away is its format. With a width equivalent to half a 19-inch rack, this 2U metal server goes everywhere. It can be rack-mounted on its own or paired with another One-C to create a formidable duo. And because it's so small, it fits easily into a flight or carry-on case, making it an ideal nomadic solution for touring technicians or mobile studios.

Inside, you'll find a 10th-generation Intel i3 processor and 8 GB of RAM, enough to run several dozen plugins simultaneously, all with a latency of just 0.8 ms. That's near-instantaneous responsiveness, even for 96 kHz sessions. For live use, it's pure comfort. And when it comes to reliability, there's nothing to complain about: the LED indicators let you keep an eye on the temperature and the status of the network, while the fan regulates itself automatically as needed.

This server is especially designed for those who want to mix with Waves plugins without overloading their main station. Thanks to SoundGrid compatibility, you can easily interface the unit with your DAW or mixing console via a simple network cable. Basically, it offsets the processing calculation without changing your workflow.

For a processing-heavy mix, a live broadcast or an effects-intensive recording session, the One-C offers the perfect compromise between performance, compactness and reliability. It's ideal for professional sound engineers, touring technicians, fussy home-studists and anyone who never wants to see their machine lag during a take.